Houston Valentine’s Day 2026: Concerts, candlelight dinners and comedy light up a packed week

Houston Valentine’s Day 2026: With Houston Valentine’s Day festivities coinciding with a Saturday this year, the city is rolling out an extended Valentines week of romance, music, dining and themed experiences from February 12 through February 15, 2026.

From jazz tributes and murder mystery dinners to Latin dance nights, museum soirées and curated prix fixe menus, organisers say there is something for every kind of couple, whether they prefer a quiet candlelit dinner or a high-energy comedy show.

Here is a detailed look at key events before and on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Pre–Valentine’s Day Events (February 12–13)

Festivities begin Thursday, February 12, with Live at the Founders Club: Love Always at The Hobby Center. Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Jumaane Smith will perform Nat King Cole classics at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $35.

On Friday, February 13, Houston’s Valentine’s calendar gathers pace:

Valentine’s Tex-Mex Wine Dinner Experience, Soto’s Cantina, 6:30 pm ($92+) — A four-course steak dinner paired with wines and live saxophone.

‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Murder Mystery Dinner, Saltgrass Steak House, 7 pm ($69+) — An interactive whodunit evening.

Mixers & Elixirs: Atoms & Attractions, Houston Museum of Natural Science, 7 pm–11 pm ($25+) — Singles and couples mingle with cocktails, DJs and a screening of When Harry Met Sally.

9th Annual Love You to Death Art Show, Insomnia Gallery, 7 pm–11 pm (Free) — Featuring works by over 40 local artists.

Valentine’s Party & Paint, Taylor’s of Houston, 8 pm ($25).

Several multi-day experiences also begin February 13:

• A Romantic Valentine’s Dinner at The Allegory, CityCentre, 4 pm–11:30 pm (Feb 13–14), $170 for two.
• Valentine’s Day Lego Night Out, Houston Toy Museum, 7 pm–10 pm (Feb 13–14), $10 entry.
• Valentine’s Weekend at Fielding’s Steak, 5 pm daily (Feb 13–15), $89 per person.
• Seaside Sweetheart at Kemah Boardwalk, Feb 13–15, dinner plus complimentary train ride.
• Houston Valentine’s Market for Makers, Post Houston, Feb 14–15, $6+.

Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026

With the official holiday falling on a Saturday, Houston sees a full day-to-night schedule of events.

Afternoon options include:

• Valentine’s Day Cards & Flowers, Axelrad, 2 pm–4 pm ($18).
• Dirty Dancing: Latin Dance for Couples, Ivy, 4 pm–6 pm ($67+).
• When Harry Met Sally Screening, River Oaks Theatre, 4:25 pm and 7 pm ($14).

Dining and outdoor experiences include:

• Tapas on the Trails, Houston Arboretum, 5 pm–9 pm ($125).
• Valentine’s Day at Navy Blue, Rice Village, seatings 4 pm–10 pm ($95).
• Valentine’s Day at Perseid, Hotel Saint Augustine, 5 pm–10:30 pm ($105).
• Ice Skating at Discovery Green, 5 pm–11 pm ($18).
• Radiant Romance, Houston Botanic Garden, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm ($75+).
• Wild About Love, Moody Gardens, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm ($108 for two).
• Night at the MFAH: Love, Louvre, 6 pm–9 pm ($40).
• Valentine’s Picnic in the Park, Downtown, 6:30 pm ($100 for two).
• Valentine’s Twilight Tour at Rienzi, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm ($65).

Comedy and live performances dominate the evening lineup:

• The Battle of The Sexes, The Secret Group, 7 pm & 9:30 pm ($37).
• Valentine’s Burlesque Dinner Show, Rob Roy’s Taproom, 7 pm–10 pm ($58+).
• Lovers & Legends Comedy Jam, NRG Arena, 7:30 pm ($81+), featuring Cedric the Entertainer and others.
• Jazz on Valentine’s 2026, MATCH, 8 pm ($25+).
• Mercury Chamber Orchestra: Birds, Bees & Beethoven 6, Wortham Center, 8 pm ($27+).

Houston Restaurants Roll Out Special Menus

Restaurants across Houston are anchoring Houston Valentine’s Day celebrations with exclusive menus.

Fielding’s STEAK (3750 Westheimer Road) offers a His & Hers prix fixe menu from February 13–15 at $89 per person.

Juliet HTX Steakhouse (5857 Westheimer Road) features Valentine’s specials alongside premium steaks and desserts, with reservations recommended.

The Original Ninfa’s (Navigation Boulevard and Post Oak Boulevard) celebrates February 13–14 with themed cocktails priced between $13 and $14.

Latuli (8900 Gaylord Drive) presents February 12–14 specials including Caviar Egg Toast and Chateaubriand for two.

Le Jardinier (5500 Main Street) at the Museum of Fine Arts offers multi-course brunch and dinner menus on February 14.

FAQs

When is Houston Valentine’s Day 2026 celebrated?

Valentine’s Day falls on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with events scheduled from February 12 through February 15 as part of Valentine's week.

What are some unique Valentine’s date ideas in Houston?

Options include Tapas on the Trails at Houston Arboretum, a Lego Night Out at Houston Toy Museum, ice skating at Discovery Green, museum evenings at MFAH, and live jazz concerts.