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October Evenings: Live Music at Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston

September 29, 2026

Live music returns to Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston every Friday and Saturday evening in October 2026, at Shearn's and in the hotel lobby.

Live music fills Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston every Friday and Saturday evening in October 2026. Cindy Perkins plays Fridays at Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks, and Stephen Schaaf (Boo), Josh Galvan and Krista Sharpe take turns on Saturdays in the hotel lobby.

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October Evenings runs from Friday, October 2 through Saturday, October 31, 2026. Whether you're planning dinner with Gulf views, a night out after a day at the pyramids, or a weekend stay on the island, here is the full schedule and everything you need to plan your evening.

What Is October Evenings at Moody Gardens Hotel?

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Every Friday, live music plays at Shearn's from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Every Saturday, live music plays in the hotel lobby from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. That adds up to ten evenings of live music across the month.

Fridays at Shearn's With Cindy Perkins

Cindy Perkins performs at Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks on five Fridays: October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Shearn's is the hotel's signature restaurant, with floor-to-ceiling views of the Gulf waters. Reservations are required, and resort casual attire is required in the dining room.

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‍Make a reservation at Shearn's to save your table.

Saturdays in the Hotel Lobby

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Three artists share the Saturday lineup, and every night runs from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

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  • Saturday, October 3: Stephen Schaaf (Boo)
  • Saturday, October 10: Josh Galvan
  • Saturday, October 17: Krista Sharpe
  • Saturday, October 24: Stephen Schaaf (Boo)
  • Saturday, October 31: Stephen Schaaf (Boo)

The lobby level also has the Lobby Bar, lush gardens, trickling waterfalls and fish tanks, so you can arrive early and settle in before the music starts.

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Make a Night of It in Galveston

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Live music pairs well with a full day at Moody Gardens. Spend the afternoon at the Aquarium Pyramid and Rainforest Pyramid, then head to the hotel for the evening. If you would rather not drive back after the last song, book a room at Moody Gardens Hotel and stay the night.

Plan Your Visit

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Here's what you need to know before you go.

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  • What: October Evenings, live music at Moody Gardens Hotel
  • Where: Moody Gardens Hotel, 1 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77554
  • Fridays at Shearn's: October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6:30 to 9:30 PM, with Cindy Perkins
  • Saturdays in the hotel lobby: October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, with Stephen Schaaf (Boo), Josh Galvan and Krista Sharpe
  • Shearn's dining room: Reservations are required, and resort casual attire is required
  • More events: See everything on the Moody Gardens events calendar

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Join Us for October Evenings

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Ten evenings, four artists and one hotel on the Galveston waterfront. Pick your night, bring your friends and make October Evenings part of your fall plans at Moody Gardens.

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