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506 Congress

Poddy Rules the World Exhibit

Enjoy Gilbert Shelton's Underground Comix and Art in this Exhibit taking over the 506 Congress space from June 7 - July 19. Gilbert Shelton is an American cartoonist known for being a key figure in the underground comix movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s. His satirical, humorous and countercultural comics, most notably The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, captured the spirit of the era and have had a lasting influence on subsequent generations of cartoonists and animators.

The Paramount
Wednesday, June 3 - 9, 2026 | View details for schedule

Bleak Week

Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, an annual film festival launched by the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles, showcases great works of global cinema that venture into the darkest sides of humanity. The Paramount Theatre and Hyperreal Film Club are proud to be part of the fifth annual edition’s expansion to nearly 100 theaters around the world.

Comedy + Film
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol
Wednesday, June 3 - August 26, 2026 | View details for schedule

Summer Trivia Nights

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!

Family Friendly
Food + Drink
Free Event
Downtown Holidays
The Iron Bear
Wednesday, June 3 - 24, 2026 | View details for schedule

Planet Fabulous Karaoke

Karaoke hosted by Murrah Noble. Come out and sing with us at your favorite bear bar!

Live Music
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
Thursday, June 4 - August 27, 2026 | View details for schedule

Summer Trivia Nights

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!

Family Friendly
Food + Drink
Free Event
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
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
The Paramount
Friday, June 5, 2026 | View details for schedule

RENT in 35mm

Set in New York City's East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. Measuring their lives in love, these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while supporting each other through poverty and illness.

Arts + Culture
Comedy + Film
Zilker Park
Friday, June 5 - 6, 2026 | View details for schedule

It’s About Time

Listen to time travel classics at an orchestral scale!

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
Performing Arts
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
Friday, June 5 - 7, 2026 | View details for schedule

Hotoberfest

Banger's on Rainey Street is launching Hotoberfest, a three-day Oktoberfest-in-June festival running June 5-7 with live music, 100+ taps, smoked meats, and free admission

Family Friendly
Food + Drink
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
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
Downtown Holidays
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 Holidays
Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

5th Annual Midsummer Festival

Our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival honoring the Old Bakery & Emporium's Swedish American heritage is on Saturday, June 6th, from 11 am - 3 pm

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Free Event
Live Music
Austin Central Library
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Kids Block Party

Kick off Summer at the Austin Public Library with a day of discovery, learning, and creating!

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Free Event
Fairmont Austin
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Austin’s Theatre of Magic

Join us for an exclusive summer series of close-up magic and illusion, unfolding every Saturday beginning June 6 inside the enchanted walls of Fairmont Austin. An evening of marvel, mystery and intrigue awaits — set within the five-star surroundings of one of downtown Austin’s most iconic hotels.

Arts + Culture
Comedy + Film
Performing Arts
The Paramount
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 7:00 pm

Ballet Afrique Presents: Legacy

Legacy is a bold and luminous work that traces the arc of a people; their wounds, their remembrance, and their relentless becoming. Through five movements, Ballet Afrique's professional company weaves together the aesthetic traditions of the African diaspora with the full technical and expressive range of contemporary dance. Legacy is an experience that stays with you long after the lights come up.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Performing Arts
Downtown Holidays
Verbena
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | View details for schedule

Awesome Drag Brunch

Get ready to have a blast at the Awesome Pride Drag Brunch, featuring show-stopping performances by Austin’s Elite Queens. Enjoy delicious brunch dishes while being entertained by our talented drag performers. This in-person event brings a lively atmosphere filled with laughter, music, and great food. Come ready to have a blast in style with a memorable brunch experience. Don’t miss this celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion! 21+

Arts + Culture
Food + Drink
Live Music
Performing Arts
Cedar Door
Monday, June 8, 2026 | View details for schedule

Sunset Disco SI Night

Join us at Cedar Door Patio Bar and Grill for a night celebrating our service industry friends and family. The event starts at 7 PM—show up in your best disco attire and enjoy drink specials, food specials, and a live DJ spinning all night

Food + Drink
Fairmont Austin
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dive-in Movies

Kick off summer with our Dive-In Movie Series, featuring fan-favorite films poolside every other Tuesday all season long. From beloved classics to exciting new releases, it’s the perfect evening out for families, friends, or a summer date night. Plus, enjoy classic movie snacks available for purchase, including fresh popcorn, candy, and other nostalgic theater favorites. Movie begins at twilight.

Food + Drink
Downtown Holidays
Chess Club
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | View details for schedule

Fiasco! Live Drag Revue

Fiasco! returns to Chess Club for a night of drag and dance records. A live revue features Louisianna Purchase, Tatiana Cholula, and Jenna Talia performing their favorite tracks throughout the night. On the decks, DJ Quiche and Kyle Lewis (Lucee in Furs) spin a mix of 70s disco, 80s house, post-punk, and funk. Expect gogo sets from Agent MK Ultra and Starburst Eyes holding court on the floor.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Performing Arts
Downtown Holidays
Highland Lounge
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | View details for schedule

Where to Find Us: Gays Gone Wild

Join us on at Highland Lounge for our first-ever touring episode of Where To Find Us, the live dating show where friends pitch their single queer besties Shark Tank style through hilarious, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt PowerPoint presentations.

Arts + Culture
Cannon + Belle
Thursday, June 11 - 19, 2026 | View details for schedule

Soccer Watch Parties

Want to score during this summer's soccer season? Get into the team spirit at Cannon + Belle's biergarten while catching all the excitement on the big screen. Sip on cocktails with a twist and enjoy $8 pints and $30 charcuterie board specials — available during all matches — to transform every game into a world-class experience. Reservations are available to book on OpenTable.

Food + Drink
Free Event
416 Congress Ave
Friday, June 12 - 13, 2026 | View details for schedule

Fired Festival

Not a mixer. Not a pity party. A focused, high-agency room of builders learning how AI-native engineering actually works — by doing the work, under real constraints, alongside people doing the same. Learn something new. Build something real. Walk out with momentum. Join a room full of engineers who refuse to wait this market out.

Free Event
Downtown Holidays
Elysium Austin
Friday, June 12, 2026 | View details for schedule

Fall Out Boy Drag Tribute

A full drag tribute dedicated to Fall Out Boy’s Folie à Deux, performed from start to finish. Hosted by Brigitte Bandit, the show features a heavy lineup including Logan Liqueur, Barry Mii Dandy, Gatorr Gorr, Franky La'Mour, Phoenix Eterna, and Minza Production. Expect a full-album dive in drag at Austin's long-running alternative staple.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
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
Waterloo Park
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | View details for schedule

Burger Bash

Austin Monthly’s fourth annual Burger Bash gives food lovers an opportunity to chow down on the city’s most beloved burgers, from smashed and smoked to seasoned and wood-fired.

Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Outdoors
Long Center
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

Swift Fit Socials Austin Yoga Festival

Step into a day designed to move you: physically, mentally and emotionally. The first annual Austin Yoga Festival brings together a curated mix of energizing flows, grounding practices, immersive activations and live music- all set against the backdrop of the city we love.

Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Outdoors
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Republic Square
Republic Square
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

PlugHub Night Market

New, local hit, PlugHub Night Market returns to Republic Square on June 13 from 5pm-10pm! Enjoy local talent, vintage goods, digital cameras, food vendors, streetwear, hats, jewelry and more. Our friend at Zee's Weiner System will also be there, so come hungry and have some fun.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
Blanton Museum of Art
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Curator’s Choice with Hannah Klemm

Join our Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Hannah Klemm, for a gallery talk about Contemporary Project artist Tammy Nguyen's painting The Horror!

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Downtown Holidays
Swan Dive
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | View details for schedule

Tops & Bottoms

Tops & Bottoms was created to support trans artists and community members seeking healthcare, recovery support, and stability through direct mutual aid. Our performers, workers and Swan Dive have generously donated their time, talent and space to help us bring this event to life. This event is for the community and by the community with fun surprises in store.

Arts + Culture
Performing Arts
Downtown Holidays
Ego's
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | View details for schedule

Pride Prom

Grab your favorite rainbow outfit, your favorite prom look, or whatever makes you feel like the best version of yourself, and join us for a night celebrating love, friendship, community, and being exactly who you are.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Blanton Museum of Art
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sound Break featuring Conspirare

Take a musical pause at the museum with a live performance by Austin’s premiere choral ensemble, Conspirare.

Live Music
Republic Square
Republic Square
Friday, June 19, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Vancerts: Food for the People

Vancerts with Garage Attic Band are taking over Republic Square for Food is For the People in the Park on June 19. From 4pm to 8pm, they have teamed up with Top Notch Hamburgers and Juan in a Million to help feed the first 30 people to join them because sometimes the smallest act of kindness can remind someone they still matter. Join in on the humanity.

Family Friendly
Food + Drink
Free Event
Live Music
Downtown Holidays
Flamingo Cantina
Friday, June 19, 2026 | 9:00 pm

Juneteenth Caribbean Bashment Celebration

Celebrate freedom and culture at Flamingo Cantina on June 19 with Juneteenth Caribbean Bashment featuring DJ Mista B and special guests. Get ready for an energetic night packed with island rhythms, heavy bass, and pure joy. This unique event bridges Juneteenth with vibrant Caribbean vibes to honor unity and community through music and dance.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Live Music
LUXX
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | View details for schedule

Prideteenth

Celebrate Black queer joy, pride, and community at Luxx Austin on Saturday, June 20. Music by Schi The God and Jos Tha DJ. 10PM–2AM. Free before 11PM, $5 cover after

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Live Music
Downtown Holidays
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
Rain on 4th
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | View details for schedule

RuPaul’s Jasmine Kennedie

JASMINE KENNEDIE from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 and All-Stars 11 joins us at Oilcan Harry’s on Saturday, June 20 at 9 PM for one show only! Jasmine joins our local entertainment for a show you will not want to miss! Hosted by Ritzy Bitz and featuring stunning performances by some of your favorite Austin showstoppers!

Arts + Culture
Live Music
Performing Arts
Downtown Holidays
The Dead Rabbit
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | View details for schedule

Father’s Day at Dead Rabbit

Treat your pop on June 21 for Father's Day. Settle in with the Dead Rabbit's famous Sunday Roast - prime rib, champ, stuffing, roasted broccoli, creamed cauliflower, Yorkshire pudding and onion gravy. And if you "split the G", your pint is on the house.

Food + Drink
Pease Park
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 6:30 pm

Missing Malin Fountain

We are planning an evening honoring Malin on Wednesday, June 24 — so please plan to join us at Pease Park that evening. More details to come, but all are welcome to bring creations and photos to display

Arts + Culture
Civic Engagement
Family Friendly
Free Event
Outdoors
Republic Square
Republic Square
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | View details for schedule

Boogie Down Picnic

Come to the park on June 27 for the Austin Boogie Down Picnic! Bring your skates if you have them, picnic blankets or a chair and join the picnic. Enjoy yard games and 80s classics by Donavin Velez. The party starts at 4pm and runs until sundown. Keep an eye on The Underground ATX for updates.

Family Friendly
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
Downtown Holidays
Pease Park
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | View details for schedule

Pride Picnic

In celebration of Pride Month we’re happy to share that Pride Picnic is back! Gather in community on Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a day of abundant sunshine and joy at Pease Park.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Outdoors
Downtown Holidays
Trap House Caribbean
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | View details for schedule

Sober & Proud: Zero Proof Pride Crawl

Sober & Proud: Zero Proof Pride Crawl takes over 6th Street in Austin with a high-vibe, non-alcoholic Pride bar crawl featuring handcrafted mocktails, cali-sober drinks and pop-ups, DJs, and a community of rebels celebrating love — fully present, all vibes.

Downtown Holidays
Auditorium Shores
Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Star-Spangled Fest

Fourth of July Family Friendly Celebration

Family Friendly
Food + Drink
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
Performing Arts
LIVE! From Downtown, Texas
The Paramount
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | View details for schedule

Sleepaway Camp: The Midnight Mass Experience

Join Peaches Christ, "Angela" herself Felissa Rose, and Midnight Mass co-host Michael Varrati for a one-night-only celebration of the cult horror classic Sleepaway Camp. The evening begins with a wildly entertaining live show featuring an opening drag performance, a live onstage conversation with Felissa, Michael, and Peaches, followed by an ’80s Camp Costume Contest with audience participation. After the live show, settle in for a screening of Sleepaway Camp on the big screen!

Comedy + Film
Performing Arts
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
Moody Amphitheater
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Fray & Dashboard Confessional at Moody Amphitheater

Modern Rock fans living in Austin are going to be treated to a special concert event as The Fray and Dashboard Confessional will join together for the Summer of Light Tour. The duo will perform live at Moody Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026. Where were you when everything was falling apart? The Fray's certainly going to help you answer this question! They're bringing some new tracks into the mix, but that's not truly what the fans are going to be here to see, and don't worry about it; they know that.

Live Music
The Continental Club
Friday, September 25, 2026 | View details for schedule

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.

Arts + Culture
Live Music
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
Zilker Park
Friday, October 9 - 11, 2026 | View details for schedule

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.

Live Music
Republic Square
Republic Square
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | View details for schedule

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!

Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Live Music
Outdoors
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.

Comedy + Film
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
Palmer Events Center
Wednesday, November 4 - 8, 2026 | View details for schedule

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!

Family Friendly
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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⭐️ Come Celebrate Downtown on June 6 ⭐️

Come downtown on June 6 - there's something for everyone!

🇲🇽 Celebrate Mexican heritage at the MACC reopening
🌳 Get lost in downtown's newest green space at the Confluence opening
🥁 Antone's and the Downtown Austin Alliance present LIVE! From Downtown, Texas - Text "ATX LIVE" to 512.890.3099 for updates on our June 6th performance at 1 PM