Things to Do Near NRG Stadium Before & After an Event

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

Since its opening, NRG Stadium has become home to events as varied as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Texas Bowl and Super Bowls XXXVIII and LI — the latter of which included Lady Gaga’s unforgettable halftime show.

Before or after a Texans game — or any other event hosted at NRG Stadium — there’s so much to do in downtown Houston. Below, dive into Ticketmaster’s handy guide for recommendations about where to eat, drink, stay and experience live entertainment throughout the “Cultural Capital of the South.”

Where to Eat & Drink Before an Event at NRG Stadium

Whether you’re looking for sports in Houston, music or other live entertainment, there are plenty of food and drink options all around NRG Park. (And don’t forget to snag NRG Stadium tickets for every Texans game via Ticketmaster!)

Luby’s

1727 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX 77054

Liberty Taco

1333 Old Spanish Trl #100-A, Houston, TX 77054

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

8110 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054

Where to Go After an Event at NRG Stadium

Following a Texans game or other event at NRG Stadium, hit the downtown district for live music, after-game drinks and more at some of the best venues in Houston.

House of Blues Houston

1204 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002

Houston’s outpost of the famed House of Blues franchise is located in the city’s 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.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at House of Blues Houston here.

Bayou Music Center

520 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

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’s stage.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Bayou Music Center here.

713 Music Hall

401 Franklin St Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77201

The history of 713 Music Hall doesn’t just involve Houston’s area code; the live music venue is actually housed in the east wing of what used to be the city’s 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 Rosalía, Lil Nas X, Tate McRae and Vampire Weekend.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at 713 Music Hall here.

Hotels Near NRG Stadium

• Wyndham Houston, 8686 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054
• Holiday Inn Houston S, 8111 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054
• Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center, 7329 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
• Blossom Hotel Houston, 7118 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030
• Hotel Ylem, 8080 Main St, Houston, TX 77025
• Sterling Inn & Suites, 2500 S Loop W, Houston, TX 77054
• Scottish Inn & Suites Almeda Rd, 8510 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77054
• Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park, 1715 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX 77054