We could come up with at least 210 reasons why there’s no better time than the present to visit San Antonio. If 2024 didn't bring you an Alamo City getaway (and even if it did!), let's look at the many reasons to visit San Antonio in 2025!

2025 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® Heads to San Antonio

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Let's go, NCAA® fans!

The 2025 Men’s Final Four® lands in San Antonio April 4-7, 2025 at the Alamodome

New Adventures Await at San Antonio’s Favorite Attractions

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Are you ready for new adventures at San Antonio's top attractions? Take Six Flags Fiesta Texas, for example, where you'll soon say adios to the roller coaster giant formerly known as "The Goliath" and say hello to the newly branded "Chupacabra," who will fit in nicely in the "Los Festivales" section of the park. 

Exterior view of Spekboom Lodge at San Antonio Zoo

Closeup of Waffles the Giraffe at San Antonio Zoo

Artist rendering of exterior of Congo Falls at San Antonio Zoo

At the San Antonio Zoo, you can catch the Waffles the giraffe, the newest addition to the zoo's giraffe family. Maybe with a good night's rest at Spekboom Lodge, the zoo's overnight bookable lodging option, you can get a better look! Keep your eyes peeled (you know - like a banana) for the zoo's upcoming gorilla habitat, Congo Falls, coming later in 2025. 

Finally, don't miss out on the exciting new aquatic adventures at SeaWorld San Antonio, including the upcoming arrival of Rescue Jr. this spring! Rescue Jr. will be a hands-on adventure zone for younger guests to learn more about SeaWorld’s animal rescue efforts, explore exciting rides, splash through colorful water features, and experience the rescue and rehabilitation work SeaWorld is known for. 

Performances for Every Taste Grace San Antonio Stages

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Performing arts from stage plays to concerts, musicals, comedy acts, and more - San Antonio was made for the best in live performances. Looking for a honky tonk good time? The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo headliners include country giants like Keith Urban, Mark Chestnutt, and Dwight Yoakam, in addition to many other stars throughout its February run. 

Get loud at the Alamodome with shows like Monster Jam or the upcoming Post Malone and Jelly Roll concert. The Aztec Theatre offers shows to make you move your feet, like Who's Bad - The Michael Jackson Experience, in addition to concerts by Bright Eyes and Hippo Campus. 

Majestic-Featured

Over at the appropriately named Majestic Theatre, 2025 brings incredible shows like Moulin Rouge and The Wiz as well as concerts from beloved artists like Michael Bolton and Smokey Robinson. Los Tigres del Norte, Trivium, and Buller for My Valentine all pay Boeing Center at Tech Port a visit in 2025, and the Carver Community Cultural Center's 2025 lineup is a can't-miss with performances by Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Tamara Adira, and more. 

Looking for a festival of sounds? Catch Sunset: The Festival at The Espee starring acts that include Band of Horses and Cody Jasper. Laugh with Marc Maron at The Empire, get folky with Gregory Alan Isakov at Stable Hall, and catch Jeff Dunham or Toby Mac at Frost Bank Center. Hear your favorite tunes from yesteryear at San Pedro Playhouse's Jersey Boys, or take the kids to see their literary favorites come to life at Magik Theatre's Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play!  

Then, get classical with a free performance by Musical Bridges Around the World and snap your fingers for the Addams Family at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Brand-New Exhibits and Treasures at San Antonio Museums

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Art gallery room with displays under protective glass San Antonio Museum of Art
Exterior view of McNay Art Museum with palm trees McNay Art Museum
Red covered wagon inside musem exhibit Briscoe Western Art Museum

San Antonio's beloved museums are all welcoming new exhibits you won't want to miss in 2025. Here is a taste of what you can expect to see throughout the year:

New Flavors to Taste in the Culinary Capital of Texas®

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San Antonio's culinary scene is always booming. How else would we be one of only two UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy in the entire country AND the Culinary Capital of Texas?

2025 brings even more locations of your San Antonio favorites - like Curry Boys BBQ and La Panadería as well as brand new restaurants like Los Tíos, Elsewhere Too, and The Sicilian Butcher.

Mexico Ceaty

One of the newest concepts we cannot wait to try? Mexico Ceaty! Coming in early 2025, Mexico Ceaty will honor the culinary history and culture of both Mexico and San Antonio.

Located inside the Shops at Rivercenter on San Antonio’s famous River Walk, here are the restaurant concepts you'll be able to find soon:

  1. Tres Arcos: An eclectic full-service restaurant focusing on the flavor, flair, and favorites of Tex-Mex cuisine 

  2. Dos Cantinas: A bar with two “Sunken Garden” sitting areas and elevated lofts, offering a lively atmosphere with margaritas, tequila cocktails and an elaborate menu 

  3. El Ultimo: A speakeasy-style agave tasting room showcasing artisanal mezcals and aged tequilas 

  4. Dulce Aroma: A panadería café specializing in Mexican pastries, fresh churros, and breakfast tacos in a casual environment