Houston Jazz Festival Produced by Houston Jazz Collective
Tickets will be available at 10:00 AM
on Thursday, September 17.
This performance will also be livestreamed! You can choose to watch it on our website here, our YouTube Channel here, or Facebook here!
Rooted in the timeless spirit of New Orleans -the birthplace of jazz -The NOLA Resistance Quintet carries forward the legacy of icons like Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Sidney Bechet, while pushing their sound into bold, modern directions.
Each member is a seasoned veteran, having performed with legends including Dianne Reeves, Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino, Bonnie Raitt, The Grateful Dead, Maceo Parker, The Brand New Heavies, Wynton & Branford Marsalis, and The B.B. King Blues Band.
The evening will also feature masterworks by acclaimed Texas Visual Artist John Alexander.
John Alexander is Beaumont native whose work is in major museum collections from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston distinguished public and private collections worldwide.
Mr. Alexander is all Zen, all Chops and all Soul. His paintings draw you in to the mystical primordial wonderland that is Southeast Texas. Then as a jazz soloist does, he delves even deeper still into its essence of the place. He takes us on a journey that visually explores new harmonic and melodic ideas that help us connect to our humanity.
In the Spirit of Jazz, The Houston Jazz Collective’s mission is to enrich, entertain and expand the community for Jazz through Performance, Education and Advocacy.
All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!
Try Something New!
Three reasons to check out the 2026 Houston Jazz Festival at Miller:
- Experience a one-of-a-kind multimedia event pairing authentic New Orleans jazz with stunning visual art by world-renowned artist John Alexander — live and free at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston, Texas
- Whether you’re a lifelong jazz enthusiast or hearing it live for the first time, NOLA Resistance Quintet brings the lively, soulful spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz right to your backyard
- A free concert under the stars featuring incredible live music and breathtaking visual art — this is the kind of night that reminds you why Houston is one of the great cultural cities in America
Plan your visit!
Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a Miller regular, it’s always good to have a plan. Click below for rules, tips & tricks — so you know what to bring, what to expect, and how to make the most of your night!
This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) from our website one day prior to the performance starting at 10:00 AM through noon the day of the show, or until tickets run out. We always reserve plenty of tickets available for in-person pick up at the box office, which opens an hour before the show starts. As always, open seating on the hill. Our shows go on rain or shine!
For more information on tickets and seating click here.
Photos are being taken at this event and may appear in Miller Outdoor Theatre’s print or digital communications or marketing materials. By attending this event, you hereby authorize MTAB to use your photograph in any and all use related to the educational mission of MOT without compensation.
All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
