Catch The Drop-In, a Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series every Thursday (except for July 2), powered by KUTX 98.9. With 23 bands and plenty of opportunity to let loose, it’s time to shake off your blankets and lawn chairs, and prepare to vibe on our H-E-B Stage all summer long.
A free series featuring picture book readings and guided looking at artworks in the Blanton’s collection.
Enjoy a gallery tour of our Paper Vault show.
Join us at Foxy’s Proper Pub for Foxtrot Sessions, starting May 7th and recurring on the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy an upbeat atmosphere with a live DJ from 6–9 PM, right in the heart of downtown Austin.
Locally owned and family run. Professional storytellers and hisTOURy guides in costume share our city and its unique past. 90 minutes every Thursday through Sunday. Family Friendly.
Rosas y Revelaciones: Homage to la Virgen de Guadalupe is a textile art exhibition from April 17th to August 9th at the Mexic-Arte Museum featuring ninety garments and wearable works by artists from across México honoring the enduring cultural and spiritual legacy of la Virgen de Guadalupe.
90s Night every Friday at 9 PM! Come dance, vibe to your favorite throwback tracks, and enjoy a night of great music and good times!
Tuesdays Unplugged! Live acoustic music from 8:00 PM. Enjoy chill vibes, great tunes, and a relaxed atmosphere every Tuesday night
Every Wednesday at Speakeasy Hailed as “The Ultimate New Wave 80’s band” playing the best of (and sometimes the worst of) the most beloved decade of all time!
Ready to get your thinking caps on? While summer is heating up, we're keeping it cool with our summer trivia series, featuring rotating whiskey specials, a chef-crafted food combo, and top-two team prizes. Join us at ATX Barrel + Bites every Wednesday at 6 pm, beginning June 3, for fun-filled nights of good company and plenty of friendly competition!
Put your knowledge to the test with a summer trivia series! Join us at SoCo Bar & Bites every Thursday night, beginning June 4, to score big with chef-curated food specials, a weekly tequila cocktail feature, and prizes for the top two teams. Grab your teammates, put your thinking caps on, and get ready for a season of fun-filled nights in the heart of downtown Austin!
Savor a tankard o' themed cocktails whipped up by our hearty crew of barrrrrtenders. Pose for yer next profile picture next to our fallen captain, One-Eyed Willy, and share tales with yer mates in the most decked out pop-up experience in all the land and sea. It's a Pirate's Life as ye never laid eye on afore. An immersive, multi-sensory, multi-room pirate barrrr experience!
Sunday Flow is your weekly opportunity to reset, recharge, and reconnect before the week ahead. Hosted at Swift House on Congress, this curated yoga experience brings together incredible instructors, intentional movement, curated music, and a welcoming community in a beautiful open-air setting. Enjoy an elevated atmosphere with mats provided, indoor backup options, and limited capacity to create a more meaningful experience. Join us every Sunday for a $10 flow designed to leave you feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected. Looking for something extra? Stay tuned for Afterglow , One Sunday a Month, a signature Sunday experience featuring unique movement journeys, local vendors, coffee, mocktails, and community moments.
“Critter City & Sing-Along” is an interactive musical experience designed for young audiences and their families. Created and performed by the Cover to Cover Quintet, this lively concert invites children to join the fun from the very first note!
Enjoy an free, indoor Latinx art market and learn a craft or Latinx culture the first and third Saturday from 10am to 5pm May through December at the Artisan Mercado. The workshops and events will take place from 12 to 2 p.m
Find handcrafted souvenirs made by local artisans at the Artisan Mercado, a Latin American art and arts and crafts market, at 506 Congress. Discover vividly colored creations made by Latinx artists and artisans, as well as indigenous arts and crafts sourced from Latin America. Shoppers can find handcrafted textiles, dresses, guayaberas, jewelry, dolls, headbands, handbags, keychains, paintings, ceramics and unique souvenirs that echo the deep roots of Texas, grounded in Mexican tradition, while you enjoy live Latin music.
Join us on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, for an incredible community tradition that brings dog lovers and paddlers together to raise critical funds for Austin Pets Alive!’s lifesaving Parvo Puppy Program.
The Hotel Van Zandt Pool Club Series makes its debut Aug. 13-16 with Cowboy Bebop, a Texas-inspired kickoff blending Western flair with laid-back poolside vibes.
Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and join the party as Performa/Dance brings back to the stage BLUEGRASS JUNCTION, with special musical guests — international singer and songwriter Tim Eriksen and Austin’s own Wayside Bluegrass — in a heartfelt intersection of music and dance.
The sequel to our previous event “Open Format”. This was a photography exhibition featuring 20 Austin photographers and a panel of judges from local galleries who selected winners.
Start the school year off strong and enjoy a morning at the park featuring a community resource fair and fun activities including storybook reading, line dance lessons, food & drink, art activities, and more.
Bring your blankets and picnic setup to relax on the lawn and enjoy a summer evening featuring a live DJ set, family-friendly activities, local vendors, community partners, and an outdoor screening of the classic movie Death Becomes Her (1992, PG-13).
The Lunar Foundation's Illuminate speaker series, presented with KUT, features acclaimed editorial photographer Peter Yang in conversation with KUT Visuals Editor Deborah Cannon for a discussion on his career, followed by a Q&A and networking mixer.
Experience the excitement of the 2026 Pride Parade from one of the best views in downtown Austin. The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta's terrace overlooks Congress Avenue, offering reserved seating, festive food and beverage options, and front-row views of all the celebration.
Come to the park on August 22 for the Austin Boogie Down Picnic! Bring your skates if you have them, yoga mats, picnic blankets and join the fun. If you want movement, connection and something different, this is for you. Come move, play, laugh and connect while you enjoy field-day style games, yoga and live DJs. The party starts at 4pm and runs until sundown. Keep an eye on The Underground ATX for updates.
Contrasting realism and abstraction, the exhibition showcases the forte of Annette Kennedy and Sherri Lipman McCauley. Using paint on fabric, each artist expresses their vision and creativity. The works explore the contrast of artistry.
Time to get ready to celebrate love and community at Austin's Pride Parade & Festival! Dance and connect with thousands for a night full of live music, community, celebration and the finest Austin vibes. Austin Pride is a space to celebrate and show up exactly as you are!
Introducing The Skyline Spin, a rooftop summer series from JDV by Hyatt and The Mushroom Cowboy. We’re heating things up on the rooftop at tommie Austin on Saturday, August 22 from 10 AM to 1 PM with a dance party high above the city. House music, coffee, cocktails, and community. No late nights. No hangovers. Just full dance floors before noon and rooftop views. Austin, see you soon!
Experience the excitement of the 2026 Pride Parade from one of the best views in downtown Austin!
Join us on August 27 at 8:00 PM as Renaissance Austin Downtown presents Rodeo Room Sessions: Comedy Night, as part of our new live‑entertainment series.
The Hotel Van Zandt Pool Club Series continues Aug. 27–30 with Neon Splash, where bright colors, bold energy and vibrant poolside vibes take center stage.
Savor a tankard o' themed cocktails whipped up by our hearty crew of barrrrrtenders. Pose for yer next profile picture next to our fallen captain, One-Eyed Willy, and share tales with yer mates in the most decked out pop-up experience in all the land and sea. It's a Pirate's Life as ye never laid eye on afore. An immersive, multi-sensory, multi-room pirate barrrr experience!
Celebrate the culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival! Learn about Austin’s Sister City - Oita, Japan!
Roadway Productions is proud to present the 20th ANNUAL BAT FEST – An Austin Festival Tradition that celebrates LIVE Music, Food, Family Fun, Children’s Activities, and of course, THE FAMOUS CONGRESS BRIDGE BATS! This is the only festival in Austin that takes place on a bridge!
This is a chartered, 2-hour art and mural bus tour through Historic East Austin for up to 12 guests—designed for folks who want more than a quick photo stop.
Levitation ‘26 is sure to be an epic musical adventure with curated shows across Austin in a multi-venue format featuring: Radio/East, Stubb’s, Mohawk, Elysium, 29th St Ballroom, and 13th Floor.
The Hotel Van Zandt Pool Club Series continues Sept. 10–13 with Y2K Summer, a nostalgic throwback celebrating early 2000s style and vibrant poolside vibes.
The Texas Tribune Festival is a vibrant hub of unforgettable conversations, interactive experiences and meaningful connections. It’s where the biggest conversations shaping our state come to life.
The Hotel Van Zandt Pool Club Series comes to a close Sept. 24–27 with Yacht Club, the season's final themed weekend celebrating coastal-inspired resort style and laid-back luxury.
Patricia Vonne’s “My Heart’s Got A Mind of Its Own” official album release show Friday, September 25 at The Continental Club.
This is a chartered, 2-hour art and mural bus tour through Historic East Austin for up to 12 guests—designed for folks who want more than a quick photo stop.
Enjoy 100+ performances across nine stages from local and international artists alike across two weekends at Zilker Park!
Placemaking, design strategy and the forces shaping today's built environment with BisNow. Austin is in a more deliberate phase of growth now. The race to build gave way to a harder question: what actually gets built, why it works and what it means for the city long term
Always an evening of community, celebration, and purpose, this annual event raises funds that directly support Waterloo Greenway's community programs, park maintenance, and the cultural activations that draw visitors from all over Austin.
This weekend, Austin City Limits Music Festival makes its way back to Zilker Park in the Texas capital for a second weekend of live music. Found 46 acres between Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake, the Texas green space can host some diverse stages for ACL’s Weekend Two.
Welcome to Austin's Premier Food Fest showcasing local and national restaurants, eateries, cafes and food trucks! This festival is all things surrounding Food so please come hungry!! Our festival will stretch over 8 Hours with a bunch of different participating vendors. Outside of food there will be plenty of fun including Live Music from some of Texas best bands!
More information coming soon
Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992. Janeane has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in films such as "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," “Wet Hot American Summer,” “Ratatouille,” "Steal This Movie," "Reality Bites," "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion," "Mystery Men," “The Ten” and "The Cable Guy". Janeane also co-authored the best seller "Feel This Book," with Ben Stiller.
Concert on the Creek is a celebration of all things Austin and Shoal Creek, uplifting the spirit of Texas’ capital with local food, drinks and music. In addition to serving as our flagship event and primary fundraiser, Concert on the Creek is our love letter to Austin’s culture and legacy of locally sourced fun that benefits a good cause!
Mexic-Arte's annual Day of the Dead festival
Finally, a chance to see Labyrinth with a full live band on a massive stage... DANCE MAGIC DANCE! Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary returns to ACL Live on November 1st!
The Annual Garage & Estate Sale is a 4-day event that gives attendees a unique opportunity to purchase from thousands of items at bargain prices!
Held each fall in and around the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin, the annual Festival Weekend features a rich variety of author presentations and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, programs and activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, and exhibiting vendors from across the state and country.
Join KUT News, KUTX 98.9 & the Downtown Austin Alliance for our celebration of holiday cheer downtown at the 32nd annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll. Come to Congress Avenue downtown on Saturday, December 5th for live music, local food, artisan vendors, the Capitol tree lighting, and FREE holiday fun for the whole family.
Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” hosted by Nina West. It’s the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, Discord Addams, Crystal Methyd and Silky Ganache.
Special guest added to the line-up: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo. Set in a dystopian future, the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race must choose between the real world and the artificial world they have come to know. The 2023 show delivers an all-new Sci-Fi production specially designed for large venues and arenas, join Asia O’Hara, Bosco, DeJa Skye, Lady Camden, Rosé, Laganja Estranja, and Mistress Isabelle Brooks and free your mind at the world’s largest drag production.
The most significant gathering of jazz artists in Texas history, featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant, Christian McBride Big Band, Brad Mehldau, Jason Moran, Terence Blanchard, Emmet Cohen and more.
Weekly downtown giveaways, just for you! Get texts 1 hour before each drop with the when, where, and how to win. Stay downtown, get rewarded. ☀️