Space Center Houston announced that American rock bands 311 and The Wallflowers will headline its fifth annual Moon 2 Mars Festival, returning during Spring Break from March 11 through March 14, 2026. The festival is presented by Wellby Financial and combines live music with space-themed education and interactive experiences.
Four Days of Music, STEM and Space Exploration
Moon 2 Mars is designed as a day-to-night festival offering hands-on STEM activities, live entertainment and themed food, alongside Space Center Houston’s signature attractions. The event is open to guests of all ages and celebrates Houston’s identity as Space City.
During daytime hours, visitors will have access to Space Center Houston’s immersive exhibits, including more than 400 space-flown artifacts. Guests can also take tram tours of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, view the American premiere of “The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks,” and participate in interactive experiences such as Mission: Sketch, where visitors can simulate launching a spacecraft.
Concert Nights Highlight the Weekend
Live concerts will anchor the final two nights of the festival. The Wallflowers will perform Friday, March 13, followed by 311 headlining Saturday, March 14. Concerts on both nights are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with festival activities running from late morning through the evening.
311, known for blending rock, reggae and funk influences, will headline Saturday’s show, while The Wallflowers, led by Jakob Dylan, will take the stage Friday night with their catalog of alternative rock hits.
Event Schedule and Ticket Information
The Moon 2 Mars Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12. Extended festival and concert hours are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 13–14, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The event will take place at Space Center Houston, located at 1601 NASA Parkway.
Ticket options include general admission, bundled festival packages and concert-only tickets. A member presale runs from Jan. 20 through Jan. 26, with public ticket sales opening Jan. 27. Additional details and pricing information are available through Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival website.
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