Texas Folklife

10/09/2026

Thank you Houston Magazine! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Since 1989, Accordion Kings and Queens has packed Miller Outdoor Theatre for a night when the squeeze box rules Texas. Produced by Texas Folklife, the 37th edition headlines Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and…

10/09/2026

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting Big Squeeze, our statewide accordion contest for young players.

You can hear three of this year's Big Squeeze Ambassadors, Marco Martinez, Valentina Alanis, and Christian Zapata, at Accordion Kings & Queens.

Saturday, October 10 | 7:00 PM
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030

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10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who helps make Accordion Kings & Queens possible.

We're grateful to the Texas Music Office, Hohner Accordions, and Miller Outdoor Theatre for their partnership, and to our Friends and Board of Directors of Texas Folklife, whose support keeps Texas traditions alive. Because of you, this free concert has been a Houston tradition since 1989.

Saturday, October 10 | 7:00 PM
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030

https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/the-37th-annual-accordion-kings-queens/?wcs_timestamp=1791658800

10/08/2026

Join us this Saturday for AKQ #37 in Houston!
Miller Outdoor Theatre Hohner Accordions Texas Music Office Al's Handmade Boots

10/08/2026

AKQ is right around the corner! Join us Saturday, October 10, for a night of music and dancing in Houston.

Accordion Kings & Queens brings three accordion traditions to one stage. Susan Torres y Conjunto Los Pinkys open with conjunto, Jude Moreau and the Bon Temps Playboys follow with Cajun, and Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters close the night with zydeco. Our Big Squeeze Ambassadors perform between sets.

7:00 PM
Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston
Free and open to the public

https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/the-37th-annual-accordion-kings-queens/?wcs_timestamp=1791658800

Accordion Kings & Queens Concert at Miller Features headliner Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters for a high-energy night built for dancing in your seat!

10/06/2026

The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens is this weekend at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters headline a night of accordion music with Jude Moreau and the Bon Temps Playboys, Susan Torres y Conjunto Los Pinkys, and our Big Squeeze Ambassadors. As at every AKQ, one lucky guest will win an accordion in the raffle!

Saturday, October 10 | 7 PM
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030
Free | General admission tickets available Friday, October 9 at 10 AM
https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/the-37th-annual-accordion-kings-queens/?wcs_timestamp=1791658800

10/05/2026

Volunteers wanted for our Salon Series at Batch on October 20.

We're looking for a few friendly hands to help welcome guests, share information about Texas Folklife, and keep the evening running smoothly. It's a relaxed way to spend a night with neighbors and folk artists in Austin.

Tuesday, October 20 | 7 to 9 PM
Batch Craft B**r & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Interested? Email [email protected]