{"id":3074,"date":"2026-08-10T01:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T23:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ticketmaster.com\/?p=59073"},"modified":"2026-08-10T01:14:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T23:14:53","slug":"things-to-do-near-reliant-stadium-before-after-an-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/things-to-do-near-reliant-stadium-before-after-an-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do Near Reliant Stadium Before & After an Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reliant Stadium has served as the Houston Texans stadium<\/a> since its opening in 2002. At the time, the Houston<\/a> complex made history as the very first NFL facility with a retractable roof and remains a crown jewel of the larger Reliant Park, which also includes the Astrodome, Reliant Arena, the MDAnderson Cancer Center Speedway and more.<\/p>\n

Since its opening, Reliant Stadium has become home to events as varied as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Texas Bowl and Super Bowls XXXVIII and LI \u2014 the latter of which included Lady Gaga\u2019s unforgettable halftime show.<\/p>\n

Before or after a Texans game \u2014 or any other event hosted at Reliant Stadium \u2014 there\u2019s so much to do in downtown Houston. Below, dive into Ticketmaster\u2019s handy guide for recommendations about where to eat, drink, stay and experience live entertainment throughout the \u201cCultural Capital of the South.\u201d<\/p>\n

Where to Eat & Drink Before an Event at Reliant Stadium<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for sports in Houston<\/a>, music or other live entertainment, there are plenty of food and drink options all around Reliant Park. (And don\u2019t forget to snag Reliant Stadium tickets<\/a> for every Texans game via Ticketmaster!)<\/p>\n

Luby\u2019s<\/a><\/h3>\n

1727 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX 77054<\/em><\/p>\n

Liberty Taco<\/a><\/h3>\n

1333 Old Spanish Trl #100-A, Houston, TX 77054<\/em><\/p>\n

Gus\u2019s World Famous Fried Chicken<\/a><\/h3>\n

8110 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054<\/em><\/p>\n

Where to Go After an Event at Reliant Stadium<\/h2>\n

Following a Texans game or other event at Reliant Stadium, hit the downtown district for live music, after-game drinks and more at some of the best venues in Houston<\/a>.<\/p>\n

House of Blues Houston<\/h3>\n

1204 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002<\/em><\/p>\n

Houston\u2019s outpost of the famed House of Blues franchise is located in the city\u2019s downtown area, just a few blocks from Discovery Green. Featuring a general admission floor and seated balcony, the venue has recently welcomed the likes of Orville Peck, Santigold, Dylan Gossett and Epik High to H-Town.<\/p>\n

Get tickets to upcoming shows at House of Blues Houston here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bayou Music Center<\/h3>\n

520 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002<\/em><\/p>\n

Open since 1997, Bayou Music Center takes its name from Bayou Place, the 130,000 square foot entertainment complex in downtown Houston. The venue can accommodate standing room only performances for more than 3,400 music fans and seated shows for up to 2,400. Since its renaming in 2020, artists like Sofi Tukker, Joss Stone, Joshua Bassett and Louis Tomlinson, as well as stand-up comedians like Brian Regan and Kevin James, have all played the Bayou Center\u2019s stage.<\/p>\n

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Bayou Music Center here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

713 Music Hall<\/h3>\n

401 Franklin St Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77201<\/em><\/p>\n

The history of 713 Music Hall doesn\u2019t just involve Houston\u2019s area code; the live music venue is actually housed in the east wing of what used to be the city\u2019s United States Postal Service headquarters and boasts unique architectural features like spy tunnels, lookout galleries and, yes, even multiple nuclear bomb shelters. (The reason: early renovations of the building were done during the Cold War.) Nowadays, 713 Music Hall can fit up to 5,000 attendees for shows by Rosal\u00eda, Lil Nas X, Tate McRae and Vampire Weekend.<\/p>\n

Get tickets to upcoming shows at 713 Music Hall here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hotels Near Reliant Stadium<\/h2>\n