The Grand 1894 Opera House

08/28/2026

TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE for the American Revival: Galveston. Join Arrested Development, Nicholas Ma, Yo-Yo Ma, John Muq, TERRIER, Alfre Woodard, and more at the Grand 1894 Opera House on Monday, September 28th at 7:00 PM. Tickets available at the link in our bio!

08/28/2026

💐 LAST CALL 💐

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨

Your love story deserves a setting as timeless as The Grand 1894 Opera House. 🏛️

We're thrilled to partner with , , , and to give TWO couples the chance to win an unforgettable luxury portrait experience in one of Galveston's most historic landmarks on Wednesday, September 16th.

Each winning couple will receive:
📸 A portrait session with
💄 Professional hair & makeup by
💐 Florals from
🏛️ Exclusive portrait access inside

Whether you're dreaming of engagement photos, bridal portraits, or wedding portraits, this experience was created to celebrate your story.

✨ HOW TO ENTER ✨

1️⃣ Follow all five participating accounts:
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2️⃣ Complete the giveaway entry form at MarriedOnIsland.com (link in bio).

3️⃣ Tell us why you'd love to have your portraits captured at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

✨ BONUS ENTRIES ✨

Earn up to three (3) additional entries!

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📩 DM a screenshot of each shared post to receive credit for your bonus entries.

🗓️ Entries close August 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM CDT.

🎉 Two winning couples will be announced on September 1, 2026.

Good luck! We can't wait to read your stories and create an unforgettable portrait experience with some of Galveston's favorite wedding professionals. 🤍

This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or Meta.

Official rules and entry form available at MarriedOnIsland.com

08/25/2026

🎨 Get ready for the 29th annual ARToberFEST October 17 & 18th!
🎫 www.artoberfest.com

The 29th annual ARToberFEST is coming up October 17th & 18th in historic downtown Galveston!
Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, this juried festival features work by 120+ artists from across the country. Enjoy visual art, live music, food, the Kids Zone and hands-on activities, all surrounded by the charm of Galveston’s cultural district. A must-attend for art lovers of all ages; join The Grand for a day filled with original art, creativity, and curated experiences.

🎨 ARToberFEST
⏰ Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM & Sunday, October 18 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Downtown Galveston Cultural Arts District (Postoffice & 22nd St, Galveston TX)
🎫 www.artoberfest.com

08/25/2026

Be one of two lucky winners this fall! 💐

08/22/2026

Season 48 opens with the music you already know. Guest conductor James Park leads the Galveston Symphony Orchestra through music from Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Les Misérables, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Apollo 13, JFK, and more!

Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 4 PM at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

The rest of Season 48:
🗓️ Oct 25 · Masterworks I: Trond Sæverud, violin (World Premiere)
🗓️ Nov 15 · Masterworks II: Anton Nel, piano
🗓️ Jan 10 · January Pops: Classical Favorites with a Wink
🗓️ Feb 21 · Masterworks III: Evelyn Chen, piano
🗓️ Apr 4 · Masterworks IV: Julian Schwarz, cello
🗓️ May 2 · Masterworks V: William Hagen, violin
🗓️ Jun 20 · June Pops: Juneteenth (Season Finale)

Tickets and more info: https://galvestonsymphony.org/events

08/18/2026

Letting the fresh season brochures enjoy the Grand spotlight! Have you gotten your own 44-page copy yet? Come by the Grand box office to pick one up, or DM here to get on our mailing list & we'll ship you a brochure hot off the press! Check out the digital flippable version now at thegrand.com!

08/13/2026

Open the legendary 26/27 season October 4th with the Grammy-winning country trio The Gatlin Brothers!

Celebrate a legendary chapter in country music as The Gatlin Brothers take their final bow. After decades of chart-topping hits, Grammy-winning harmonies, and unforgettable performances, this iconic trio is bringing their Farewell Tour to The Grand for one last, extraordinary night.

*This concert is rescheduled from January 9th, 2027. If you are a ticket holder for the original date, we're hopeful that you are still able to make it to the show. Contact The Grand Box Office [email protected] / 409.765.1894 for more.*

🎤 The Gatlin Brothers
⏰ Oct 4 (Sun) 7 PM
📍 Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice Str, Galveston TX
🎟️ tickets.thegrand.com

08/12/2026

🎤 Whatchu Doin' at The Grand?
Closed the 25/26 season with Galveston's very own BOI Bill Engvall over the weekend. Thank you to all of our generous patrons for participating in this video series throughout the year! 👏
Come back for continued laughs at The Grand with John Mulaney (Oct. 11)!
www.tickets.thegrand.com