An independent guide to San Antonio events, festivals, venues and things to do — with countdowns to the city's big annual dates and practical visitor guides for locals and first-time visitors.
See What's Coming UpUpcoming dates first. Always confirm final dates and times with the official organizer.
These events have already taken place. Note: the San Antonio Conservation Society announced in September 2026 that NIOSA will not be held during Fiesta 2027.
Dates as announced by each organizer (checked October 5, 2026). Always confirm times, tickets and any changes with the official organizer before you go. NIOSA will not be held in 2027.
The annual lighted river parade and lighting ceremony that opens the holiday season on the River Walk, held the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Rodeo competition, nightly concerts, a carnival and livestock shows. Performer lineups are announced by the organizer in the months before the event.
San Antonio's citywide spring celebration of parades, food, music and cultural events, organized with the Fiesta San Antonio Commission.
Fiesta's parade of decorated barges along the River Walk, one of the three major Fiesta parades.
The long-running daytime Fiesta parade through downtown San Antonio.
Fiesta's illuminated night parade through downtown, traditionally the closing-weekend highlight.
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San Antonio continues to grow as one of the fastest-expanding cities in the United States. The Pearl District attracts new restaurants and retailers, while downtown revitalization projects enhance the River Walk experience.
Experience San Antonio like a local by exploring beyond the River Walk tourist zone. Visit the Pearl Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, catch a Spurs game at the Frost Bank Center, and explore the diverse neighborhoods that give the city its character - Southtown for art, King William for architecture, and the West Side for authentic Tex-Mex.
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