Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers headline San Antonio November lineup
The Frost Bank Center hosts both concerts on the same weekend, while the Ford Holiday River Parade kicks off the season on Nov. 27.
By Sarah Reynolds ·
San Antonio’s November calendar centers on two major concerts and the start of holiday traditions.
Doja Cat performs the Tour Ma Vie World Tour at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 at the Frost Bank Center. The Jonas Brothers follow with the Burning Up Tour All Over Again at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the same venue. Both acts anchor a month filled with cultural festivals and seasonal markets.
The month begins with Dia de los Muertos celebrations. A commemorative event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Pearl. Local artists create ofrendas for the occasion, and a communal procession moves across the campus at 7:15 p.m. The Calaveras de Azucar Festival also opens on Nov. 1 at Market Square from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring artisan vendors and live entertainment.
Music continues throughout the month. Banda MS plays the Freeman Coliseum at 8 p.m. on Nov. 6. Intocable performs the Cultura Tour at 8 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the Freeman Coliseum. Yuri and Lucero share the stage at 8 p.m. on Nov. 28 for the Entre Amigas Tour. The Spazmatics perform at The Rock at La Cantera on Nov. 14, with general admission tickets priced at $29.99.
Holiday traditions begin in mid-November. Luminaria transforms Houston Street into a lit display from 6 p.m. to midnight on Nov. 14. The San Antonio Zoo launches Zoo Lights on Nov. 14, running through Jan. 3, 2027. Six Flags Holiday in the Park opens on Nov. 21 and continues through Jan. 4, 2027. The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort hosts an immersive ice experience from Nov. 23 through Jan. 3, 2027.
The Ford Holiday River Parade starts at 6 p.m. on Nov. 27 at the Tobin Center. The Witte Museum serves as grand marshal for this year’s event, which carries the theme Holiday Wishes Come True. The parade traditionally takes place the day after Thanksgiving. Pearl also hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 27.
Community events fill the gaps between major shows. Dia del Arbol offers free tree giveaways from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Mission Marquee Plaza. Hemisfair hosts a free Veterans Day event from noon to 6 p.m. on Nov. 14. Celebracion Musical takes place at Market Square on Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring a musician’s blessing from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Recurring markets provide weekly shopping options. The Farmers and Artisans Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 at Mission Marquee Plaza. Pearl hosts a farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Makers Market every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the month.
Family activities include an outdoor film series at Mission Marquee Plaza. The series shows Toy Story 5 on Nov. 7 and Elf on Nov. 21, with screenings running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The San Antonio Zoo offers discounted admission for Bexar County residents on Nov. 27 during Locals Day. The Rock at La Cantera hosts an opening night tree lighting from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 21, featuring an outdoor skating rink.
The Wrap and Rock Holiday Market runs from Nov. 27 to 29 at Frost Plaza at The Rock at La Cantera. Entry is free but requires a reservation. The market features more than 75 local makers and young entrepreneurs. The San Antonio Spurs play preseason games at the Frost Bank Center throughout the month.
