People from all parts of the world and all walks of life visit the Chapel for renewal and restoration. They come to experience prayer, meditation, religious services, lectures, concerts, or simply sit in silence among the magnificent Mark Rothko murals.
Reimagining Land, Food & Medicine
12:00 PM
Join us online for a discussion with doctor- and farmer-activists on the healing and liberatory relationships between land, food and medicine.
LOCATION
Livestream Only
4th Annual Interfaith Time of Remembrance: Contemplating Cycles of Life & Death
6:30 PM
Contemplate cycles of life and death across faith traditions and cultures through music, prayer, and reflections with interfaith community One Beyond.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Shabbat Service & Book Talk with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
10:00 AM
Join Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in contemplation and conversation with Rothko Chapel President Imam Abdullah Antepli.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
1st Annual Revolution of Joy Festival / 1er Festival Anual Revolución de la Alegría
1:00 PM
Revolution of Joy Festival features poetry, music, fashion, and visual work by artists of trans experience. El Festival Revolución de la Alegría presenta poesía, música, moda y arte visual creados por artistas de experiencia trans.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Meditate with a Himalayan Monk
12:00 PM
Join a transformative midday experience with His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, a Himalayan siddha monk.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
12th Annual Silent Nights Meditation: Tools for Coping During the Holidays
6:30 PM
Join us to experience spiritual refreshment, grounding, and tools to navigate this winter season.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
31st Annual MLK Birthday Observance ”We Got Us: Health & Care Beyond Capitalism”
6:30 PM
Dr. Ricardo Nuila will provide a keynote address, followed by a panel conversation with Houston-based advocates for supporting broader health ecosystems beyond the medical industrial complex.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
2026 MLK Day Speeches & Gospels
11:00 AM
Listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice accompanied by local gospel choies inspired by selected speeches.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Performance: “An Intimate Night with Kinetic Light”
6:30 PM
At the forefront of intersectional disability aesthetics and culture, the company creates work that is both artistically powerful and intentionally accessible.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Concert: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 270th Birthday Celebration
6:30 PM
Rothko Chapel will host a special recital inspired by the composer whose music Mark Rothko himself often preferred while working in his studio.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
2026 Neighborhood Community Day
1:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of free art, music, poetry, and family activities in celebration of our vibrant neighborhood featuring Express Children's Theatre and Islamic Arts Society.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
2026 Earth Day Observance
6:30 PM
The Chapel hosts a timely discussion on the wisdom of Indigenous-led efforts to pass “rights of nature” or “Earth rights."
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
2026 Meditative Moment for Families with Align Mind
11:00 AM
Join us at the Rothko Chapel for a family-friendly mindfulness meditation that combines animal-themed yoga poses, breathing exercises, and creative intention-setting through drawing!
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
2026 Summer Solstice Observance 8:30AM with Atlas Maior
8:30 AM
Atlas Maior is an Austin-based ensemble known for its original fusion of Progressive Jazz with Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Indian music traditions.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
2026 Summer Solstice Observance 12PM with Atlas Maior
12:00 PM
Atlas Maior is an Austin-based ensemble known for its original fusion of Progressive Jazz with Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Indian music traditions.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
2026 Summer Solstice Observance 7PM with Kaminari Taiko
7:00 PM
Kaminari Taiko of Houston, a Japanese drumming ensemble, marks the end of the longest day of the year with an evening performance.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our contributors for their invaluable support. We appreciate your commitment and generosity and your support is crucial in helping us diversify our offerings and create a robust and successful program season.
Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award
The biennial award recognizes up to 3 individuals working within the areas of art, spirituality, and human rights, who have committed their life’s work toward justice and the creation of a more sustainable, livable and possibility-filled world.
Experience past ORA ceremonies on Vimeo or Soundcloud.
Living Mindfully
Explore the relationship between the sacred and the self through video and audio recordings of past practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life.
-Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual & Faith Traditions Soundcloud
-Twilight Meditations & Days of Observance Soundcloud
-Concept of the Divine Series Vimeo Soundcloud
-Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Vimeo Soundcloud
Transformative Power of Art
Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects through video and audio recordings of past concerts and performances on Vimeo and Soundcloud.
Advancing Human Rights
Examine intersectional social justice issues from a local to global perspective through video and audio recordings of past symposia, conversations and lectures.
--Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights Vimeo
--Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2016 Symposium: Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities Vimeo Soundcloud
--2017 Symposium - An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2019 Symposium - Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis Vimeo Soundcloud
--2021/2022 Symposium - Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility Vimeo Soundcloud