Things to Do in September in San Antonio

September 3 - 7, 2025

The World Heritage Festival is a five-day celebration where you can explore San Antonio’s rich cultural heritage and learn more about the San Antonio Missions through special tours and programming.

Great World Heritage Events You Won't Want to Miss:

• Heritage in Partnership Tours | September 3-7, 2025: Enjoy co-led tours with special guests and learn more about history and preservation. 

• Tour de las Misiones | September 6, 2025: Enjoy a 7-22-mile bike ride while stopping at one or all of the San Antonio Missions!

• Junior Ranger Day | September 6, 2025: Activities for all ages will be stationed at each of the San Antonio Missions. 

September 5 and 13, 2025

Want to party at the Tower of the Americas? Head to the plaza for a special music and party night on September 5 or attend a movie screening of Mufasa: The Lion King under the stars on September 13. 

September 6, 2025

Kids, get ready for San Antonio’s biggest play date at The DoSeum! The Big Day of Play is all about music. Enjoy performances, make your own instrument, and explore this hands-on museum.

Select Days September 11 - November 2, 2025

Have a little one who is all about Baby Shark? Then it's time to head over to SeaWorld San Antonio for an exclusive event you won't find anywhere else in Texas! Celebrate 10 years of Baby Shark with sing-alongs, dancing, meet & greets with baby animals, and more! 

September 11, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Check out the latest exhibit, Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature, at the McNay, where vivid installations like Radioactive Cats and Revenge of the Goldfish blur the line between culture and nature. This imaginative exhibition invites you into surreal, larger-than-life scenes that transform art into an unforgettable adventure in San Antonio.

September 11, 2025

Catch Two Tons of Steel live in concert at The Falls on Main Street at The Shops at La Cantera.

This free outdoor show, presented in partnership with Luckenbach Texas, brings high-energy Texas country with a rockabilly twist. Lawn chairs are welcome starting at 6 p.m., but be sure to leave the coolers at home!

Through September 12, 2025

Luminaria is one of San Antonio’s largest fall arts festivals. But this month, you can get a preview of the action at the It’s Hot! Popup at the Aiden. Explore works inspired by the sizzling Texas summer as you cool off with drinks at this speakeasy-style venue. 

September 15 - October 15, 2025

San Antonio has a rich Hispanic Heritage that comes alive during Hispanic Heritage Month. There are events across the city, from river parades to mariachi nights.

September - October, 2025

San Antonio also has a rich German Heritage, and September marks the start of Oktoberfest. Get ready to raise your steins and prost, y'all!

• Head to local beer gardens, like Prost, for live entertainment and musical acts.

• Or, go all out at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival starting September 6, 2025, for a taste of German cuisine and family-friendly shows.

• Oktoberfest at La Villita happens September 19-21, 2025, and includes incredible flavors, iconic chefs, and lots of family-fun! Back for its second year of fun, flavor, and festive vibes, Oktoberfest at La Villita takes over Maverick Plaza in the heart of downtown.
  
  This three-day celebration highlights the rich cultural traditions of German, Czech, Polish, and Alsatian heritage with live music, dancing, artisan vendors, and mouthwatering food.
  
  PLUS! Don’t miss the Culinary Showcase on Saturday, where top San Antonio chefs will serve up classic Oktoberfest fare like jägerschnitzel, handmade pretzels, sausages, pierogies, and gingerbread, all paired with German-style brews in hand-crafted bier steins.

Shows During September

Speaking of shows, San Antonio’s Stable Hall at Pearl is the go-to spot to catch the best touring musical acts. This month, you can see performances from William Clark Green, Mon Rovia, and The Struts.

Thursdays in September

This month, Pearl is also kicking off its loved Yoga Under the Stars nights. Bring your yoga mat and enjoy peaceful flows every Thursday evening for free.

September 25-28, 2025

Cirque du Soleil will be making a stop in town with a renewed version of their famous OVO show!

OVO follows the story of a peculiar insect that falls for a ladybug. Their romance reveals a bustling miniature world beneath our feet, teeming with agile, energetic creatures in constant motion and connection.

Get ready for a new take on a classic favorite with new acrobatic acts and costumes, original characters, and reinvented music.

September 26, 2025

San Antonio’s favorite free jazz festival is hitting Civic Park at Hemisfair this September, and you won’t want to miss a beat! JazzSA Live is a 2-day festival complete with tunes, food vendors, and tons of fun.