With the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo quickly approaching, lineups for smaller stages, such as The Junction Stage and The Hideout, have recently been released.
Located in different spots across the grounds, the stages offer smaller performances that vary in times and prices.
The Garden Stage
Presented by Cotton Holdings, the stage hosts Texas country music performers during the World’s Champion Bar-B-Que Contest.
- Feb. 26, 6:15-10:45 p.m.; Feb. 27, 3:30-10:45 p.m.; Feb. 28, 12:30-11 p.m.
- Open to the public
- Center of the contest grounds
- Lineup
The Hideout
Known as the rodeo’s very own honky tonk, The Hideout features a spacious dance floor, bars and up-and-coming musicians.
- March 3-21; music begins at 10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- 21 and up, open to the public
- Located in a white tent on the west side of NRG Arena
- Lineup
Champion Wine Garden
The wine garden offers live music performances and tastings of more than 75 award-winning wines.
- Monday-Thursday from 4-11 p.m., Friday from 2 p.m.-midnight, Saturday from 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Open to the public
- Located at Carruth Plaza at NRG Park
- Lineup
The Junction Stage
The stage showcases family-friendly entertainment, live music from rising stars and a nightly set from DJ DU from 9-10 p.m.
- March 2-22, 7:30-10 p.m.
- Open to the public
- Located east of the NRG Astrodome
- Lineup
