Free Family Performances at Miller Outdoor Theater 🎭🎶

— presented at Hermann Park in Houston, Texas 📍 

Admission: Completely Free!

• Children’s Performances: Select Dates at 11:00 AM
• Evening Cultural Performances: Most Nights after 7:00 PM

Bring the kids, a blanket, and your sense of wonder to Houston’s favorite outdoor venue — the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park!
Nestled in the heart of one of the city’s most beautiful parks, Miller Outdoor Theatre offers free, high-quality performances for all ages. From children’s plays in the morning to full symphonies, ballets, Motown blues, and classic rock concerts in the evening, there’s something for everyone, and it’s all completely FREE.

The theatre boasts seating for 1,705 guests, plus 20 wheelchair spaces, and a sprawling 80,000-square-foot sloping lawn that fits over 4,500 more. Whether you cozy up under the covered pavilion or spread out picnic-style on the lawn, you’re in for a memorable day (or night!) of entertainment.

Photos courtesy of Miller Outdoor Theatre

Treasure Island

📅 April 29 & 30 | ⏰ 11:00 AM

Set sail for an action-packed adventure in this thrilling adaptation of Treasure Island! Full of pirates, buried treasure, and the legendary Long John Silver, this play by The Panto Company promises excitement and a reminder that good always triumphs over evil.

• This family-friendly stage play adapted from the legendary and action-packed, run-filled tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, with a host of characters with bad intentions who meet their match and are foiled in their attempts! From The Panto Company and told as only they can, this thrilling adventure tells of a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, a scramble for buried treasure on an exotic isle and the message that good wins over evil every time.

The Legends of the Chinese Zodiac: Part 1 and 2

📅 June 17 & 18 | ⏰ 11:00 AM

Discover how the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac were chosen! Told through a colorful and energetic blend of dance and theatre, this story brings ancient legends to life. Cheer on your favorite characters and experience a cornerstone of Asian culture in this two-part epic.

• According to ancient legend, the Jade Emperor wanted to be able to keep track of time and decided to create a 12-month zodiac. But what animals should represent each month, and how should they be selected? The Emperor decided to hold a Great Race, open to all animals (real and mythological) in his Kingdom. The prize: the first twelve to cross the finish line would be assigned to a month on the zodiac in the order they arrived, and their individual characteristics would represent human beings born during those months.
• A story so big it has to be told with a combination of dance and theatre, as well as divided into two parts, this production dramatizes the dreams, trials and tribulations of all the animals involved and how each came to win (or lose!) their special place on the zodiac.
• Fun, fast-paced, colorful, and hilarious, this race will have you cheering on your favorites, booing the villains and otherwise learning about one of the cornerstones of Asian cultures the world over. A great refresher for families familiar with the zodiac and a great introduction for those new to it. Plan on coming to both parts to see the entire epic!

Celebrating Black History!

📅 June 19 | ⏰ 11:00 AM

Journey through history with music, dance, and poetry that honors African American leaders, artists, scientists, and visionaries — from Queen Nefertiti to Kamala Harris. Featuring two Houston Poet Laureates and Broadway-caliber performers, it’s an inspiring tribute for the whole family.

• Live music, dance and kid-friendly poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today. his show presents the unique role African Americans play in American history including leaders, scientists, artists, athletes, inventors and visionaries such as Queen Nefertiti, Henry “Box” Brown, Geroge Washington Carver, Jesse Owens, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Simone Biles, Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Barack Obama and Vice-President Kamala Harris and others
• A rousing celebration for all ages and backgrounds, featuring original poetry by two Houston Poet Laureates. Performers include a back-up singer for Whitney Houston and a Broadway World nominee. And kids can take photos with the cast after the show!

🌙 Free Evening Performances at 7:30 PM

As the sun sets, Miller Outdoor Theatre transforms into a world stage, offering free cultural performances that celebrate music, dance, and theatrical arts from around the globe.
Expect a wide variety of shows including:

• Ballet productions (from traditional to modern interpretations)
• Full orchestra symphonies under the stars
• Motown blues concerts that get the crowd dancing
• Classic Rock and Roll tributes — including electrifying live performances covering Fleetwood Mac and more!
• International cultural showcases featuring world music, dance, and storytelling

No tickets needed for the Hill! (Bring your own blanket or chair!)
For covered seating: Free assigned seat tickets are available online and at the box office starting one day prior to evening performances.

🌟 Why You Should Go
It’s 100% FREE!

• Fun for all ages — kids, teens, parents, and grandparents alike
• Beautiful outdoor setting in Hermann Park
• Incredible variety — musicals, concerts, ballets, symphonies, and cultural showcases
• Easy access with plenty of space to stretch out on the lawn or grab a seat in the covered area

For full event schedules, details, and special updates, visit:
👉 Miller Outdoor Theatre Official Website​