Houston Pop-Ups: Where Fandoms Come to Life

Making Houston the ultimate destination for fandom celebrations. Step into your favorite fandoms with carefully crafted experiences that bring your love of music, anime, and fantasy to life in Houston!

IT'S TIME TO RUN IT, HOUSTON! Join us as we celebrate the upcoming comeback of Stray Kids on Saturday, August 8th at Soundbox Studios! This will be our largest event yet (literally) and we're super excited to bring your biggest fan experience in our biggest venue yet! We'll also have our first SKZ Vendor Market along with food, giveaways, raffles, and even more games than ever before. So, come with your friends, family, or even ride solo and get ready to meet fans all from across Houston!

With 2700 sq ft of open space, we're excited to offer an elevated experience for all attendees! VIP Passes are now available and VIPs will be the first permitted to enter the event for first-look at fan merch merch, games, and offerings. VIP PASSES ARE SOLD OUT. PRESALE ENDS THURSDAY AT 11:00 AM (SCROLL BELOW)!

RSVP HERE

H-TOWN: Unleash Your Fandom!

Houston Pop-Ups brings your favorite pop culture phenomena to life through themed experiences that celebrate the fandoms you love. Each month features a different theme, promising FUN, FREEBIES, FRIENDS, AND MORE!

Fantasy Sagas

Step into enchanting worlds of magic, myths, and epic tales.

Musical Sensations

Celebrate and join our vibrant, music-filled K-Pop events.

Whimsy & Wonder

Uncover delightful and imaginative activations filled with charm and spectacle.

AND MORE!

Dive into your favorite fandoms right here in your local community!

From captivating photo ops to delicious themed food, exclusive merchandise, and exciting giveaways, our pop-ups create lasting memories. These aren't just average pop-ups; they are celebrations crafted by fans, for fans!

PRESALE IS LIVE! DON'T MISS OUT!

Get ready, STAYs! Our exclusive presale is now live, but hurry because it ends Thursday at 11:00 AM! Only Tier 1 will be available to reserve till Friday. Presale offers guaranteed merch sizing (several sizes often sell out during event) as well as expedited pickup during the event.

Plus, check out our limited edition merch, exclusively curated for this comeback celebration. We're very excited to finally reveal our "RUN IT"-inspired tees and new TASY Totes!

LET'S DO IT!

STRAY KIDS Fan Pop-Up

Jam out to all of your SKZ faves with STAY and shop with local creators/artists, win album prizes, trade PCs, and sing-along to your favorite hits! We'll have our first RPD challenge for this comeback event along with UltimATE Bingo!

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES: Enjoy Delicious Pastries & Bites

Enjoy delicious drinks, food, and treats from local vendors and be apart of supporting small, family-owned businesses in Houston.

A COMEBACK CELEBRATION YOU DON'T WANNA MISS!

Whether you've been with Stray Kids since debut or recently found your way into the fandom, this is your chance to connect with STAYs, trade photocards, shop unique fan creations, dance your heart out, and make new memories together.

After our event concludes at 2:30 PM, there'll be a Beginners' Choreography dance class at Soundbox Studio at 3:00 PM. The dance class will be just $15 for all attendees and may be purchased during the event (or on Soundbox Studio's website). BIG NEWS: HANA HIRAI (member of THAT CREW and sister of MOMO from TWICE) will be co-hosting a workshop with Soundbox Studios in September! Check it out here: HANA HIRAI WORKSHOP

Event Details: Mark Your Calendar!

WHEN

Saturday, August 8th
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM


VIP PASSES ARE SOLD OUT!

WHERE

Soundbox Studios
3300 Chimney Rock Road
Houston, TX

Free parking available in the main lot

ACTIVITIES

  • NEW: Vendor Market featuring fan artists, creators, and small businesses
  • NEW: STRAY KIDS RPD
  • NEW: "LALALALA" + "DO IT" Dance Challenges
  • Song Trivia + (with a variety of K-Pop songs)
  • Photocard Trading: bring your official photocards & collectibles!
  • SKZ Crafts + Bedazzle Stations
  • Raffles & Prizes: albums, merch, and more
  • Food & Boba: Enjoy delicious food, treats, and drinks,
  • STAY Photo-Op: Create memories with loved ones and new friends

    DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an official collaboration with JYP Entertainment. This is a locally-hosted event brought to you by Houston Pop-Ups for SKZ fans! Please take into consideration any and all food allergens. Houston Pop-Ups and Soundbox Studios are not liable for any allergic reactions.

Upcoming Theme Pop-Ups

Here's a look at our upcoming scheduled themes—which will YOU be joining?

ATEEZ Fan Pop-Up & Listening Party

Date: Friday, June 26th (4:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Location: DABOBA | Houston, TX 77080

BTS Fan Pop-Up & ARMY SING-ALONG

Date: Saturday, July 18th (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM)

Location: DABOBA | Houston, TX 77080

STRAY KIDS COMEBACK

Date: Saturday, August 8th (11:00 AM to 2:30 PM)

Location: Soundbox Studios | 3300 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX

STAY TUNED!

Date: AUGUST

Stay tuned! :)

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Our Mission

Houston Pop-Ups was created by a diverse group of passionate pop culture enthusiasts who noticed something missing in our city: immersive experiences that bring fandoms together. Our team members come from backgrounds in event planning, design, marketing and, most importantly, we're all die-hard fans ourselves!

"We created Houston Pop-Ups because we believe fan communities deserve beautiful, thoughtful spaces to connect in person. In a digital world, there's something magical about celebrating your passions and what you love in an intentional space curated just for you."

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HURRY! RSVP for Our Stray Kids Fan Pop-Up Event!

While an RSVP is not required, it greatly helps us ensure a successful event with enough FREEBIES for everyone.

Questions? Contact us at:
Hello@HoustonPopUps.com

We can't wait to celebrate with you at our event and many more pop-ups to come!