Accordion Kings And Queens

The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert

Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Miller Outdoor Theatre

6000 Hermann Park Dr.

Houston, TX 77030

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, 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 we say thank you for keeping Texas traditions alive.

General Admission tickets become available at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 9, 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 here, YouTube Channel, or Facebook here!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accordion Kings & Queens?

Since 1989, the Accordion Kings & Queens Concert has been a staple event of the Houston area. Bringing in capacity crowds at the Miller Outdoor Theatre, AKQ celebrates the musical diversity of the accordion within Texan cultural communities. Historically, the show has showcased the genres of polka, conjunto, zydeco, cajun, Tejano, swing, & more. This year, the event will take place live at the Miller Outdoor Theatre and online.

How can I support the show?

It takes a village to put on a show like this, and we would not be able to offer free and low-cost folk & traditional arts programming like Accordion Kings & Queens without the support of our members and donors! Please consider supporting our work in one of the following ways:

Become a Texas Folklife Member: Our members help to support the production of AKQ as well as get to enjoy exclusive perks for the show such as early access to reserved covered seats to AKQ, complimentary raffle entries, and more! Membership fees are tax-deductible donations.

Donations: Consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Texas Folklife here.
Make an In-Kind Donation: Donate items, experiences, or gift cards to be included in future AKQ Fundraising Efforts like our annual auction/raffle. Contact mfreire@texasfolklife.org for more information.
Buy TXF Merch: Purchase Texas Folklife shirt designs! 100% of shirt profits benefit our organization. Shop our online Bonfire Store here.

When is AKQ 2026?

The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens

COMING SOON!

How can I get VIP seats for Accordion Kings & Queens?

Texas Folklife members enjoy exclusive perks, including early access to reserved covered seating at Accordion Kings & Queens. Memberships help support the production of the event and other statewide programs, and all membership fees are tax-deductible donations.

Learn more about becoming a member here.

How can I sponsor Accordion Kings & Queens?

We welcome sponsorship inquiries from local and corporate businesses interested in supporting Accordion Kings & Queens. Both fiscal and in-kind sponsorships help make this beloved event possible. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mariela Freire at mfreire@texasfolklife.org.