Join "JUPIISOUND" on Friday, May 2, 2025, at @axelradhouston with founders @soundg0rl & @jupi.sleaze, plus special guest @skinnyplay3. Experience raw, unfiltered southern underground sounds with no song requests—just come ready to dance!

Escape the heat and dance the night away at Feels Like Summer!

This unique event blends a vibrant local market with a high-energy DJ lineup featuring Hollaway, Meganswave, and SPLXSH. Browse artisan vendors in our beer garden starting at 6 PM, then move to the dance floor as the music kicks off at 8 PM.

Come shop, sip, and dance like it's not hot!

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Noche de Cumbia Festival on a new stage!

Presented by Noche de Cumbia

Houston, get ready for a Texas-sized lineup as the first edition of Noche de Cumbia Festival unfolds on a larger scale!

Featuring the finest cumbia artists from across North America and Texas alike.

This is more than just a festival—it's a celebration of the cumbia movement that we've been cultivating for years, where traditional sounds meet modern energy.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of music, dancing, culture, and community. Plus, enjoy a Mercadito with 15 local vendors.

Purchase your early bird ticket now!

Lineup : JHONIVAN Y SU CUMBIA CON LOOP

TROPA MAGICA

SON BAYOU

CUCUCUY

CHIDO MACHINE

LITTLE DYNASTY & ALEX LA ROTTA

KLANDESTINO

DANALI

& MORE TBA!

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Explore Houston's INDIE REVIVAL at this showcase of local music:

★ Twee (𝓆𝓊𝒶𝒾𝓃𝓉, 𝒸𝓊𝓉𝑒, 𝑜𝓇 𝓃𝒾𝒸𝑒) market of local artists & tattoo artists with live 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙥 sounds and a DJ set by Sareen for all ages

★ This festival highlights a range of locals, some have been making music in Houston for years and others are fresher to the scene. Yet they all have one thing in common: undiscovered talent! Support this new wave of independent artists, and claim bragging rights for knowing them "before they were cool"

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Join us Upstairs @ Axelrad for an unforgettable night of live music featuring five incredible local bands! Celebrate the album release of Grey Pix and catch sets by Stephen Wells, Wesley Dox, Negative Fauna, and Loser in our intimate upstairs venue. Don’t miss the energy and talent of Houston's music scene. All Ages are welcome. Tickets are just $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the show.

Valentina J’adore & Cara Cherie invite you to step into the world of The Space City Cabaret, a unique burlesque speakeasy where you can experience a true taste of Texas entertainment. Nestled upstairs at Houston staple, Axelrad, The Space City Cabaret promises an evening of vibrant performances dripping with glamour. Come ready to hoot, holler and have a sexy good time!

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music featuring a powerful lineup of DIY bands. Celebrate the local Houston scene alongside Austin’s Whisk (indie rock), creating a diverse blend of indie, post-punk, darkwave, and alt-rock sounds.

Join us at Axelrad on May 17th for tributes to Prog, Arena Rock, Best of the 2000's, & Indie Rock! There will also be performances from the Heights SOR Rock 101 program, and of course, their amazing House Band! Free & all ages. Music starts at 11

Join us at Axelrad on May 18th for tributes to Prog, Arena Rock, Best of the 2000's, & AC/DC! There will also be performances from the West University Rock 101 program, and of course, their amazing House Band! Free & all ages. Music starts at 12

Join us for our monthly Record Swap @ Axelrad presented by goodjunkvintage.com. Over 20 vinyl vendors and lots of other vintage items. We will have a viynl DJ pumping up the jams. This is a free community event for lovers of vintage!

Join us for the ocapella group Docappella's live performance in our upstairs room May 18th! THis group is comprised of Rice University alumni & doctors who founded the group in college & never stopped. Their angelic choir like ocapella perfomance isn't one to miss! Free event

Get ready to experience an electrifying night of local talent at Axelrad's upstairs venue on May 23rd! Join us for a diverse lineup featuring four of Houston's most dynamic indie alternative bands: XIC, The Kiddos, Uncle Tino, and Painters Club.

Each band brings their unique sound to the stage, blending genres and pushing musical boundaries. From the soulful melodies of Painters Club to the experimental rhythms of The Kiddos, this is a concert you won't want to miss. It's a celebration of Houston's vibrant music scene, with artists who are passionate about their craft and eager to share their creativity.

Come out, support local music, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of live performances in our upstairs room at Axelrad.

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Groove Circit is a night based around disco electronic dance music. DJ XILLA & DJ Palmo are holding down the music selection for the night. Axelrad will turn into a dance floor and have a disco frenzy vibe taking over the night. +21 | Free | Music from 8PM - 1AM

Experience experimental DIY, ambient sounds, and local Houston talent in a night of unique, boundary-pushing performances.

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The ONLY Cumbia Y Disco around!!

FREE EVENT, NO COVER

With a LIVE Cumbia set by @sonorahechicerasatx (SATX)

+ @cosmicaa.dj (SATX)

Along with DISCOTEKA DJs

Tropic + Miguelito!

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An exclusive evening filled with jazzy, upbeat, and chaotic sounds led by the significant composer and musician - WOODY WITT!

Houston's own Woody Witt Big Band is an 18-piece group that will perform original songs from the Cowboy Bebop anime action series including iconic songs like "Tank", "Rush", and "Car 24".

Live video animations and exclusive Cowboy Bebop episodes will accompany the musical performances on the big screen.

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