Monday, January 19, 2026
11:00 AM

2026 MLK Day Observance: Speeches & Gospels
11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Featuring local Houston gospel performances inspired by Dr. King's iconic speeches
In-person, free drop-in event - no registration required

In honor of MLK Day each year, the Rothko Chapel plays critically influential speeches from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life throughout the day. Listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice accompanied by local gospel choirs inspired by selected speeches. Schedule forthcoming! 

Artist Barnett Newman’s sculpture Broken Obelisk (1968) on the Rothko Chapel Plaza is dedicated to Dr. King as a reminder of the unfinished work of building beloved community and struggling for justice together.