HOUSTON ā Galveston is about to shakeābecause one of the nationās biggest motorcycle rallies is officially underway! The 2025 Lone Star Rally kicked off today, Thursday, November 6 and runs through Sunday, November 9, bringing with it four full days of bikes, music, vendors, and nonstop coastal energy.
If youāve never been, imagine The Strand transformed into a massive festival where chrome sparkles in the sun, live bands crank up the volume, and hundreds of thousands of motorcycle fans flood the island ready to celebrate. Itās big, itās bold, and yesā¦ itās totally free.
šø Free Concerts All Weekend
Get ready for the soundtrack of your weekend. Lone Star Rally brings two full sound stages of live rock and country performances ā all free to the public. This yearās lineup includes high-energy sets from:
- Jackyl
- Saliva
- Montgomery Gentry
- Creed Fisher
- Kevin Fowler
- Hairball
- And more fan favorites filling the streets
Whether youāre a diehard biker or just in it for the music, youāll find a stage with the perfect weekend vibe.
šļø Bikes, Cars & Crowd-Pleasers
Yes ā the rally is famous for its bikes. Youāll see everything from classic cruisers to custom builds that look like rolling works of art. But did you know there are car shows too? Hot rods, lowriders, show-stoppers ā they all make an appearance.
Between the shows, you can stroll the hundreds of vendor booths offering everything from leather gear and handcrafted jewelry to festival eats and artisan goods. Itās truly a choose-your-own-adventure.
š“ VIP Packages With the Best Views
If you want to level up your weekend, check out the VIP Packages. These offer balcony access from five venues overlooking The Strandā¦ and yes, that means prime viewing as 100,000+ bikes cruise by each day.
Bonus perks include:
- Air conditioning (a blessing)
- Real bathrooms (a bigger blessing)
- Great food + dedicated bars
If you want the full rally experience with a little extra glam, this is the way to go.
š¤ A True Hometown Festival
The Lone Star Rally is proudly recognized as Houstonās hometown motorcycle festival, and year after year, it draws visitors from across the country. Thanks to event sponsors like Progressive, Miller, Russ Brown, and your Houston Area Chevy Dealers, the rally keeps growingāand keeps the entertainment free.
Whether you head down for the bikes, the concerts, the people-watching, or that salty Galveston breeze, make plans to visit at least one day of the festival.
š Rally Details
š Galveston Island ā The Strand & surrounding areas
š November 6ā9, 2025
š² FREE admission + free concerts
š Full schedule at: LoneStarRally.com
š Info line: 386-682-9582
Ready to ride? The rally is happening now, so grab your crew and hit the road. Houston Life will be live from Galveston all weekend long ā see you there!