2022 Houston Rodeo Lineup & Event Guide

The 2022 Houston Rodeo will be here in March, and with that comes the much anticipated concert lineup. The big name that will be playing the 2022 Houston Rodeo is George Strait, who is playing a closing concert on March 20th. The ’22 Houston Rodeo lineup is amazing and includes major artists in every genre of music. The big names performing at the Houston Rodeo this year include: Brad Paisley, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Gwen Stefani, Journey, Kane Brown, Khalid, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Parker McCollum and Sam Hunt. The three major Friday night headliners are: Ricky Martin (March 4), Bun B (March 11) and Marshmello (March 18), so expect a lot of fans partying at the rodeo each weekend.
Top Artists at the 2022 Houston Rodeo
The 2022 Houston Rodeo lineup will feature an amazing lineup of artists just as this event has in the past. In 2022, we already know that big names in country music are playing, including George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Dierks Bentley. There will also be plenty of other popular stars like Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Gwen Stefani, and Brad Paisley will be part of the ’22 lineup View the 2022 Houston Rodeo lineup and you can visit TicketCity to purchase tickets for any of the shows.
2022 Houston Rodeo Concert Lineup:
Date | Performer |
February 28 | Cody Johnson |
March 1 | Keith Urban |
March 2 | Tim McGraw |
March 3 | for King and Country |
March 4 | Ricky Martin (Friday Night) |
March 5 | Jon Pardi |
March 6 | Los Tucanes de Tijuana |
March 7 | Luke Bryan |
March 8 | Maren Morris |
March 9 | Kane Brown |
March 10 | Journey |
March 11 | Bun B H-Town Takeover |
March 12 | Parker McCollum |
March 13 | Dierks Bentley |
March 14 | Sam Hunt |
March 15 | Gwen Stefani |
March 16 | Khalid |
March 17 | Chris Stapleton |
March 18 | Marshmello (Friday Night) |
March 19 | Brad Paisley |
March 20* | George Strait Concert Only, No Rodeo |
About the Houston Rodeo
The Houston Rodeo is known for being the largest indoor livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world. Every year an average of over 2 million people attend the rodeo. Part of this attendance comes not from rodeo fans, but from music fans, as the Houston Rodeo is known for bringing some of the world’s biggest performers to its stage every night after the rodeo ends.
Houston Rodeo FAQs
Do I need a ticket for both the Houston Rodeo and the concert?
Tickets to the Houston Rodeo provide access to both the rodeo and the concert for that night. The seats you buy tickets for will be your seats for both the rodeo and concert.
What time does the Houston Rodeo start?
On weekdays the Houston Rodeo starts at 6:45pm, and on weekends it starts at 3:45pm. Gates to the rodeo open approximately 45 minutes before the rodeo starts.
What time does the concert start after the Houston Rodeo?
The concerts start right after the Houston Rodeo ends. On weekdays the concert starts at approximately 8:45pm and on weekends the concerts start at 5:45pm.
Does my child need a ticket to attend the Houston Rodeo?
Typically children 2 and under do not require a ticket to attend the Houston Rodeo as long as they are with a ticketed adult.
What Parking is available at Houston Rodeo?
Parking is available at NRG Stadium, however, the parking lots are known to fill up quickly. It is recommended you purchase a Houston Rodeo parking pass in advance to secure your parking spot. Houston Rodeo parking passes can be found here.
Houston Rodeo NRG Stadium Seating Chart

Houston Rodeo Seating Guide
There are eight different seating levels at NRG Stadium, giving you plenty of options for finding the right seats at the Houston Rodeo. The good thing about the Houston Rodeo is that the concert stage is in the center of the stadium, making it nearly impossible to have a bad seat.
Lower 100-Level
The Best Seats at Houston Rodeo: Rows 1-8 in sections 123-130 and 103-110 are considered the best seats at the Houston Rodeo and are named the “action seats” for being the closest to both the rodeo and concert.
Other notable sections in the lower level for rodeo fans include sections 116-117, which are located directly behind the chutes.
200 & 400 Levels
Both the 200 & 400 Levels consist of suites, which are great for large groups of people.
300 Mezzanine
The Mezzanine level consists of sections in the 300s – and is considered the middle-level of seats. The Mezzanine level provides a great view and ticket prices for the level typically have great value when it comes to getting the biggest bang for your buck.
500 Loge
The Loge seats consist of the 500-level sections that surround the stadium. This upper level is located right above the 400-level suites and still provides a great view of the rodeo.
600 Grid Iron Level
The Grid Iron level consists of the 600-level sections that are the second highest up.
700/800 Upper Level – The 700 & 800 level seats are the seats farthest away from the action but they are also the cheapest seats for the Houston Rodeo. The 700-level seats are along the end zone of the stadium, while the 800-level are along the sidelines.
No matter what seats you choose for the Houston Rodeo, you are guaranteed to have a good time. Don’t miss out on one of the biggest Texas events of the year and purchase your Houston Rodeo tickets today!
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