Blanton Museum of Art
Art in Every Corner: The Works Progress Administration (1935-1943)
Enjoy a gallery tour of our Paper Vault show.
Foxy's Proper Pub
Foxtrot Sessions at Foxy’s Proper Pub
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.
Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill
The Original and Locally Owned Ghost Tour
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.
Speakeasy
90s Night
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!
Speakeasy
Tuesdays Unplugged
Tuesdays Unplugged! Live acoustic music from 8:00 PM. Enjoy chill vibes, great tunes, and a relaxed atmosphere every Tuesday night
Speakeasy
Spazmatics At Speakeasy
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!
The Roosevelt Room
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Shipwreck’d: Pirate Pop-Up Bar
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!
916 Congress Ave.
Sunday, July 5 - August 30, 2026
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Sunday Flow+ After Glow
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.
506 Congress
Saturday, August 1 - December 19, 2026
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2026 Artisan Mercado Crafts & Latinx Cultural Events
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
DASA Program Event
506 Congress
Saturday, August 1 - 29, 2026
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Artisan Mercado
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.
Fairmont Austin
Friday, August 21, 2026
| 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Austin Pride Rooftop Drag Show
Kick off your Pre-Pride Parade celebrations at Rules & Regs with a high-energy drag show featuring your favorite Extragrams’ queens. Enjoy vibrant cocktails, coastal Mexican flavors and lively entertainment on the rooftop.
Downtown Holidays
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta PRIDE Parade
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.
Republic Square
Republic Square
Saturday, August 22, 2026
| 4:00 pm
The Austin Boogie Down Picnic
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.
Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium
Saturday, August 22, 2026
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wild and Woven: Two Perspectives in Contemporary Art Quilting
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.
Congress Avenue
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Austin Pride Parade & Festival
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!
tommie Austin
Saturday, August 22, 2026
| 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Skyline Spin
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!
Downtown Deals
Downtown-wide in Austin, Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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PRIDE Parade Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta
Experience the excitement of the 2026 Pride Parade from one of the best views in downtown Austin!
Fairmont Austin
Saturday, August 22, 2026
| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Austin Pride Rooftop Pool Party
Kick off Pride weekend in style at our 7th floor rooftop pool party! Soak up the beats from DJ Pham Star, get a fresh face painting design, dig into a poolside BBQ and celebrate with high-energy vibes.
612 East 6th Street
Sunday, August 23, 2026
| 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
e6 Open Studio
Be among the first to explore Austin's newest residency space in the heart of downtown Austin At the inaugural estudiosix Open Studio, spend the afternoon exploring the studios of nine resident artists, discovering new work, and getting an inside look at the creative process. In addition to working studios, there will be installations throughout the building, and a curated group exhibition at the gallery on site. Artists include Anahita (Ani) Bradberry, Ariana Gomez, Jamal Hussain, Manik Raj Nakra, Matt Rebholz, Sean Ripple, Alexandra Robinson, Agustina Rodriquez, and Leah Shirley. Free and open to the public. All are welcome. RSVP encouraged!
Downtown Holidays
W Hotel Austin
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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PRIDE Weekend Drag Brunch at W Austin
Celebrate Austin PRIDE weekend with an energetic drag brunch at W Austin featuring fabulous performances, festive cocktails, and plenty of celebration.
Renaissance Austin Downtown
Thursday, August 27, 2026
| 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Rodeo Room Sessions: Comedy Night
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.
Thursday, August 27 - 30, 2026
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Hotel Van Zandt Pool Club 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.
The Rustic Tap
Friday, August 28, 2026
| 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Live Emo Night
Jimmy Eat Brisket is playing your favorite 2000s, 90s, Emo & Pop-Punk hits at the Rustic Tap. Free Show | 21+ Jimmy Eat Brisket brings a full night of 2000s emo, pop-punk, and post-hardcore favorites to The Rustic Tap. Sing along to hits from A Day to Remember, Underoath, Alexisonfire, Brand New, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, Paramore, Green Day, Sum 41, New Found Glory, Yellowcard, Panic! At The Disco, and more. Free show | 21+
King-Seabrook Chapel Huston-Tillotson University
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Celebrating the Next Generation of Jazz
Celebrating the Next Generation of Jazz showcases talented emerging jazz musicians in an afternoon celebrating the artistry, tradition, and future of jazz.
The Roosevelt Room
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Shipwreck’d: Pirate Pop-Up Bar
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!
Long Center
Sunday, August 30, 2026
| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2026 Oita Japan Festival #OitaATX
Celebrate the culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival! Learn about Austin’s Sister City - Oita, Japan!
Ballet Austin
Sunday, August 30, 2026
| 1:00 pm - 5:45 pm
COME DANCE!
Ballet Austin’s award-winning Butler Center for Dance & Fitness invites adults of all ages and abilities to step onto the dance floor during the 20th annual COME DANCE!, a FREE day of dance classes at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center in downtown Austin.
Palmer Events Center
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tabernacle Encounter
Tabernacle Encounter is an immersive, life-size exhibit that reveals how every part of the tabernacle points to Jesus Christ and God's plan of salvation. Visitors can walk through the tabernacle and explore the meaning of each element in a clear and engaging way. A curator is stationed at each section of the tabernacle to provide clear and detailed explanations. The event also features "Eternal Redemption", a special pop-up presentation that brings the Day of Atonement to life and shows how it points to the eternal atonement accomplished through Jesus Christ. Venue: Palmer Events Center Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Exhibit Hours: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM "Eternal Redemption" Pop-up Show Times: 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM 🎟️ Reserve your FREE ticket! Please register in advance to reserve your free ticket. We look forward to welcoming you to this biblically rich and meaningful experience at Tabernacle Encounter.
Austin Saengerrunde Halle
Friday, September 4, 2026
| 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Prodigal Sun
Come hear the multi-genre string quartet Invoke in an intimate performance with free beer and refreshments!
Congress Avenue
Saturday, September 5, 2026
| 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
20th Anniversary Bat Fest
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!
1124 East 11th Street
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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East Austin Art & Mural Tour
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.
Austin Saengerrunde Halle
Sunday, September 6, 2026
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Prodigal Sun
Come hear the multi-genre string quartet Invoke in an intimate performance with free beer and refreshments!
13th Floor, Elysium Austin, Mohawk, Stubb's
Thursday, September 10 - 13, 2026
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Levitation 2026
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.
Hotel Van Zandt
Thursday, September 10 - 13, 2026
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Hotel Van Zandt Pool Club Series
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.
ACL Live at 3Ten
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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2026 Visit Austin Annual Meeting
This year’s Visit Austin Annual Meeting is a moment to celebrate this powerful economic heartbeat. It is a time to honor the daily dedication found across our hotels, venues, restaurants, and cultural arts. This industry does more than welcome visitors. It keeps Austin moving
The Victorian
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Spaceflight Records presents a ‘GRAMMY Awards® For Your Consideration’ event with Austin-based jazz singer Sarah Sharp
Austin-based jazz singer and songwriter Sarah Sharp announces an intimate celebration and live performance of her latest album, “Déjà Vu” in consideration of the GRAMMY Awards®.
Downtown-wide in Austin
Thursday, September 24 - 26, 2026
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Texas Tribune Festival
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.
Hotel Van Zandt
Thursday, September 24 - 27, 2026
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Hotel Van Zandt Pool Club Series
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.
The Continental Club
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Album Release Show
Patricia Vonne’s “My Heart’s Got A Mind of Its Own” official album release show Friday, September 25 at The Continental Club.
1124 East 11th Street
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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East Austin Art & Mural Tour
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.
Hotel Van Zandt
Saturday, September 26, 2026
| 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
HAAM & G’s Annual Benefit Dinner
HAAM & G’s Annual Benefit Dinner brings together Austin’s music, culinary, and creative communities for an unforgettable evening benefiting the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), which provides Austin-area musicians with access to affordable health care, wellness, and prevention services.
Zilker Park
Friday, October 2 - 11, 2026
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ACL 2026
Enjoy 100+ performances across nine stages from local and international artists alike across two weekends at Zilker Park!
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Austin Architecture & Design Conference
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
Waterloo Park
Thursday, October 8, 2026
| 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Glow in the Park
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.
The Paramount
Thursday, October 8, 2026
| 8:00 pm
American Patchwork Quartet with Special Guest Gina Chavez
American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. They’ll be joined by Latin Grammy nominee and 16-time Austin Music Award winner Gina Chavez for this unforgettable evening of music.
Zilker Park
Friday, October 9 - 11, 2026
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Austin City Limits Music Festival: Weekend Two
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.
Republic Square
Republic Square
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Austin Food Fest
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!
Rainey Street
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Rainey St. Block Party
More information coming soon
The Paramount
Friday, October 23, 2026
| 6:00 pm
Moontower Comedy Presents: Janeane Garofalo
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.
Shoal Creek
Saturday, October 24, 2026
| 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concert on the Creek
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!
Downtown Holidays
Hispanic Heritage Month
Republic Square
416 Congress Ave, Mexic-Arte Museum
Saturday, October 24, 2026
| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Viva la Vida
Mexic-Arte's annual Day of the Dead festival
ACL Live at 3Ten
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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THE GOONIES 40TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING + Q&A
Enjoy a special screening of the Goonies in celebration of the film's 40th Anniversary featuring special guests Corey Feldman and Kerri Green for a Q&A!
ACL Live at 3Ten
Sunday, November 1, 2026
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Labyrinth – 40th Anniversary
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!
Palmer Events Center
Wednesday, November 4 - 8, 2026
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The 51st Annual Garage & Estate Sale
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!
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, November 14 - 15, 2026
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Texas Book Festival
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.
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Downtown Holidays
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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Holiday Stroll 2026
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.
Downtown Holidays
ACL Live at 3Ten
Monday, December 7, 2026
| 7:30 pm
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Overflowing with festive charm and dazzling cirque artistry, A Magical Cirque Christmas showcases the extraordinary talents of world-class performers through gravity-defying acrobatics, awe-inspiring displays of strength and agility, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming magic. Set to a lively soundtrack of modern holiday hits, each act delivers a fresh and unforgettable Christmastime experience.
Downtown Holidays
ACL Live at 3Ten
Saturday, December 19, 2026
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A Drag Queen Christmas
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.
ACL Live at 3Ten
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
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RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE Werq the World Tour
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.
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, March 13 - 21, 2027
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SXSW 2027
SXSW brings together the worlds of Innovation, Film & TV, Music, and Comedy for seven days of live discovery.
Moody Amphitheater
Friday, April 2 - 4, 2027
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ATX Jazz Fest 2027
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.