J. Cole’s “The Fall-Off” tour is coming to San Antonio.
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Yo-Yo Ma, Rush and a whole lot of Dracula are all on the calendar this fall.
Other arts and entertainment highlights for the months ahead include the KPOPWORLD Festival, the launch of Harmonium of Texas and concerts by Karol G, My Chemical Romance and Bruno Mars.
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who performed on the banks of the Rio Grande in 2019, is coming to San Antonio to perform as part of Harmonium of Texas’ debut concert season.
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Zach Top is helping keep traditional country music alive.
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Karol G is will perform in San Antonio with opening act Becky G.
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The Overtime Theater is reviving “Dr. S Battles the Sex-Crazed Reefer Zombies: The Movie: The Musical” this fall as part of its 20th season. The 2010 staging featured Morgan Clyde, center, as a young woman targeted by the sex-crazed reefer zombies (from left, Cary Farrow IV, Alexander Berkowitz, Dru Barkus and Lilly Canaria).
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Theater artist Jaston Williams has re-shaped his solo show “I Saw the Lights” into an ensemble piece that will be staged by 100A Productions at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
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A bronze statuette of Vanth from the fifth century found near Mount Vesuvius is among the treasures featured in “The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy,” the big fall show at the San Antonio Museum of Art.
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Here’s a look at those shows and other must-sees this fall:
September
Karol G: Grammy-winning Colombian singer Karol G, the first Latina woman to headline the Coachella music festival, just released a new album, “No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto.” Opening act Becky G also has a new album out titled “Barada Bendita.” Sept. 2, Alamodome.
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“Seven Chances”: The Agarita chamber ensemble kicks off its 2026-’27 season with a screening of Buster Keaton’s 1925 silent film “Seven Chances.” It will be shown with a live performance of Stephen Prutsman’s score. Keaton directed and stars as a guy who learns he will inherit $7 million if he weds before 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Carver Community Cultural Center.
My Chemical Romance: Emo heroes My Chemical Romance are celebrating their biggest album, 2006’s “The Black Parade,” with a stadium-sized theatrical spectacle that, according to Rolling Stone magazine, has left fans “embracing, elated and emotionally exhausted.” Sept. 12, Alamodome.
J. Cole: Acclaimed rapper J. Cole’s tour is named after his long-awaited new album, “The Fall-Off,” which was released in February. The 24-track album topped Billboard’s album chart and all but took over the singles chart the week it went on sale. Sept. 13, Frost Bank Center.
The musical adaptation of “Mrs. Doubtfire” will kick off the 2026-27 season of the Broadway in San Antonio series at the Majestic Theatre.
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“Mrs. Doubtfire”: This musical’s Alamo City debut kicks off Broadway in San Antonio’s 2026-27 season. The show is adapted from the 1993 film starring Robin Williams about a divorced dad who transforms into a Scottish nanny to spend time with his kids. Sept. 15-20, Majestic Theatre.
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“I Saw the Lights”: Jaston Williams originally conceived this show based on real-life accounts of UFO sightings over Lubbock as a solo work. He has reworked it as an ensemble piece, and 100A Productions has brought together a killer cast to bring it to life. In addition to Williams, the tale will be told by Kathy Couser, Linda Ford, Vincent Hardy, Michael Howard, Karen Jones, Cynthia Martinez Rodriguez, David Stahl and Will Mercer. Sept. 16-27, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies: This all-female tap dance band was created by Arnold, who is a protégé of Debbie Allen. The ensemble has a dedicated following, and their viral videos have gotten more than 300 million views. Sept. 17, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
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“The Addams Family”: The Wonder Theatre is taking on the musical “The Addams Family,” in which Wednesday Addams makes plans to bring home her straitlaced boyfriend and introduce him and his family to her strange-but-loving clan. Sept. 18-Oct. 11, Wonder Theatre.
Bruno Mars: Pop star Mars is a hit machine, with No. 1 songs such as “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Just the Way You Are.” He’s also an old-school entertainer, which should make for a fun night. With “Escapism” singer Raye. Sept. 23, Alamodome.
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush are celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary on tour.
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Rush: Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Rush are working men once again. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, with drummer Anika Nilles sitting in for the late Neil Peart, are touring in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary. Sept. 23 and 25, Frost Bank Center.
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Jerry Seinfeld: San Antonio has been a regular stop on comedy superstar Seinfeld’s stand-up tours since his hugely successful sitcom ended in 1998 after nine seasons. Sept. 25, Majestic Theatre.
Zach Top: A country singer from Washington State, Top won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Traditional Country Album this year for “Ain’t In It for My Health.” He just released a pair of new songs, “Good Girls & Cowgirls” and “Other Side of Hurtin’.” Sept. 26, Frost Bank Center.
“Generative Disruption: Feminist Art from the Collection”: This exhibit will explore identity, gender and the lived experiences of women through a feminist lens. The works are drawn from the Linda Pace Foundation Collection and include pieces by Tracey Emin, Wangexhi Mutu, Mona Hatoum and Koo Jeong A. Sept. 26 through Aug. 29, 2027, Ruby City.
Pianist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane leads Harmonium of Texas, which will launch its first season this fall.
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October
Harmonium of Texas debut: The new orchestra led by former San Antonio Philharmonic music director Jeffrey Kahane debuts with a performance of “Carmina Burana.” The epic piece also will feature the San Antonio Mastersingers, the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio and Youth Orchestras of San Antonio. Oct. 2, Lila Cockrell Theatre, Convention Center.
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“Little Shop of Horrors”: The San Pedro Playhouse kicks off its 2026-27 season with the musical about a Skid Row florist (Grant Bryan) whose fortunes shift when he takes in a weird little plant that is not what it seems. Chris Berry directs. Oct. 2-31, San Pedro Playhouse.
TheatreASAP: The San Antonio Theatre Coalition’s plan to revive the play festival last fall fell apart, so they’re giving it another go. Five teams will have 24 hours to write, rehearse and produce five one-act plays. Work starts Oct. 2 and the performances are Oct. 3, Northeast Lakeview College.
Los Tigres del Norte: The iconic norteño band Los Tigres del Norte returns to San Antonio on its “Los Tigres del Mundo” tour. Immigration is one of Los Tigres’ great subjects, which means the band, which has been performing for six decades, should sound as timely as ever. Oct. 9, Boeing Center at Tech Port.
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“Cinderella”: Opera San Antonio kicks off its 2026-27 season with Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s production of Rossini’s version of the fairy tale, which features a look inspired by filmmaker Wes Anderson. The production also will include an interactive pre-show experience aimed at youngsters 12 and under on closing night. Oct. 15 and 17, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Lil Wayne: One of the all-time greats, New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne is celebrating his “Carter” series of albums on tour. The albums — there are six to date — are home to such hits as “Fireman,” “Lollipop” and “6 Foot 7 Foot.” Oct. 17, Frost Bank Center.
Lots of Dracula: Bram Stoker’s Gothic tale is getting is getting two very different treatments on San Antonio stages. First up is La Bête Productions’ staging “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” a gender-bending spoof of the story in which five actors play dozens of characters. Then Ballet San Antonio leaps in with Robert Forleo’s spin on “Dracula,” which was inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 film. “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” Oct. 15-Nov. 1, Woodlawn Pointe Community Center; “Dracula,” Oct. 23-25, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Lisa Morales: The songwriters series hosted by Morales welcomes David Hidalgo and John Doe, whose very different bands — the conjunto-rock group Los Lobos and the rockabilly-inspired punks X — both came out of Los Angeles in the early ’80s. Oct. 18, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
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“Dr. S Battles the Sex-Crazed Reefer Zombies: The Movie: The Musical”: The Overtime Theater is reviving this crowd-pleaser as part of its 20th anniversary season. The show is a deliriously entertaining mashup of elements from musicals as well as zombie and marijuana-scare flicks. Oct. 23-Nov. 14, Overtime Theater.
Fred Wesley and the New JBs: The Carver Community Cultural Center kicks off its season with Wesley, one of the forefathers of funk as well as one of James Brown’s best-known sidemen. In addition to the concert, the Carver is teaming up with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum to screen the PBS documentary “We Want the Funk!” Oct. 24, Carver Community Cultural Center.
Musician and TV personality Jessi will take part in the Kpopworld Festival in San Antonio.
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Kpopworld Festival: Fans of “KPop Demon Hunters” and groups like BTS and Blackpink can immerse themselves in the music and culture of South Korea at this multi-day event. The festival will include two days of concerts by acts including hip-hop artist Jay Park and music and TV personality Jessi, a dance competition and an international vendors village. Oct. 28-31, Alamodome.
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“Suki Seokyeong Kang: Mountain—Hour—Face”: Kang, who will be the first South Korean artist to have a solo show at the McNay Art Museum, will transform the galleries into immersive spaces with multidisciplinary works that invite exploration and contemplation. Oct. 30-Jan. 24, 2027, McNay Art Museum.
“The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy”: The San Antonio Museum of Art’s big fall show spotlights the culture that arose in central Italy before the rise of the Roman Empire. It includes pieces form 20 museums, including the Louvre and the Vatican Museums, including works that have rarely, if ever, been shown outside of Italy. The exhibit was organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The San Antonio Museum of Art is the only other venue in the U.S. where it can be seen. Oct. 31-March 14, 2027, San Antonio Museum of Art.
Nikki Glaser’s stand-up comedy tour will stop in San Antonio.
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November
Nikki Glaser: Stand-up star Glaser brings her Stunning Tour to town. A blistering performance on Netflix’s Tom Brady roast followed by hosting gigs on the Golden Globes have elevated her to the top of the comedy class. Nov. 7 and 8, Majestic Theatre.
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“Interiors”: This SOLI Chamber Ensemble program features three pieces by composer Scott Ordway, whose work will be spotlighted throughout the group’s 2026-’27 season. The evening also includes Ethan Wickman’s “Relics from the Borderland,” Rolando Gómez’s “The Two Clocks,” Sophia Jani’s “Everybody was so young” and Aaron Jay Kernis’ “Still Movement with Hymn.” Nov. 10, Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Trinity University.
Luminaria: The multimedia arts festival returns to downtown after two years in St. Paul Square. This time around, it will be in the area around the Alameda Theatre and the San Pedro Creek Culture Park. Those who go can expect music, visual art and all kinds of other artforms. Nov. 14, Houston Street.
“Of Myth and Legacy”: The Orchestra San Antonio kicks off its second orchestral season with a program including the world premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras’ “La Minerva” as well as the San Antonio premiere of Clarice Assad’s “Ode to Carmen Miranda.” Nov. 14, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
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Yo-Yo Ma: The internationally acclaimed cellist will join pianist Jeffrey Kahane for a program of works by Rachmaninoff and Dvořák as well as the Texas premiere of Andrea Casarrubios’ “Herencia.” The program, which will be presented by the Kahane-led Harmonium of Texas, also will feature musicians from Youth Orchestras of San Antonio. Nov. 16, Lila Cockrell Theatre.