Houston Rodeo Day 3: Live performances, livestock shows, sensory-friendly fun

A bird's eye view of the carnival and midway at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas on February 25, 2025. (Gage Goulding, Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off its third day, offering a variety of activities for all ages, including sensory-friendly experiences, exciting horse and livestock shows, live music, and more.

Here’s your guide to the day’s events:

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A special Sensory-Friendly experience will take place in select carnival areas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing a comfortable and positive environment for Rodeo guests with sensory sensitivities.

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Horse Shows

  • 8 a.m.: Open Brahman Female Show (NRG Center - Main Arena)
  • 11 a.m.: Senior Ranch Rodeo (NRG Arena - Horse Show Arena)
  • 6 p.m.: Ranch Rodeo Go Round One (NRG Arena - Horse Show Arena)

Livestock Shows

  • 8 a.m.: Agri-Summit (NRG Arena - Hall B)
  • 2 p.m.: Junior Breeding Gilt Showmanship (NRG Center - East Arena)
Miscellaneous Events
  • 9 a.m.: Cobs, Kernels, and More! (AGVENTURE)
  • 9 a.m.: Quilt Exhibit (NRG Center - 1st Floor)

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The Junction Stage (Presented by Woodside Energy)
  • 12 p.m.: Houston Grand Opera Presents Opera to Go!
  • 3 p.m.: Freddy Fushion
  • 4 p.m.: Cutest Dog Show on Earth
  • 7:30 p.m.: Macy Dot

Live Music

  • 3 p.m.: DJ DU (Topo Chico Hard Seltzer’s Oasis)
  • 4:30 p.m.: Tyler Hodgson (Miller Lite Ice House)
  • 4 p.m.: Martin Griffin (Carruth Plaza, Lonestar Stage)
  • 6 p.m.: Cooper Wade & Unclaimed Freight (Carruth Plaza, Main Stage)
  • 7 p.m.: Tyler Hodgson (The Hideout)
  • 10 p.m.: Adara Kay (The Hideout)

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Rodeo Action

  • 6:45 p.m.: RODEOHOUSTON Super Series I Championship, followed by AJR in concert at NRG Stadium.

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