60 years of history
60 years of connection through unforgettable performances.
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Aug 1966
Breaking news! Performing Arts Houston has arrived. A who’s who of Houston visionaries gathers to make history.
Oct 1971
Ailey American Dance Theater performs Revelations at Jones Hall for the first time.
Nov 1978
Our collaboration with Philip Glass begins, blossoming into co-commissions.
Feb 1996
Riccardo Chailly leads the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in pure symphonic brilliance at Jones Hall.
Apr 2002
David Sedaris shares his hilarious wit. We’re still laughing—18 appearances later.
Jun 2025
Our collaboration with Solange Knowles brings Eldorado Ballroom Houston home. Six sold out performances honor an iconic Third Ward venue and decades of artistry across artistic genres.
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More than a show
Through partnerships with artists, schools, and community organizations, we create learning and performance programs that connect Houston to the power of live arts.
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Your support makes Houston’s most diverse arts programming possible—new performances, innovative learning programs, and groundbreaking access initiatives like Every Tenth Seat.
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