Airport guide
Flying into George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
Every venue below has IAH as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a large airport 16 miles from downtown Houston in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 25 venues with 264 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is W.W. Thorne Stadium at 3.8 miles.
Venues nearest IAH
| Venue | City | From IAH | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Thorne Stadium | Houston | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) | 1 | HOU, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Charles Bender Performing Arts Center | Humble | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) | 9 | HOU, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Radius Church - TX | Humble | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 1 | HOU, 25 mi | Hotels |
| Premier Wrestling Federation | Houston | 8.8 mi (14.1 km) | 1 | HOU, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Club Mesquite | Houston | 9.8 mi (15.7 km) | 1 | HOU, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Cypress Creek FACE | Spring | 10 mi (16.5 km) | 9 | HOU, 29 mi | Hotels |
| The Big Barn at Dosey Doe | Spring | 12 mi (19.8 km) | 1 | HOU, 36 mi | Hotels |
| Dan Electro's Guitar Bar | Houston | 13 mi (20.1 km) | 1 | HOU, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Heights | Houston | 13 mi (21.0 km) | 42 | HOU, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Spring | 14 mi (23.1 km) | 8 | HOU, 37 mi | Hotels |
| TheMET Church | Houston | 15 mi (23.6 km) | 2 | HOU, 29 mi | Hotels |
| Traders Village Houston | Houston | 17 mi (27.5 km) | 16 | HOU, 26 mi | Hotels |
| Main Street Crossing | Tomball | 18 mi (29.1 km) | 62 | HOU, 37 mi | Hotels |
| CFISD Visual and Performing Arts Center | Cypress | 19 mi (30.5 km) | 12 | HOU, 31 mi | Hotels |
| Crighton Theatre | Conroe | 24 mi (38.0 km) | 40 | HOU, 47 mi | Hotels |
| Lone Star Convention Center | Conroe | 26 mi (41.0 km) | 2 | HOU, 49 mi | Hotels |
| 2920 Roadhouse Restaurant | Hockley | 26 mi (41.6 km) | 1 | HOU, 41 mi | Hotels |
| Guitars and Classic Cars Ranch | Montgomery | 28 mi (45.7 km) | 1 | HOU, 51 mi | Hotels |
| Texan Theater - Cleveland | Cleveland | 29 mi (46.6 km) | 11 | HOU, 50 mi | Hotels |
| W.E. Billy Morgan Rodeo Arena | Katy | 29 mi (47.0 km) | 3 | HOU, 35 mi | Hotels |
| Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum | Huntsville | 52 mi (83.2 km) | 11 | None | Hotels |
| Bowers Stadium | Huntsville | 52 mi (83.2 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Jolly Fox Club | Huntsville | 52 mi (83.2 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Old Town Theatre | Huntsville | 53 mi (84.5 km) | 21 | None | Hotels |
| Huff Brewing Company | Bellville | 55 mi (88.3 km) | 5 | None | Hotels |
Event weekends near IAH
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues IAH is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 12 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 19 | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 3 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 17 | CFISD Visual and Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 7 | Crighton Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 18 | Traders Village Houston | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 6 | Traders Village Houston | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 4 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 5 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 7 | CFISD Visual and Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 7 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 8 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
Next events near IAH
They Might Be Giants
The Heights, Houston, Texas
From about $81.00View TicketsDavid Nail
Main Street Crossing, Tomball, Texas
Andrew Duhon
Main Street Crossing, Tomball, Texas
They Might Be Giants
The Heights, Houston, Texas
From about $35.00View TicketsSara Evans
2920 Roadhouse Restaurant, Hockley, Texas
Sam Houston Bearkats Women's Volleyball vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, Huntsville, Texas
From about $25.00View TicketsMarty Haggard
Main Street Crossing, Tomball, Texas
Tommy Castro And The Painkillers
The Heights, Houston, Texas
From about $19.00View TicketsSam Houston Bearkats Women's Volleyball vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, Huntsville, Texas
From about $25.00View TicketsTreaty Oak Revival
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Spring, Texas
From about $128.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: They Might Be Giants
- Nov 11: Andrew Duhon
- Nov 12: Sara Evans
- Nov 13: Sam Houston Bearkats Women's Volleyball vs. Wes…
When events near IAH happen
- 72% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 114 of 163 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities IAH serves
| City | Events | From IAH | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 64 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Tomball | 62 | 18 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Conroe | 42 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Huntsville | 35 | 52 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Spring | 18 | 7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Cleveland | 11 | 29 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Humble | 10 | 4.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Katy | 3 | 32 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Hockley | 1 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Montgomery | 1 | 28 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near IAH
| Airport | Type | From IAH |
|---|---|---|
| HOU William P. Hobby Airport | Large airport | 24 mi |
HOU is the second option for 20 of these venues.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which venues are closest to IAH?
Of the venues IAH is the first airport we list for, the closest are W.W. Thorne Stadium (3.8 miles), Charles Bender Performing Arts Center (4.9 miles) and Radius Church - TX (5.8 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which other airports are near IAH?
Within 50 miles of IAH we also list William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 24 miles away.
How far is IAH from downtown Houston?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 16 miles (25.2 km) from downtown Houston in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near IAH in the next 12 weeks?
We list 113 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues IAH is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 20, with 19. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is IAH from Main Street Crossing?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 18 miles from Main Street Crossing in a straight line.
