Accordion Kings & Queens 2025

Headliner: Sean Ardoin

Headlining this year’s event is GRAMMY-nominated zydeco artist Sean Ardoin. A Louisiana native and four-time GRAMMY nominee, Ardoin continues his family’s musical legacy with a high-energy performance that blends tradition and innovation. His latest album, 25: Back to My Roots, has earned a 2025 GRAMMY nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album.

In 2024, Ardoin received international recognition as the host of Amplify Louisiana, an award-winning travel documentary that won top honors at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. His work has highlighted Louisiana's cultural and musical richness, solidifying his role as a cultural ambassador.

Featured Performers

Brave Combo – A GRAMMY-winning quintet from Denton, Texas, known for their unique fusion of polka, rock, salsa, cumbia, and more.

The Texas Sweethearts – A family band from the Rio Grande Valley performing Tex-Mex favorites with passion and authenticity.

Texas Folklife Members Perk ✨
This portal is exclusively for Texas Folklife members to reserve pre-assigned seating at Miller Outdoor Theatre—a special thank-you for supporting our mission! Reserve your seat now and join us for a lively night filled with toe-tapping tunes and community spirit.

🎟 Free Event | Membership Required for Reserved Seats
Not a member yet? Visit texasfolklife.org to join today!

Tickets

• Tickets for covered seating are always free at Miller.
• A portion of the tickets will be available for reservation online on www.milleroutdoortheatre.com the day before each performance starting at 10:00 AM through noon the day of the show, or until those tickets run out.
• The remainder of the tickets will be available at the Box Office, which opens an hour before the show starts.
• You must be 16 or older to reserve tickets and there is a maximum of 4 tickets per order.
• Please be in your seat at least 10 minutes before show time as unoccupied seats will be released to the waiting public at the publicized show time or at manager’s discretion.
• Tickets cannot be reserved by phone unless you need accessible seating, by calling 832-487-7123.
• If you missed the chance to reserve a seat online, there are always tickets available at the Box Office, which opens 1 hour before show time.

Hill Seating

• Hill seating is on a first come, first served basis.
• If you are facing the stage, lawn chairs should be placed on the left side, and blankets should go on the right so that everyone has a great view.
• We ask that you leave bicycles in one of the nearby bike racks.
• Please leave your pets at home.
• There is no smoking or vaping allowed on the Hill.

Accessible Seating

• There are easily accessible wheelchair spaces in the covered seating area.
• To reserve accessible seating, you must call 832-487-7123 in advance. These tickets are not available online.

Additional Policies

• Miller Outdoor offers a casual and relaxed performing arts experience for seasoned audience members and new attendees alike!
• Bring your picnics! Alcoholic beverages are allowed at Miller, however no glass containers please.
• Please leave your pets at home.
• No smoking or vaping is allowed at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
• Drones are not permitted on Miller premises.
• Free parking is available in the various Hermann Park lots around Miller. Due to limited parking, we encourage carpooling, ridesharing, or using public transportation!