Panda Fest is Coming to Houston at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from May 8-10, 2026

Event, making it’s Houston debut, is nation’s fastest-growing Asian food & culture festival

PANDA FEST, one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia, is scheduled to make it’s Houston arrival for the first time.

This outdoor Asian food festival will be held at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from May 8-10, 2026.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

2 FREE GIFTS: one customized Panda pin with Houston feature, one headband (worth $11)

60+ Asian food and merchandise vendors

100 + Asian street food

Asian culture performance

Panda related merchandise

Panda inflatable

HOURS:

Friday: 4pm to 10pm; Saturday: 10 am to 10pm; Sunday: 10 am to 8pm

WHAT TO KNOW:

– Strollers are allowed

– Children ages 6 and up require a ticket

– Children under 6 do not need a ticket. They will receive a free headband (pins are not included)

– Service animals only

– No outside food or beverages are allowed

TICKETS:

VIP ($25) and General Admission ($14) tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-houston-2026-tickets-1982387095166?aff=oddtdtcreator.

PARKING:

Lot H – 400 spots at 1643 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007; Hours: Open 24 hours

Lot C – 205 spots at 1500 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77002; Hours: Open 24 hours

Theater District Parking at 500 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002/500 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002; Garage Clearance: 6’7″; Open 24 hours

MORE INFORMATION:

Visit https://www.pandafests.com/.

Photos courtesy of Panda Fest