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GALVESTON PULSE 2026 CALENDAR
JANUARY 2026
JAN
01
CULTURE CLASH MAGAZINE
"The food we eat is often the truest expression of who we are. Some of us cling lovingly to our meat-and-potatoes routine, while others bravely point at the most mysterious item on the menu and say, “Sure, why not?”
JAN
01
LA IZQUIERDA
Y'all ready? It’s almost time to bring in the change with our Annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge. It takes place at 11am at 10th Street right across from the Hotel Lucine.
JAN
04
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting January 4th!
JAN
10
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
JAN
10
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting January 10th!
JAN
12
GALVESTON PARK BOARD
This annual event invites diners to explore a variety of Galveston’s best restaurants, offering prix-fixe brunch, lunch, and dinner menus at special price points.
JAN
16
YAGA CHILI
Whip up a batch of your best chili recipe and bring it on down to the Galveston Historical Strand.
JAN
19
ARTS DOWNTOWN GTX
Join us for an unforgettable week celebrating creativity in Galveston's Cultural Arts District! From captivating gallery exhibitions to engaging workshops and live performances, Art Week offers a variety of activities for everyone. Enjoy free events and paid experiences that highlight local talent and culture.
JAN
23
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
Coffee with Creatives & Conveners brings both our island’s artists & supporters of the arts together, to connect each other’s passions as we create the future of Galveston’s creative community.
JAN
24
GALVESTON ISLAND REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 181st Annual Meeting & 3rd Annual Galveston Island Country Music Fest, a one-of-a-kind Texas celebration honoring leadership, legacy, and the spirit of Galveston.
JAN
28
BALL HIGH SCHOOL
The first public tour of Ball High North will be held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Galveston Chili Supper on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5–8 p.m. Tour times will run from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
FEBRUARY 2026
FEB
01
NAKED IGUANA BREWERY
Bring your umbrella, decorations and creativity, and we'll provide the rest. Decorate your umbrellas and then join Krewe de Brewe for the win in the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade on 2/6.
FEB
01
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting February 1st.
FEB
06
MARDI GRAS! GALVESTON
Full calendar parade schedule in our print Pulse Calendar! Multi-Stage performances.
FEB
07
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting February 7th!
FEB
17
MARMO PLAZA
MARDI GRAS: LA DANSE FINALE
Following the Fat Tuesday Parade, the party starts inside MarMo, with live music from local musicians.
Expect vendors, artist installations, and a small market. Admission free!
MARCH 2026
MARCH
01
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting March 1st.
MARCH
07
IN CONJUNCTION WITH Corvette Chevy Expo
Shop hundreds of handmade, vintage, and artisan-crafted goods from talented creators across Texas and Louisiana — all indoors and all weekend long.
MARCH
07
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting March 7th!
MARCH
09
VISIT GALVESTON
The official start of the next season! Spring break weeks starting March 9th through 13th and March 16th through 22nd
MARCH
14
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
MARCH
28
TURTLE ISLAND RESTORATION NETWORK
Turtle Island Restoration Network is hosting their 4th annual 5K Run here on Galveston Island. The Hatchling Hustle is a 5K Run and 1-Mile “Fun Run or Walk” at Babe’s Beach on Saturday March 28.
APRIL 2026
APRIL
04
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting April 4th!
APRIL
05
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting April 5th.
APRIL
10
VISIT GALVESTON
Get ready for a whimsical adventure as Galveston becomes a dazzling realm of steam, creativity, and historic wonder!
APRIL
11
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
APRIL
16
FEATHERFEST
Springtime on Galveston Island beckons as migrating birds arrive, inviting bird watching and photography enthusiasts to explore nature’s wonders!
APRIL
25
GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
The Galveston Railroad Museum is hosting a model train rally and you are invited to participate. RailFest is a celebration of the railroad and will feature model train displays, live entertainment, exhibits and vendors. The event will take place in the train depot and at the beautifully appointed Garden of Steam located adjacent to the 5 acre railyard.
APRIL
25
VISIT GALVESTON
Set sail for a swashbucklin’ adventure where Art & History chart the course, benefiting children's programs at The Grand 1894 Opera House.
MAY 2026
MAY
01
LA IZQUIERDA
La Izquierda Fest is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the communities of Galveston and the Gulf Coast through surf, the arts, and fostering local culture. The festival is happening May 1st through 2nd!
MAY
02
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting May 2nd!
MAY
03
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting May 3rd.
MAY
09
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
JUNE 2026
JUNE
01
GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
The exhibit on Pullman Porters, tells the extraordinary story of human resilience, tenacity, and fortitude that laid the ground for future generations and had a profound impact on the railroad and American history.
JUNE
06
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting June 6th!
JUNE
07
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting June 7th.
JUNE
13
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
JUNE
14
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
Come join the NIA Cultural Center for the 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration Concert featuring Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and multiple Stellar and GMA Dove Award winner Karen Clark Sheard at the historic 1894 Grand Opera House in Galveston, Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth.
JULY 2026
JULY
04
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting July 4th!
JULY
05
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting July 5th.
JULY
11
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
AUGUST 2026
AUG
01*
GULFSTOCK
Join us for an unforgettable day of music, community, and giving back at Gulfstock, a high-energy fundraising festival that celebrates local talent and supports the veterans who’ve served us all.
AUG
01
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting August 1st!
AUG
02
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting August 2nd.
AUG
08
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
AUG
29*
VISIT GALVESTON
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with bold wines, coastal charm, and unforgettable bites at the Galveston Island Wine Festival.
SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPT
05
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting September 5th!
SEPT
06
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting September 6th.
SEPT
12
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
SEPT
14
VISIT GALVESTON
Hoist the sails and ready yer crew. The first-ever Galveston Pirate Festival is chartin’ a course for adventure. For three swashbucklin’ days, the island will brim with costumed rogues, live shanties, cannon fire, and treasure-worthy fun for the whole family.
SEPT
19
LA IZQUIERDA
The Galveston Sandcastle Festival is a two-day beach event featuring one of the largest amateur sandcastle competitions in the world. The festival also includes live music, local food trucks, art vendors, a kid zone, and hands-on lessons with professional sandcastle builders. Hosted in partnership with AIA Houston and La Izquierda Fest.
OCTOBER 2026
OCT
03
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting October 3rd!
OCT
04
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting October 4th.
OCT
09
VISIT GALVESTON
3 Days of Events - 3 Different locations! Friday October 9th - Pub Crawl in Historic Downtown Galveston. Saturday October 10th - Festival at the League Kempner Mansion. Sunday October 11th - Ghost Tours and Haunted Mansion Tours.
OCT
10
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
OCT
19
ARTS DOWNTOWN GTX
Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, this juried festival features work by more than 120 artists from across the country. Enjoy visual art, live music, food, and hands-on activities, all surrounded by the charm of Galveston’s cultural district. A must-attend for art lovers of all ages.
NOVEMBER 2026
NOV
05
LONE STAR RALLY
The Lone Star Rally brings raw energy to the Gulf Coast with custom rides, live music, and nonstop action across the island. With 400,000 attendees and over 150,000 bikes, it’s more than a rally, it’s a takeover. Ride in, hang out, and experience Galveston Island at full throttle.
NOV
07*
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting November 7th!
NOV
08*
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting November 8th.
NOV
14
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
NOV
14*
CULTURE CLASH MAGAZINE
Join the Culture Clash crew as we celebrate 9 years in print during Artwalk. We will have live art and music, vendors, food, beer, and so much more! This event is family-friendly.
DECEMBER 2026
DEC
05
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting December 5th!
DEC
06
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting December 6th.
DEC
12
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.