Galveston Island Revue Weekend

A Swell Time on the Texas Shore | June 2026 Dates TBD

The sun is shining, the parasols are twirling, and Galveston is set to be the ritziest spot on the coast for a weekend of old-fashioned fun.

The Galveston Island Revue Weekend is the bees’ knees, a real humdinger of an event bringing back the glitz, the glamour, and the good times of a bygone era. Dust off your glad rags, grab your best guy or gal, and get ready to cut a rug, it’s going to be a doozy.

Inspired by the golden days of seaside amusement, when flappers and gents packed their trunks for a season on the shore, this weekend is chock-full of vintage charm. With live music, classic cars, retro vendors, and the world-famous Bathing Beauties Contest, Galveston is rolling out the red carpet for a summertime spectacle straight from the heyday of boardwalk revelry.

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Pictured: Galveston Island Revue Weekend
The Galveston Island Revue Weekend puts a spotlight on the island’s vintage past while highlighting many of Galveston Historical Foundation’s incredible sites and properties. The annual event has become a signature kick-off to Galveston’s summer season.
Will Wright Galveston Historical Foundation’s Chief Creative Officer

A Weekend of High-Tailin’ Fun

Galveston Island Revue
Bathing Beauties Contest

Step right up, folks, and feast your eyes on a dazzling display of dames in their finest vintage swimwear. With their parasols twirling and their charm turned up to eleven, these gals will strut their stuff for a chance at sashes, cash prizes, and a whole lot of bragging rights. This ain’t just any beauty pageant—this is the grandaddy of them all, a seaside spectacle that put Galveston on the map a century ago.

Galveston Island Revue
Classic Car Show

Roll down the boulevard and straight into hot rod heaven. From chrome-plated roadsters to rumble-seat cruisers, this car show is jam-packed with whitewall wonders and souped-up jalopies that will have every greaser and gearhead grinning from ear to ear. Whether you’re a full-fledged motorhead or just love a smooth ride, this shindig is guaranteed to get your heart racing.

Galveston Island Revue
Live Music and Entertainment

You can bet your bottom dollar that this bash will have the joint jumpin’ with live tunes all weekend long. From big band swing to rockin’ rockabilly, the sounds of yesteryear will keep your feet moving and your spirits high. So shine up those shoes and get ready to give the dance floor a run for its money.

Galveston Island Revue
Vintage Vendors and Market

Looking for the perfect fedora? A sassy swing dress? Maybe a little razzmatazz to add to your wardrobe? You’ll find all that and more at the Revue’s vintage market, where vendors from near and far will be peddling their wares. Whether you’re after a new bauble, a feathered fascinator, or a piece of art deco delight, this is the place to find those swell little details that make an outfit sing.

Galveston Island Revue
Retro Photo Ops

Say cheese and strike a pose like you just stepped off a boardwalk postcard from the 1920s. With classic cars, mid-century beach props, and historic backdrops at every turn, you’ll have no trouble capturing the perfect snapshot to prove you were part of the scene.

Galveston Island Revue
History and Heritage

Learn the skinny on Galveston’s storied past, from the heyday of the Pageant of Pulchritude to the island’s legendary summer bashes that put it on the map. History buffs and beach bums alike will love this peek into a time when the boardwalk bustled, the jazz played on, and the whole town was the cat’s meow.

Galveston Island Revue is a fun way to welcome the summer and celebrate a historical event from a century ago. This one-of-a-kind event brings a colorful story to life along Galveston’s famous seawall...
Dwayne Jones GHF Executive Director

Step Back in Time and Celebrate Summer in Style

More than just an event, Galveston Island Revue Weekend is a grand old-fashioned hootenanny—a chance to kick up your heels, sip something fizzy, and relive the magic of summers past.

So grab your best Panama hat, pin up those curls, and join the razzle-dazzle. It’s going to be the cat’s pajamas.

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