Accordion Kings and Queens

Texas Folklife is thrilled to announce that Grammy-nominated artist Sean Ardoin will headline the 36th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston. This highly anticipated free event celebrates Texas’s vibrant cultural and musical heritage, showcasing the accordion as a cornerstone of the state’s diverse folk traditions.

From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, attendees will enjoy a night of electrifying performances featuring a blend of polka, conjunto, zydeco, and other folk styles, creating an atmosphere of joy, music, dance, and community spirit.

Sean Ardoin, a Louisiana native and acclaimed zydeco musician, will bring his high-energy, soul-stirring sound to the stage as this year’s headliner. Ardoin, a four-time Grammy nominee, recently earned a 2025 Grammy nomination for his latest album, “25: Back to My Roots,” in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category.

In 2024, Ardoin gained international recognition as the host of the award-winning travel documentary Amplify Louisiana, which received top honors at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. His contributions to the documentary highlighted Louisiana’s rich cultural and musical landscape, further cementing his role as a cultural ambassador.

Admission to this spectacular event is free and open to all at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Valued members of Texas Folklife have the exclusive opportunity to reserve advance tickets, secure premium seating, and indulge in a VIP Experience at the concert.

Exclusive early access to assigned and VIP experience tickets can be reserved here: RSVP for Members & Donors

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Free tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Miller Outdoor Theatre website the day before the performance at 10:00am.

36th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens

Saturday, June 7, 7-10 pm CST

Miller Outdoor Theatre

6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030