Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo runs Feb 28-Mar 19

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced its special plans for Opening Day, presented by Texas Capital Bank. UMG Nashville recording artist and Texas native Parker McCollum will make his RodeoHouston return on Tuesday, February 28th, the first day of the 2023 Rodeo.

For the first time in 2023, the Rodeo will host a special Opening Day celebration that represents the uniqueness and community aspect of Houston, including a performance by a local band on the Stars Over Texas Stage, presented by Phillips 66, and closing out with McCollum performing on the RodeoHouston stage. Special giveaways will include 10,000 custom-made Howdy bobbleheads for early arrivers that morning, beginning at 10 am, and a variety of activities planned throughout the day for guests of all ages, including an Opening Day Parade on the grounds of NRG Park.

“Everyone looks forward to the upcoming Rodeo season all year long, and we hope all Rodeo fans will circle Opening Day on their 2023 calendars, as this will be a day you won’t want to miss,” shares Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “February 28 will truly be a Houston-themed celebration, as we kick off the 2023 Rodeo season with Houston’s-own country music star Parker McCollum closing out the day with another unforgettable RodeoHouston performance.”

Individual tickets for McCollum’s February 28th performance go on sale to the public Thursday, October 6th at 10 am through AXS Ticketing via rodeohouston.com. The Online Waiting Room will open at 9:30 am, and customers who join the Waiting Room from 9:30 until 9:59 am will be randomly selected to enter the store to purchase tickets at 10 am. A place in the Waiting Room does not guarantee tickets. Ticket prices start at $25, plus a $4 convenience fee. A limit of eight tickets per person will be permitted.

McCollum became a RodeoHouston fan-favorite after performing for a crowd of 73,243, the fourth highest paid rodeo/concert attendance in 2022. Custom-designed caps have been created to commemorate Opening Day and McCollum’s return to RodeoHouston and are available for purchase online.

The remaining 2023 RodeoHouston entertainer lineup will be announced at a later date, as well as additional plans and the Opening Day schedule.

The 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is scheduled for February 28th through March 19th.

McCollum has teased his next album will be released “sometime next year.” The country star teased the 12 track project on Twitter revealing two song titles, “Stoned” and his current single “Handle On You” while blacking out the others.