Jazzy Sundays in Buffalo Bayou Park: Your May 2025 Soundtrack Under the Skyline
Looking for smooth vibes, live music, and one of the best skyline views in Houston? Jazzy Sundays at Buffalo Bayou Park is back for May 2025 — and it’s bringing the soul.
Set against the lush backdrop of The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, this free concert series features top-tier jazz, funk, and soul artists from Houston and beyond. Whether you’re lounging with a picnic or dancing barefoot in the grass, it’s the kind of Sunday reset that reminds you why we love this city.
May 2025 Lineup:
Sunday, May 12 – 5:00 PM
The Suffers
Hometown heroes and Gulf Coast soul powerhouses, The Suffers bring powerhouse vocals, big horns, and even bigger energy. Led by Kam Franklin’s unforgettable voice, their sound fuses jazz, funk, reggae, and R&B into a celebration of culture and resilience. This is not one to miss!
Sunday, May 19 – 5:00 PM
Horace Alexander Young
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and flutist Horace Alexander Young returns to Houston with a soulful set full of jazz classics and smooth contemporary vibes. With decades of performance and teaching under his belt, Young is as much storyteller as he is musician.
Location:
The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park
105 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007
(Great lawn space — bring a chair or blanket!)
What to Bring:
Lawn chairs or picnic blankets
Your favorite snacks or beverages (coolers welcome)
Sunscreen & sunglasses
Your dancing shoes — or just your good vibes
Food trucks and vendors will also be on-site.
Why It Matters:
Jazzy Sundays is more than a concert — it’s a community celebration. By highlighting Houston’s deep jazz roots and showcasing local talent, this event helps preserve the city’s musical legacy while offering a free, family-friendly experience open to all.
Presented by:
Buffalo Bayou Partnership, in collaboration with Discovery Green Conservancy and Emancipation Park Conservancy, with support from the Kinder Foundation.
Mark Your Calendar & Bring Your People
Because Sunday evenings were made for jazz, sunshine, and city views.
Tag us at @Houston.Unlimited and let us know your favorite act!
For more details and future concert dates, visit:
👉 buffalobayou.org/jazzy-sundays