It’s fall, y’all, and Alamo City’s calendar is filling up in anticipation of cooler months ahead. In the meantime, stay indoors to watch prog rock masters Rush at Frost Bank Center or to see what Jonathan Van Ness wears for his Empire Theatre set. The annual Jazz’SAlive festival is still outdoors, but mid-nineties days are better than 100-plus scorchers.
Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio. For a complete list of events, click over to our calendar.
Thursday, September 24
Movies at the Majestic: Michael
The life and legacy of the King of Pop is on the silver screen at Majestic Theatre. Fans of all ages can enjoy the story of Michael Jackson’s rise to fame and sing along to his iconic hits. Food and drink specials will be available for purchase. Get more details on ATG Tickets.
Friday, September 25
43rd Annual Jazz’SAlive
San Antonio’s official jazz festival and one of the largest festivals of its kind in the country is back at Civic Park at Hemisfair. The two-day event will feature a lineup of talent including headliners Arturo Sandoval and Delfeayo Marsalis and others across two stages. Festival admission is free and open to the public.
Majestic Theatre presents Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld returns to San Antonio for a special show at Majestic Theatre. Audiences can expect fresh material as part of this new show. Seinfeld is a longtime comedic legend, best known for his time as the star of his NBC television sitcom and for his more recent work on Netflix shows such as Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill.
Frost Bank Center presents Rush in concert
Iconic rock and roll band Rush performs live in San Antonio for its second of two concerts this week. Members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson come to the Majestic Theatre in celebration of the group’s 50th anniversary. Fans can expect a curated setlist featuring hit songs from Rush’s extensive catalog. Discover seating availability on Ticketmaster.
Jonathan Van Ness performs live at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre on September 25.
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed
Television personality, best-selling author, podcaster, and comedian Jonathan Van Ness brings his musings and fabulous style to Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Van Ness is best known for his pop culture-defining role on Netflix’s series Queer Eye, where he delivers hair and self-care gems of wisdom. Get seating availability on ATG Tickets.
Aztec Theatre presents Alicia Villarreal in concert
Mexican singer Alicia Villarreal performs live in San Antonio for one night only. She is best known for her catchy love songs like “Insensible a Ti” and “Besos y copas.” Villarreal has released six albums throughout her career, including her most recent project Donde Todo Comenzó in 2024. Find out more on Ticketmaster.
Saturday, September 26
Sinister Harvest Haunted Attraction
Veterans of Foreign Wars opens the doors of its haunted former schoolhouse grounds to the brave public. Visitors can embark on a journey through the school’s barnyard where they will be met with some of the most terrifying horrors, including areas completely submerged in darkness that can only be navigated through touch. The attraction is open through October 31.
