iFest - Houston International Festival
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Country and Region | United States — Texas |
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Type of Festival | Dance |
Location of Festival | Houston, Texas, USA |
Festival Contact Information | iFest - Houston International Festival |
Festival Description | Featuring diverse and celebrated music and dance groups from around the world—Eight international entertainment-themed zones including ten performance venues featuring world music, reggae, ska, celtic, zydeco, blues, funk, country, R & B, rock, salsa, and literature readings. Zones include Jamaica, Wordstock Cafe, International, Incredible India, Latin, Target Kids, African-Caribbean and Louisiana highlighting regional, national and international performers. |
Festival Dates | April 20 - 28, 2013 |
Festival Links | http://www.ifest.org/ |
Other Sources:
Podcast interviews:
- If you like this festival… listen to
- Sunny Jain, Red Baraat — nine-piece band
http://kadmusarts.com/podcasts/?p=1535
- Sunny Jain, Red Baraat — nine-piece band
Practical Info:
Venues:
- Downtown Houston—
Including City Hall
Tranquility Park
Bagby Street
Upper and Lower Sam
Houston Park and outbound Allen Parkway
Tickets 2006:
- On sale March 13, 2006
Houston area H-E-B stores - Online
http://www.ifest.org - By phone
(01) 713-654-8808, Ext. 290 - Prices
- Early Bird discount tickets—$8 until April 19
- Advanced discount tickets—$10 from April 20 - 30
- Tickets at the gate—$12
- Children under 10—free
- Group Tickets—$7 each with a minimum purchase of 50
Parking:
- Easy access parking in Houston’s Theater District lots under the Festival site.
- Parking fee—$5.
Transportation:
- METROLine information
(01) 713-635-4000
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