The fabulous Lawrie Bird hosts and the fun begins at 1 PM. What else do you need to know? All are welcome.
The Long Center’s free outdoor concert series returns on May 22! 🎸 Every Thursday through August 14, the center provides free music along the backdrop of the Austin skyline!
Come beat the heat with your Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) as they begin their annual Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park in the spring! All ages, including pets, enjoy relaxing Sunday evenings with different musical ensembles presented by the ASO.
The 2026 General Obligation (GO) Bond is an opportunity to invest in the future of our city, but it’s important that it reflects the priorities and needs of our community. Your feedback will help shape the projects that move forward in Austin!
Let your voice be heard! Give your opinions on the Citywide Lighting Plan that will provide the City with a long-term strategy to enhance its lighting system.
Join YTX for their annual weekly Summer Sunset Series at Republic Square. Join for free yoga and community throughout the summer.
GOT A RED RIVER MEMORY? WE WANT TO HEAR IT! Submit your favorite Red River memory and help preserve the memory of the cultural district.
HOT OFF THE PRESS- THE GIRLS ARE BACK! Join a rotating cast every Friday at the Highland Lounge for unhinged and unfiltered chaos, hosted by Colleen Deforrest
Vist an indoor Latinx art and arts and crafts market at the Artisan Mercado, 506 Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas. The Mercado, fashioned after markets in Latin America, operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturday from June through December.
DragonnQueen & Jasmin Porter present Aura for Women, Fems & Thems who love women on Tuesdays at Saturn
This isn’t just a festival — it’s a movement. A space where curls, kinks, coils, and culture are not only celebrated but center stage. Whether you’re team twist-out, loc’d up, or fresh from the big chop — this is YOUR space to shine.
Head to Swan Dive to celebrate the Pride series with SXSW on June 26 with live performances starting at 7pm!
Join us for an inclusive evening of networking and dancing as we celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community and those working every day to bring us towards a better and brighter future. All collected donations will go directly to Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), the largest statewide, BIPOC trans-led, trans-focused policy, education, and advocacy organization in the state of Texas.
TECHSPO Silicon Hills Technology Expo - July 1-2, 2025 - Austin, TX
Kick off Star-Spangled Fest with an unforgettable Independence Eve celebration on Thursday, July 3, presented by Thomas J. Henry! Reckless Kelly & Friends will take the stage at Dell Hall at The Long Center for a high-energy night of outlaw country, surprise guests, and a live taping of The Texas Music Scene. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the sound, this epic super-jam promises a one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets start at $29 + tax, with All Access passes available. We're also celebrating our heroes with complimentary tickets for active military and veterans thanks to VetTix.org.
Celebrate the 4th of July in true Austin style at Star-Spangled Fest!
Join us at The Long Center and Vic Mathias Shores for an unforgettable evening of live music, local eats, games and fun, leading up to the city’s iconic lakefront fireworks show. Festivities kick off at 5pm with performances from local and ASO musicians on the shoreline stage. Stick around for the main event and witness the 48th Annual Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert as we build up to the evening’s final crescendo with a breathtaking fireworks display over Town lake at 9:30pm.
Join us at 506 Congress to celebrate the first year of DASA with the DASA Impact Report Release and DASA Open House!
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
Police oversight starts with the community! Attend the OPO Open House to get your questions answered about the oversight process in Austin. Share your experiences with our staff and discover ways you can help strengthen accountability and rebuild community trust with APD.
Produced by none other than the Red River Cultural District, this year’s admission-free fest returns July 24-26 for an epic three-day bash featuring 150+ local bands performing in 10+ local venues downtown.
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
With over 400,000 attendees in previous years, turn up the volume on love, activism and the power of community. Expect show-stopping entertainment, unforgettable performances and a festival that won’t back down.
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars in support of Waterloo Greenway. Our signature fundraiser, Glow in the Park, is a magical night of dinner, auction, and concert — featuring special musical guest Lamont Landers for an intimate performance.
Created 15 years ago, the famous show OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) by Cirque du Soleil will be making a stop in town with a renewed version! After several months of work, the OVO team will be presenting the new iteration of the show: a reimagined set design, new acrobatic acts and costumes, original characters, and reinvented music. OVO dazzles more than ever with its fascinating insect colony, bringing together 53 acrobats and musicians in a show that delights both adults and children!
Austin's Oktoberfest with music, food, beer and wine.
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
SEED Food and Wine Austin, widely recognized as one of the premier plant-based food festivals in the United States, is celebrating its first year in Austin, running from October 22 to 26, 2025.
The Annual Garage & Estate Sale gives attendees a unique opportunity to purchase from thousands of items at bargain prices! Ranging from jewelry, tools, vintage collectibles and children’s clothing—there’s something for everyone.
One line description: Each November, over 5,000 participants join the Gazelle Foundation’s Run For The Water in Austin—or virtually from anywhere—to help bring clean water, better health, and lasting hope to communities in Burundi. Full description: One Race. A Lifetime of Change. For 19 years running, the Gazelle Foundation has thrown the best race in town. Each November, over 5,000 runners and walkers take to the streets of downtown Austin for the annual Run For The Water 5K, 10-Miler, and Kids K through our beautiful west Austin course. The race benefits the Gazelle Foundation, dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi. Clean water provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: hope. For those who prefer to participate in a virtual event, our Global Run is available.
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
Save the date for the Downtown Austin Alliance's 31st annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll with KUT News and KUTX 98.9 on the first Saturday of December
An excellent pre-stop for the Downtown Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll tree lighting to purchase gifts and goods
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.