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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! Your Mother is sure to approve of these four lovable nerds, who come equipped with suspenders, pin-wheel hat, helmet, and neck brace, as well as an emotional support chicken to inspire even the most modest audience member to “cut foot loose”. With their charmingly bad dance choreography and jokes that’ll make your Dad smirk, everyone is guaranteed to be on board as you take a trip back to the 1980’s.

LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
HokkaiSan
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Omakase Fridays

Join us upstairs at HokkaiSan for an intimate 25-seat, 10-course omakase featuring a rotating seasonal menu crafted to highlight the freshest and most expressive ingredients of the moment.

Food + Drink
Fareground
Sunday, March 29 - May 24, 2026 | View details for schedule

Free Flow – Sunday Yoga

Join Fareground on Sundays at 10AM for complimentary Yoga! Mats will be provided, please bring your own water and check in 15 minutes before class starts. Will be canceled for rain.

Fitness + Wellness
Free Event
Outdoors
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Waterloo Greenway, Waterloo Park
Monday, April 6, 2026 | View details for schedule

Waterloo Greenway Presents: Yoga & Sound

Every Monday from March 23 – May 18, except May 4. Start each week with feel-good vibes and mindful movement accompanied by healing sound therapy. Each class features a different style of yoga and live music. All ages and abilities welcome!

Fitness + Wellness
Outdoors
Downtown-wide in Austin
Wednesday, April 8 - 19, 2026 | View details for schedule

Moontower Comedy Festival

Moontower brings a TWO-WEEK comedy onslaught to the heart of downtown Austin every April. Say whaaa? That means over 150 of the world’s top and emerging comedians performing everywhere

Comedy + Film
Festivals + Markets
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
HokkaiSan
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Omakase Fridays

Join us upstairs at HokkaiSan for an intimate 25-seat, 10-course omakase featuring a rotating seasonal menu crafted to highlight the freshest and most expressive ingredients of the moment.

Food + Drink
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Hilton Austin, The Reverbery
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Bat City Comedy Club

Get ready, Austin — Bat City Comedy Club is bringing another stacked lineup of killers to the stage! 🎤🎤🎤 Expect a night of high-energy, no-holds-barred stand-up comedy featuring some of the best talent in the city and beyond. Not your average open mic, this curated lineup is full of proven comedians, rising stars, and absolute wildcards who know how to deliver. Enjoy complimentary self-parking in Hilton Austin's garage and arrive early to enjoy a happy hour sponsored by Bodega Cat Spirits Co. A perfect way to loosen up before the laughs begin at 8:30 pm!

Comedy + Film
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Republic Square
Republic Square
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | View details for schedule

ATX Plug Hub Market

PlugHub is a community hub for artists, entrepreneurs and influencers. They run a popular creator market in the DFW area, and we are excited to be their first location in Austin on April 11. If you are interested in being a vendor and ready to be part of an unforgettable experience, please apply.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Free Event
Outdoors
Austin Rowing Club
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Love Lady Bird Lake Earth Day

Love Lady Bird Lake Day is a free, community-wide cleanup where volunteers protect and preserve Lady Bird Lake by foot, kayak, and SUP!

Free Event
Outdoors
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Zilker Park
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

ABC Kite Festival

ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for its 98th year — and it's completely free — expect colorful kites, live music and family-friendly fun!

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Free Event
Outdoors
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebrating 150 Years at the Old Bakery & Emporium

Our Fine Art Gallery is hosting a special exhibition looking back on 150 years of history at the Old Bakery & Emporium (1876 - 2026). The exhibit will feature many images from throughout the Old Bakery's storied history, a complete timeline of the last 150 years at the site, as well as stories from the community who have visited over the years. The opening reception will have live music and a taste of the food that used to be served when the Old Bakery had a cafeteria.

Arts + Culture
Food + Drink
Free Event
Live Music
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Housing Affordability Fair

Join the City of Austin on April 11 to connect with housing resources and weigh in on updates to programs that support housing affordability throughout the city!

Family Friendly
Food + Drink
Free Event
Downtown-wide in Austin
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | View details for schedule

Statesman Capitol 10k

The 49th Annual Statesman Capitol 10,000 returns to Austin, Texas, on April 12, 2026! Wrangle the entire family and join thousands of runners and walkers alike as you blaze a trail through the unique cityscape of Austin by foot. The fun doesn’t stop once you cross the finish line! Celebrate the Austin way at the Finish Line Festival featuring free massages, food vendors, cocktails, kids’ zone, autograph wall, live music, photo ops, and much more

Family Friendly
Fitness + Wellness
Outdoors
HNTB Corporation
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Central Texas Commuter Awards

The Central Texas Commuter Awards honor the employers, individuals, and advocates who are helping to keep Central Texas moving! Come celebrate the people and organizations keeping our region moving — we hope to see you there!

Civic Engagement
Professional Development + Education
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Downtown-wide in Austin
Wednesday, April 15 - 19, 2026 | View details for schedule

Fusebox Festival

Fusebox Festival is bringing a concentrated burst of art, ideas and connections to unexpected places in Austin from April 15-19. Expect live performances, installations, conversations, workshops, gatherings and more as Artists working across visual art, film, theater, dance, music, writing, design and food come together to share work and spark dialogue.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Live Music
Performing Arts
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Mexic-Arte Museum
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Rosas y Revelaciones: Homage to la Virgen de Guadalupe Opening Reception

An Evening of Art, Community, Live Music, Food & Drinks, and Great Fun!️️️ Mexic-Arte Museum is proud to announce the opening of Rosas y Revelaciones: Homage to la Virgen de Guadalupe, an exhibition honoring one of Mexico’s most enduring cultural and spiritual icons through ninety extraordinary textile works. Curated by Luisa Fernanda Perez, this exhibition will be open on April 17, 2026.

Arts + Culture
Waterloo Greenway
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Pop-Up Picnic 2026

Get ready for one of Austin’s most beloved spring traditions. Pop-Up Picnic returns to Waterloo Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of food, friends, and community in the heart of downtown.

Civic Engagement
Food + Drink
Live Music
Outdoors
Republic Square
Republic Square
Saturday, April 18 - 19, 2026 | View details for schedule

Japan Fes

Born in New York in 2016, Japan Fes began as a Japanese food festival and has grown across cities. It's a place to connect and return to, a community built around Japanese food and culture. It's something you build together. Coming to Republic Square on April 17-18.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Outdoors
Republic Square
Republic Square
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Boogie Down Picnic

Join the UndergroundATX for a new monthly residency at the park. Bring your good vibes and a picnic blanket so you can enjoy the spring weather and the new grass with the community! The next instance is on April 18 from 12pm to sunset centering around a house-music heavy DJ set. Grab a friend and have fun.

Free Event
Live Music
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
BookPeople
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Earth Day City Clean-Up

We're meeting downtown to clean-up the trail/Duncan Park, then gathering after at BookPeople.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Outdoors
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Vended Laundry Experience by Skyline Equipment

The Vended Laundry Experience is a one-day event offering education, hands-on training, and strategic insight for laundromat owners and new investors seeking practical solutions and real results to the laundromat business.

Free Event
Professional Development + Education
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
HokkaiSan
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Omakase Fridays

Join us upstairs at HokkaiSan for an intimate 25-seat, 10-course omakase featuring a rotating seasonal menu crafted to highlight the freshest and most expressive ingredients of the moment.

Food + Drink
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Blanton Museum of Art
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

B Scene: Color Me Cute

Color outside the lines at this bold after-hours party featuring live music by Jane Leo and Dossey, along with interactive tours and creative activities.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Waterloo Greenway
Saturday, April 25 - 26, 2026 | View details for schedule

Austin Blues Festival

The origins of Austin Blues Festival date back to 1999, when Clifford Antone — the founder and namesake of Antone's Nightclub — hosted the first-ever Antone’s Blues Festival at Waterloo Park. Antone created the festival as a way to showcase some of his favorite artists –– Blues hall-of-famers like Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, and Ray Charles graced the Waterloo Park stage during the festival's initial three-year run. Now, Antone’s nightclub hopes to honor Clifford Antone’s legacy of making a home for blues by hosting the Austin Blues Festival.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Live Music
Outdoors
Performing Arts
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, April 25 - 26, 2026 | View details for schedule

2026 ACC Texas MS 150

On April 25, 2026, thousands of cyclists will launch the ACC Texas MS 150 from the Texas Capitol, bringing vibrant energy to downtown Austin. This two-day, 150-mile ride supports the National MS Society, uniting communities across Texas in the fight against multiple sclerosis.

Fitness + Wellness
Outdoors
SKYBOX on 6th
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | View details for schedule

Give Back Gig

Give Back Gig celebrates Austin's Chefs as essential leaders, mentors and storytellers. This event honors Austin's culinary community for its unwavering commitment to sustainability, supporting local farmers, strengthening food systems, nourishing our community, and our Chef's deep-rooted desire to pour their passion into the next generation of culinary experts. Food is Community - and we are honored to celebrate it! Proceeds benefit the Visit Austin Foundation, Good Work Austin, and Urban Roots

Civic Engagement
Food + Drink
Bass Concert Hall
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Rhiannon Giddens at Bass Concert Hall

On Saturday 2nd May 2026 your Saturday evening has the potential to be truly special. Rhiannon Giddens is finally coming back to Austin for what would be the greatest Blues concert in Texas for all of 2026. This band has a history of performing infront of sold out crowds with their unique sound and blend of raw live music talent and a stunning atmosphere, treat yourself to see this award-winning concert. Taking place in May, you can expect a surreal evening with this groups ultimate songs and compositions including a few special surprises!

Live Music
The Paramount
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 8:00 pm

Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience

The Grammy-nominated all-stars in Strangelove-The DEPECHE MODE Experience deliver a career spanning, pitch-perfect “best of” concert that touches on several key points in Depeche Mode’s 45+ year career.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Republic Square
Republic Square
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo Festival

Join Mexic-Arte Museum for a free family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Festival at Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St. This community event is in partnership with the City of Austin Arts, Music, Culture and Entertainment Department and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. The heart of this celebration lies in the interactive booths and art activities dedicated to teaching the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the heroic 1862 Battle of Puebla, offering a meaningful connection to the cultural impact of Cinco de Mayo.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
DASA Program Event
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
506 Congress
Monday, May 4, 2026 | View details for schedule

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 on May 4. Discover vividly colored creations made by 14 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.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Free Event
Live Music
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
HokkaiSan
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Omakase Fridays

Join us upstairs at HokkaiSan for an intimate 25-seat, 10-course omakase featuring a rotating seasonal menu crafted to highlight the freshest and most expressive ingredients of the moment.

Food + Drink
The Paramount
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | View details for schedule

111th Anniversary Gala

Join us for the 111th Anniversary Gala featuring Lukas Nelson as we celebrate on Congress Avenue. Our Road Trip Romance pays homage to the stories and paths travelled to bring us all to party at the Paramount. Put on your best 70s, vintage-inspired looks as we nod to the era known for decadent road trips, a culture of freedom, and the journey being the best part of the experience.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Performing Arts
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
The Paramount
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm

The Gourds

Performing together only occasionally—often no more than once a year—this reunion at the historic Paramount Theatre will be an especially meaningful one. The concert comes just months before the Paramount temporarily closes in June 2026 for the Shine On restoration project, a nine-month effort to preserve and revitalize the 111-year-old theatre for the next century of Austin audiences. Proceeds from the evening will help support the Shine On campaign, which will restore the Paramount to its 1930s grandeur while ensuring the theatre remains a vibrant home for artists and audiences for generations to come.

Arts + Culture
Civic Engagement
Live Music
Performing Arts
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
HokkaiSan
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Omakase Fridays

Join us upstairs at HokkaiSan for an intimate 25-seat, 10-course omakase featuring a rotating seasonal menu crafted to highlight the freshest and most expressive ingredients of the moment.

Food + Drink
The Paramount
Friday, May 29, 2026 | 7:00 pm

ATX TV Festival: Friday Night Lights – 20 Year Reunion

Join the cast & creatives of Friday Nights Lights – including Connie Britton, Kyle Chandler, Gaius Charles, Adrianne Palicki, Jesse Plemons, Scott Porter, Aimee Teegarden and more – for a true Texas homecoming in honor of the show's 20th Anniversary.

Arts + Culture
Comedy + Film
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
The Paramount
Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 7:00 pm

ATX TV Festival: Everybody (Still) Loves Raymond w/ Phil Rosenthal & Ray Romano

In celebration of the series’ 30th Anniversary, Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal, star Ray Romano, and the writers behind the Emmy Award-winning sitcom will reunite for an evening of comedy & conversation, sharing the hilariously real stories from their own families and marriages that inspired the show’s most memorable (and relatable) scenes.

Arts + Culture
Comedy + Film
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
The Paramount
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 8:00 pm

Alok Vaid-Menon: Majestic Ball Week

ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public,” and “Your Wound, My Garden,” have garnered global recognition. Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries, with sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Netflix is a Joke Festival.

Arts + Culture
Performing Arts
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
The Paramount
Friday, June 5, 2026 | 8:00 pm

Katherine Center: In partnership with Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar

Please join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center to celebrate the release of her latest rom-com, The Shippers! Her books have made countless best-of lists, including Amazon’s Top 100 Books of the Year, Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of the Year, Goodreads’ Best Books of the Year, and more.

Arts + Culture
Waterloo Park
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | View details for schedule

Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence – Grand Opening

Join Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin for the landmark grand opening of The Confluence, the second phase of the Waterloo Greenway project. This transformative addition to Austin’s urban landscape represents years of collaboration, community input, innovative design, and environmental restoration.

Arts + Culture
Civic Engagement
Outdoors
Professional Development + Education
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
The Paramount
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | View details for schedule

The Majestic Ball

Every June ballroom makes its way from the club to the stage of the historic Paramount Theatre for the biggest ball in Texas! Join us Saturday, June 6th for the 5th annual Majestic Ball. Theme, categories, and special guests to be revealed!

Arts + Culture
Performing Arts
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, June 13 - 16, 2026 | View details for schedule

Greater & Greener 2026

Greater & Greener is the premier event for innovators and decision-makers from across the global urban parks community. It’s the only event dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools.

Civic Engagement
Professional Development + Education
Red River Cultural District
Thursday, July 16 - 18, 2026 | View details for schedule

Hot Summer Nights 2026

Hot Summer Nights returns July 16-18 to the Red River Cultural District! Get ready for another edition of Red River’s annual admission-free summer music fest in the heart of Downtown Austin! Three epic nights of FREE live music featuring 100+ local bands & DJs!

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Free Event
Live Music
Performing Arts
Zilker Park
Friday, October 2 - 11, 2026 | View details for schedule

ACL 2026

Enjoy 100+ performances across nine stages from local and international artists alike across two weekends at Zilker Park!

Festivals + Markets
Live Music
Outdoors
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.

Arts + Culture
Civic Engagement
ACL Live at 3Ten
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | View details for schedule

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!

Arts + Culture
Comedy + Film
Live Music
Performing Arts
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, November 14 - 15, 2026 | View details for schedule

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.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Professional Development + Education
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Downtown Holidays
Downtown-wide in Austin
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | View details for schedule

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.

Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors

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