Musical moments are abuzz in the Alamo City for the next several days. Catch concerts by Papa Roach and Rise Against, Saxon, and other musical artists. Check out the top six things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.

Friday, March 21

Tobin Center presents Saxon in concert
English heavy metal band Saxon performs live at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The group comes to San Antonio in support of their 2024 album, Hell, Fire and Damnation. Saxon is best known for hits including “Wheels of Steel” and “Just Let Me Rock” and has released 24 studio albums throughout their more than 40-year career. Tickets are available now.

Majestic Theatre presents Wanda Sykes: Please & Thank You Tour
Entertainer Wanda Sykes brings her stand-up comedy talents to Majestic Theatre Live for an evening of jokes. She comes to Austin as part of her national Please & Thank You Tour. Sykes is an Emmy-winning comic known for her hit Netflix special, Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer, and for her time on other projects including Crank Yankers and The Upshaws. Select tickets are still available.

Saturday, March 22

Frost Bank Center presents Papa Roach and Rise Against in concert
Rock bands Papa Roach and Rise Against come together for a co-headlining concert at Frost Bank Center. Their joint Rise of the Roach Tour will feature a setlist of both band’s top songs as well as music from their newer albums: Papa Roach’s Ego Trip, released in 2022, and Rise Against’s 2021 album, Nowhere Generation. They will be joined by special guest band Underoath. Get more details on Ticketmaster.

Todos Agua 2: A Celebration of Water through Music, Poetry and Plática
San Antonio’s annual Water Festival is back at Esperanza Peace & Justice Center. The five-day event occurs throughout the month and features a variety of activities and live entertainment for the entire community. Some events are free and open to the public. For a full schedule, visit the festival website.

  

Photo courtesy of Saxon

Metal band Saxon performs live on March 21.

Sunday, March 23

Alamo City Symphony Viva presents Viva Mariachi with Mariachi Campanas
Mariachi music takes center stage at Thiry Auditorium. Visitors will enjoy a special, joint concert by Alamo City Symphony Viva and the nationally renowned Mariachi ensemble Campanas de America. The program will also feature accompanying dance performances by Alamo City Ballet Folklorico. Tickets are available now.

Candlelight presents The Rock Orchestra
Candlelight brings a hauntingly beautiful fusion of rock and metal anthems and opera music to the Majestic Theatre. This 90-minute production will feature classic rock hits performed by an ensemble of classical musicians with visual effects for an experience that is equal parts romantic and metal. The setlist will include music from bands such as The Cranberries, Linkin Park, Rolling Stones, Evanescence, Guns N Roses, My Chemical Romance, and many more.