SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) -- The 2026 Houston Filipino Street Festival is not only back with a new time, it's booked another big name to hit the stage in singer, songwriter, actor, and content creator AJ Rafael.

"The YouTube covers. The original songs. Red Roses. The soundtrack to an entire era," festival organizers teased ahead of the Rafael announcement on Instagram.

"For those who grew up listening to AJ, this one might feel a little nostalgic. And for those discovering his music for the first time, GET READY Y'ALL." Rafael's expected performance follows another successful year at the festival, which welcomed NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner, rapper, singer, and spoken word artist Ruby Ibarra as the 2025 headliner.