The Rothko Chapel is a reflective space, presenting programs that promote spirituality, creativity, dialogue and action, leading to more equitable, empowered, and engaged communities. We invite you to experience the transformative power of this sacred space.
The 2025-2026 Public Program Season focuses on health justice and equity, including conversations, performances, and meditations on community well-being and rituals of remembrance and empowerment. As we navigate a world that is increasingly violent, stressed, sick, isolated, and divided, what are our unique responsibilities and skills to contribute to our collective physical and spiritual health?
All programs are Pay What You Can with a suggested value. Programs followed by a reception will be noted on the event listing. Read more on Rothko Chapel Event FAQs.
2025 Concert for Peace with Jaipur Literature Festival
Sunday, September 7 2025, 9 AM
Join us for a contemplative morning featuring Indian classical music and poetry readings for Peace Day.
“Origenes: Voice & Percussion through the Ages” with Ars Lyrica
Saturday, September 20 2025, 11 AM
Orígenes is a bilingual, interactive program curated by Mexican-born mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte and Spanish-born percussionist Jesús Pacheco, and featuring guitarist Héctor Alfonso Torres.
Bread & Puppet Circus
Tuesday, October 14 2025, 6 PM
Bread and Puppet is renowned for its giant papier-mâché puppets, raucous brass band music, and radical theater rooted in social justice, art, and community.
Reimagining Land, Food & Medicine
Thursday, October 23 2025, 12 PM
Join us online for a discussion with doctor- and farmer-activists on the healing and liberatory relationships between land, food and medicine.
4th Annual Interfaith Time of Remembrance: Contemplating Cycles of Life & Death
Thursday, October 30 2025, 6 PM
Contemplate cycles of life and death across faith traditions and cultures through music, prayer, and reflections with interfaith community One Beyond.
Shabbat Service & Book Talk with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Sunday, November 2 2025, 10 AM
Join Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in contemplation and conversation with Rothko Chapel President Imam Abdullah Antepli.
1st Annual Revolution of Joy Festival
Saturday, November 8 2025, 1 PM
Revolution of Joy Festival features poetry, music, fashion, and visual work by artists of trans experience in celebration of joy and self-expression.
Meditate with a Himalayan Monk
Wednesday, November 19 2025, 12 PM
Join a transformative midday experience with His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, a Himalayan siddha monk.
12th Annual Silent Nights: A Holiday Meditation
Thursday, December 11 2025, 6 PM
Join us to experience spiritual refreshment, grounding, and tools to navigate this winter season.
31st Annual MLK Birthday Observance ”We Got Us: Health & Care Beyond Capitalism”
Thursday, January 15 2026, 6 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.