Lucky you. You just found SATXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout the Alamo City each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Concerts
Lecrae: “Reconstruction World Tour” | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Espee | $35+ | Catch the Grammy Award-winning musician’s show in the Alamo City.
Midland with Palmer Anthony | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 8:45 p.m. | Floore’s, Helotes | $39+ | Dust off your cowboy boots to dance to hits like “Drinkin’ Problem” live.
Andy Bell of Erasure: “Ten Crowns Tour” | Friday, Nov. 14 | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre | $75+ | Don’t miss your chance to watch this synth-pop superstar perform.
Ellis Bullard | Friday, Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Espee | Free | Enjoy drink specials, snacks, and honky-tonk vibes at this edition of St. Paul Square’s Friday Night Live.
Christian Nodal | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 8 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $61+ | Experience a soulful night of mariachi and norteño sounds.
Theater + live performance
“The Outsiders” | Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Majestic Theatre | $53+ | Watch this coming-of-age story about class, identity, and brotherhood come to life on stage.
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Wednesday, Nov. 19-Sunday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | Majestic Theatre | $40+ | Step into the enchanted world of Belle and the Beast in this dazzling stage adaptation.
Comedy
Bassem Youssef: “The Belly of the Beast Tour” | Friday, Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 8 | Times vary | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club | $38+ | The YouTube superstar has drawn millions of viewers online — now, he’s bringing his talents to San Antonio.
Jessica Kirson: “The Never Ending Tour” | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 8 p.m. | Empire Theatre | $48+ | Get ready to giggle when this high-energy comedian starts cracking jokes.
John Mulaney: “Mister Whatever” | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $72+ | Your sides will be in stitches when this stand-up superstar takes center stage.
Festivals
Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum | Free | Celebrate the traditions of Native American communities with arts and crafts, artist demonstrations, and live performances.
Tinkerfest | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The DoSeum | Free with admission | Kiddos can explore interactive “trade schools” and learn skills like plumbing, roofing, and carpentry.
Loud and Local Fest | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 12 p.m. | The Rock Box | Free | Dozens of local vendors will sell wares while musicians perform at this inaugural fest.
San Antonio Tattoo Arts Festival | Friday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Freeman Expo Hall C | $20+ | Get inked at this show with expert tattoo artists, piercing stations, tooth gem artists, and retailers.
San Antonio Fear Fest | Saturday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | $44+ | Fans of horror won’t want to miss this showcase of 200+ vendors, panels with celebrity guests, meet + greets, live performances, and photo ops.
Seasonal events
Dia de los Muertos: Celebrando las Misiones | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 3-10 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free | Honor loved ones at this celebration with live music, food, family-friendly fun, and a screening of “Frankenweenie.”
DiwaliSA | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 4:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Hemisfair Park | Free | Celebrate Indian culture at this festival with food, music, dance, and arts and crafts.
San Antonio Veterans Day | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Civic Park at Hemisfair | Free | Honor the veterans of San Antonio at this event with children’s activities, live music, and a flyover featuring four F-16 fighter jets.
2025 Día del Árbol: Texas Arbor Day Celebration | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza | Free | Learn about San Antonio’s urban forest through nature activities, interactive demonstrations, crafts, and live shows.
MySA Tamale Throwdown | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 12-4 p.m. | Alamo Beer Company | $20 | Listen to live music, sip beer, and taste tamales from San Antonio’s top chefs as they vie for awards.
44th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony | Friday, Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | The San Antonio River Walk | Free | Kick off the holiday season with this time-honored San Antonio tradition featuring illuminated floats, live entertainment, and over 100,000 lights.
Sports
Strength & Sweat Fitness | Saturday, Nov. 1 + Saturday, Nov. 29 | Times vary | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | Free | Bring a mat and find new ways to challenge yourself.
Mexico National Football Team vs. Paraguay National Football Team | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Alamodome | $55+ | Catch the excitement as Mexico takes on Paraguay in a thrilling international soccer showdown.
Spurs Card Expo | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $20 | Buy, sell, and trade sports cards, Pokémon cards, and more collectibles from 70+ vendors.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.