Freedom Over Texas 2026

Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park, 18-3600 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX, 77019, United States Friday, July 4, 3 pm to 10 pmEleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou The most anticipated summer fun in the City of Houston, celebrating its 39th year, the annual Freedom Over Texas returns on Saturday, July 4 at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks. From 3 pm – 10 pm, this extraordinary, fun-filled celebration highlights the traditions of Independence Day, as well as honoring the nation’s 250-year anniversary. As an added bonus Houston Food Bank will receive a percentage of concessions as a donation (up to $10,000), helping to fill an extraordinary demand in our regional community. The Freedom Stage will be showcasing Los Lonely Boys to kick off the night, followed by Collective Soul opening for our headliner Keith Urban, who is sure to entertain music fans through the evening. For friends, families, and fans in town for soccer, there is something for everyone to enjoy, including Fútbol Park, Liberty Park, the Kids Zone, Budweiser Zone, and Dr. Pepper’s Flavor Zone. All of it leads up to a spectacularly choreographed, Texas-sized fireworks finale. Freedom Over Texas draws an average crowd of 35,000 attendees each year and is broadcast live on ABC KTRK Channel 13 across Houston, with outreach to television affiliates statewide to simulcast portions of the event. Learn More and Purchase Tickets