Choose Your Fun! Here's what's happening this weekend in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO - Your weekend has a great mix of festivals, music, and sports.

Festivals & Holiday Kickoffs

Wurstfestis one of the biggest and most popular festivals in the region, and this weekend is your last chance to attend. It's a 10-day annual festival celebrating German culture, especially Bavarian-style food, music, and of course, beer. It's often described as a "Salute to Sausage" (Wurst is German for sausage). It runs through the weekend, closing on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Learn more...

Highlights:

• Entertainment: Enjoy Alpine and Bavarian-style music and performances across multiple stages.
• Food & Drink: Feast on traditional German and Texas cuisine, including all kinds of sausage, potato pancakes, strudel, and a huge selection of imported and local beers.
• Activities: There are carnival rides, games, and vendor markets.
• Location: The festival is held in New Braunfels, TX at the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park, which is a short drive north of San Antonio.

Since the festival is closing this weekend, it's a very popular time to visit, so expect a crowd!

San Antonio Fear Fest: A two-day horror enthusiast event featuring vendors, panels with celebrity guests, meet & greets, live performances, and more. Saturday, November 15 - Sunday, November 16 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Learn more...

F.R.I.D.A./Frida Fest 2025: A free, two-day family-friendly event celebrating the life and legacy of artist Frida Kahlo with an artisan market (mercado), art, a fashion show, music, and food. Saturday, November 15 - Sunday, November 16 (Noon - 6 p.m.) at the Historic Market Square. Learn more...

VinoFest: A Celebration of Mexican Wine Culture. A cultural tasting festival featuring over 50 premium wines from Mexican regions. Saturday, November 15 at Casa Guipzot, La Villita – Plaza Juarez. Learn more...

Zoo Lights: The start of the annual holiday light extravaganza at the zoo. Recurring daily, starting this weekend (November 15) at the San Antonio Zoo.

Brack Bash: A celebration of Brackenridge Park's history with live music, food trucks, a vintage car show, and family-friendly activities. Saturday, November 15 (Noon - 4 p.m.) at the Sunken Garden Theater.

Concerts & Shows

• Miguel Bosé: A concert by the Spanish pop icon. Saturday, November 15 at Freeman Coliseum.
• 1964 The Tribute: A tribute concert to The Beatles. Saturday, November 15 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre.
• Brian Culbertson: A performance by the contemporary jazz musician on his Day Trip Tour. Sunday, November 16 at the Majestic Theatre San Antonio.

Sports

• Sacramento Kings at San Antonio Spurs: Sunday, November 16 at the Frost Bank Center.
• Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Incarnate Word Cardinals: Saturday, November 15 (2:00 p.m.) at the Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.

Beyond the big festivals and concerts already mentioned, here are several more great events and activities for this weekend.

Arts, Culture, & Comedy

San Antonio Tattoo Arts Festival: A three-day event featuring top local, national, and international tattoo artists, live ink sessions, competitions, seminars, and a vendor market. All weekend (Friday through Sunday) at the Freeman Expo Hall C.

The Sixties Show: The Greatest 1960's Music Re-Creation. A full multi-media theatrical concert experience featuring former band members of rock legends, complete with 60s attire, narration, newsreel footage, and a light show. Sunday, November 16 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

The Ultimate Tribute to Journey & Styx (Majesty of Rock): What: A tribute concert featuring the music of Journey and Styx. Sunday, November 16 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre.

D.L. Hughley: Stand-up comedy performances by the celebrated comedian and actor. Performances all weekend (Friday through Sunday) at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club.

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift: A unique musical experience where a string quartet performs Taylor Swift's hits, surrounded by hundreds of candles. Saturday, November 15 at The Josephine Theatre

Art Exhibitions

• Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps (Briscoe Western Art Museum)
• Larry Bell: Improvisations and Maya Blue: Ancient Color, New Visions (San Antonio Museum of Art)
• Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature (McNay Art Museum)

Ongoing Fun & Family Activities

• Saturday Night Rodeo: Weekly rodeo event featuring bull riding, roping, and other classic rodeo activities. Saturday, November 15 at Tejas Rodeo Company.
• Sisters Grimm Haunted Pub Crawl: A historical ghost tour and pub crawl that explores San Antonio's haunted past. Friday and Saturday nights. Begins at The St. Anthony Hotel