A “Saturday Night Live” favorite and a Brazilian music icon are among the artists scheduled for an expanded “Live at the Founders Club” at the Hobby Center.
The 2026-27 season, revealed Tuesday, features 12 concerts, among them a trio of “Signature Artists,” including Ana Gasteyer and Bebel Gilberto. The “Signature Series” also includes Houston native Jason Moran.
Season tickets are available now, along with pre-selected nine show and six show pick-your-own packages at thehobbycenter.org. The Founders Club also offers an exclusive menu curated by James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd.
The full “Live at the Founders Club” season includes:
Sept. 10 and 11: Orfeh’s “Off the Record” with Steven Jamail
Oct. 1 and 2: An Evening with Ana Gasteyer (Signature Artist)
Oct. 8 and 9: Leo Sandoval and the Jazz Houston Allstars
Oct. 29 and 30: Surrender: The Timeless Experience of the Music of India with Falu and Her Band
Nov. 5 and 6: The Devil I Knew with Nicole Zuraitis
Nov. 18 and 19: Evolution: Bringing Hot Gypsy Jazz into the 21st Century with Django Festival Allstars
Jan. 28 and 29: I’ve Gotta Be Me: A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. with Sidney DuPont
Feb. 18 and 19: Bria Skonberg
March 4 and 5: Reencuentros with Cecilia Duarte
March 18 and 19: Bebel Gilberto: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of “Tanto Tempo” (Signature Artist)
March 25 and 26: New York State of Mind with Ben Chavez
April 22 and 23: Jason Moran Performs the Music of Duke Ellington: My Heart Sings (Signature Artist)
Full 12-show packages start at $399. Single tickets for individual shows will be available at a later date.