The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert happens on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX.
Since 1989, the Accordion Kings & Queens Concert has been a Houston tradition, drawing capacity crowds to Miller Outdoor Theatre. Presented by Texas Folklife, this annual concert spotlights the accordion’s powerful role across Texas cultural communities and the many styles it brings to the stage: polka, conjunto, zydeco, Cajun, Tejano, swing, and more.
This year marks AKQ #37, featuring headliner Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters. Rooted in a celebrated Louisiana family tradition, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters deliver dance-floor zydeco with driving rhythms and crowd-ready energy.
Led by Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. (David Rubin) on rubboard and vocals, with Tiger Dopsie (Alton Rubin Jr.) on drums and vocals, and Anthony Dopsie (Anthony Rubin) on accordion (photo left), the band brings a sound built for movement, connection, and a great night under the stars.
Texas Folklife Members enjoy exclusive access to advanced priority seating for the 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens. It is one of the many ways they say thank you for keeping Texas traditions alive.
General Admission tickets become available at 10:AM on Friday, October 9, 2026 through the Miller Outdoor Theatre website.
Not a member yet? Join today to claim your priority seats and support the folk and traditional arts of Texas.
Texas Folklife preserves, presents, and celebrates the diverse living traditions of Texas through cultural documentation, public programs, and education. We center tradition bearers, support community-led storytelling, and strengthen connections across generations and cultures.
This performance will also be livestreamed! You can choose to watch it on Miller’s website , YouTube Channel, or Facebook.
Lineup:
Headliner: Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters
2nd Act: Jude Moreau and the Bon Temps Playboys
Opening Act: Susan Torres y Conjunto Los Pinkys
Volunteer Form: https://texasfolklife.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer…
For more information: info@texasfolklife.org
