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 21 venues with 289 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Charles Bender Performing Arts Center at 4.9 miles.
Venues nearest IAH
| Venue | City | From IAH | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Bender Performing Arts Center | Humble | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) | 7 | 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 |
| The Big Barn at Dosey Doe | Spring | 12 mi (19.8 km) | 2 | HOU, 36 mi | Hotels |
| The Heights | Houston | 13 mi (21.0 km) | 40 | HOU, 13 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Spring | 14 mi (23.1 km) | 18 | HOU, 37 mi | Hotels |
| TheMET Church | Houston | 15 mi (23.6 km) | 1 | HOU, 29 mi | Hotels |
| Sam Houston Race Park | Houston | 15 mi (23.8 km) | 3 | HOU, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Main Street Crossing | Tomball | 18 mi (29.1 km) | 93 | HOU, 37 mi | Hotels |
| Crosby Church - TX | Crosby | 19 mi (29.9 km) | 1 | HOU, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Crighton Theatre | Conroe | 24 mi (38.0 km) | 47 | HOU, 47 mi | Hotels |
| 2920 Roadhouse Restaurant | Hockley | 26 mi (41.6 km) | 11 | 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) | 6 | HOU, 50 mi | Hotels |
| Home Run Dugout | Katy | 29 mi (46.6 km) | 1 | HOU, 31 mi | Hotels |
| Wildcatter Saloon | Katy | 33 mi (53.3 km) | 1 | HOU, 35 mi | Hotels |
| Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field | Prairie View | 40 mi (64.0 km) | 3 | HOU, 53 mi | Hotels |
| Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum | Huntsville | 52 mi (83.2 km) | 17 | — | Hotels |
| Bowers Stadium | Huntsville | 52 mi (83.2 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Old Town Theatre | Huntsville | 53 mi (84.5 km) | 25 | — | Hotels |
| Huff Brewing Company | Bellville | 55 mi (88.3 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
Event weekends near IAH
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues IAH is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 12 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 14 | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 10 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 17 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 10 | Crighton Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 9 | Crighton Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 11 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 9 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 11 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 3 | Main Street Crossing | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 9 | Crighton Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 7 | Crighton Theatre | Search this weekend |
Next events near IAH
Babymetal, Halestorm & Violent Vira
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Spring, Texas
From about $28.00View TicketsNext Stop Comedy
Huff Brewing Company, Bellville, Texas
ABBA LA: The ABBA Concert Experience - Tribute
Main Street Crossing, Tomball, Texas
From about $120.00View TicketsGable Price
The Heights, Houston, Texas
From about $41.00View TicketsABBA LA: The ABBA Concert Experience - Tribute
Main Street Crossing, Tomball, Texas
Bob Wills' Texas Playboys
Old Town Theatre, Huntsville, Texas
From about $273.00View TicketsABBA LA: The ABBA Concert Experience - Tribute
Main Street Crossing, Tomball, Texas
From about $119.00View TicketsHayden Haddock
2920 Roadhouse Restaurant, Hockley, Texas
From about $230.00View TicketsRhonda Vincent
Main Street Crossing, Tomball, Texas
From about $137.00View TicketsFive Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Spring, Texas
From about $34.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Babymetal, Halestorm & Violent Vira
- Sep 26: ABBA LA: The ABBA Concert Experience - Tribute
- Sep 27: Rhonda Vincent
When events near IAH happen
- 69% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 144 of 190 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities IAH serves
| City | Events | From IAH | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball | 93 | 18 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Conroe | 47 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Huntsville | 46 | 52 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Houston | 45 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Spring | 20 | 7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Hockley | 11 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Humble | 8 | 4.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Cleveland | 6 | 29 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Prairie View | 3 | 40 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Katy | 2 | 32 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Crosby | 1 | 19 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 17 of these venues.
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Frequently asked questions
Which venues are closest to IAH?
Of the venues IAH is the first airport we list for, the closest are Charles Bender Performing Arts Center (4.9 miles), Radius Church - TX (5.8 miles) and Premier Wrestling Federation (8.8 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 122 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 Oct 16, with 17. Counted as of Sep 24, 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.
