Entertainment, Arts & Culture

The Brazos Valley is home to incredible entertainment, arts and culture for all tastes and ages.

Visit College Station and Destination Bryan are fantastic resources for delving even further into what's here. Plus, with our close proximity to Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin, a quick trip out of town allows you the chance for even more fun.

Music

Live music is a major part of life here. The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra delights audiences and regularly brings in heralded guest musicians. Brazos Valley Chorale brings 100 voices from college students to retirees in presenting a wide range of music. Texas A&M's Memorial Student Center Opera and Performing Arts Society (MSC OPAS) has offered five decades worth of entertainment, including major musical acts. Texas A&M's Department of Music Activities features more than 1,300 students in bands, orchestras and choral groups who perform regularly. And musicians from country to jazz to rock and roll to hip hop pack venues across the region with their performances. In early 2022, the City of Bryan was certified as a Music Friendly community by the Texas Music Office, a division of the Office of the Governor of Texas.

Theater

From major stage performances through MSC OPAS to community theatre to ballet to youth plays, the Brazos Valley features a tremendous set of theatre groups. Texas A&M and Blinn College offer on-stage entertainment options, and locally-based performers have been wowing audiences for decades. You can learn more about many of them through the Brazos Valley Theatre Collective.

Museums

The region's biggest tourist attraction is the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum on the campus of Texas A&M. People from across the country and around the world visit the Brazos Valley to learn about the life of America's 41st president and his family. The A&M campus has other museums showcasing art and history. Off campus, museums for natural history, children, African American history, art and military history welcome guests year-round. Learn more about our museums through Yelp's listings.

Historic Downtown Bryan

A Texas cultural district, the downtown portion of Bryan is a mix of retail shops, artwork and nightlife, and it has been growing quickly over the course of the 21st century. Beyond the shops, restaurants and galleries, the Queen Theatre and Palace Theater host movies, music and other events.

Parks and Recreation

The Brazos Valley is nationally recognized for its outdoor activities, and our community is committed to improving them even more. With more than 100 parks, year-round activities for residents of all ages and renowned golf courses, you can walk, run, relax and play in so many ways.

Sports

Not only is Texas A&M University home to premier research and education opportunities, it also has amazing athletics. The Fightin' Texas Aggies compete in 20 varsity sports. While there aren't A&M sports over the summer, the action in the Brazos Valley doesn't stop. The Brazos Valley Bombers and Brazos Valley Cavalry FC feature up-and-coming athletes from across the country in baseball and soccer, respectively. Area high school students also provide excitement in numerous sports during the year, including football under Texas's famed "Friday night lights."

Movies

If you want to check out the latest movie or a classic film on the big screen, the Brazos Valley has plenty of options. In College Station, the Cinemark theater features 18 screens, and Star Cinema Grill offers meals with major movies. Bryan has the 15-screen Premiere Cinemas which includes IMAX offerings. The historic Queen Theatre in Downtown Bryan features both first-run movies and classic films.