Houston Text Fest: Celebrate Lit in All Forms

HOUSTON TEXT FEST 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Houston, TX

FREE ADMISSION | FREE PARKING | OPEN TO ALL

Houston Text Fest is a new kind of literary and cultural festival, bringing together writers, artists, filmmakers, educators, publishers, and community voices for a full day of storytelling, creativity, and conversation.

Presented by Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say, the inaugural Houston Text Fest celebrates literature and storytelling in all its forms—in English, Spanish, and Spanglish.

Whether you're a reader, writer, artist, student, or simply curious about Houston's creative community, there's something for you.

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Plan your day! Browse the panels, readings, film screenings, workshops, and special presentations, and sign up for the sessions you want to attend.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Houston Text Fest brings together three areas of storytelling:

Fine Arts: Literature, poetry, creative writing, and the traditional arts of storytelling.

Cool Day Jobs: Discover how writers and creative professionals use their skills in publishing, film, law, media, and other industries.

Art & Culture: Explore the people, history, and cultural movements shaping our communities.

Throughout the day, enjoy author readings, thought-provoking panels, film screenings, workshops, open mics, and a literary marketplace featuring books, artists, vendors, and cultural organizations.

FEATURED SESSIONS

Saving Talento Bilingüe de Houston's History and Future: A National Historical and Cultural Site10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Room 503

Defying AZ's Ban of Mexican American Studies Then and New TX Tactics: Dr. Nolan Cabrera, Texas State Representative Christina Morales, and the Librotraficantes10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Room 501

The Making of Chicano Squad: The Power of the Pen12:00–1:30 PM | Room 502

Protecting Your Story: What Every Writer Should Know About Rights, Publishing & Hollywood1:30–3:00 PM | Room 502

And much more, always MÁS!

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EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, October 17, 2026Location: 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, TX 77022Admission: FreeParking: Free

ABOUT NUESTRA PALABRA

With 28 years of championing Latino literature, arts, and culture, Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say presents Houston Text Fest as a new platform for Houston's literary and creative communities.

Nuestra Palabra was named a 2024 Houston Cultural Treasure by the BIPOC Arts Network & Fund and is part of the BANF Cultural Treasures Cohort.

Houston Text Fest is sponsored in part through funding from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.

Interested in sponsoring, vending, or partnering? Contact [email protected].

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS