Austin Area Entertainment Options
Hailed as the "Live Music Capitol of the World," Austin offers plenty of live music, as well as other entertainment.
Austin Festivals
Austin is considered by many to be the cultural hub of Texas. This diversity is reflected in the varied festivals and events staged in Capital City each year.
Austin is considered by many to be the cultural hub of Texas. This diversity is reflected in the varied festivals and events staged in Capital City each year.
Texas Book Festival
Held at the State Capitol in Austin, the annual Texas Book Festival features over 200 authors, as well as exhibitors, live music, food, a children's area and more.
Held at the State Capitol in Austin, the annual Texas Book Festival features over 200 authors, as well as exhibitors, live music, food, a children's area and more.
Austin Film Festival
For more than a decade, the Austin Film Festival has provided a venue for up-and-coming screenwriters and filmmakers to have their work brought into the public consciousness.
For more than a decade, the Austin Film Festival has provided a venue for up-and-coming screenwriters and filmmakers to have their work brought into the public consciousness.
Austin City Limits Music Festival
One of the largest and most popular music festivals in the country, the Austin City Limits Music Festival features in excess of 100 performing acts offering a mix of music from various genres.
One of the largest and most popular music festivals in the country, the Austin City Limits Music Festival features in excess of 100 performing acts offering a mix of music from various genres.
South By Southwest Music Festival
Held in Austin each March, South By Southwest (SXSW) is one of the top music festivals in the country. Event performers cover over 50 stages in downtown Austin.
Held in Austin each March, South By Southwest (SXSW) is one of the top music festivals in the country. Event performers cover over 50 stages in downtown Austin.
First Night Austin
Held each year on New Year's Eve, First Night Austin includes an afternoon family festival, a procession down Congress Avenue, and a night-time art show and festival which features steet corners and storefronts converted into art galleries and stages.
Held each year on New Year's Eve, First Night Austin includes an afternoon family festival, a procession down Congress Avenue, and a night-time art show and festival which features steet corners and storefronts converted into art galleries and stages.
Austin Celtic Festival
Having held for over a decade, the Austin Celtic Festival has grown to include over 200 artists, musicians, actors and storytellers.
Having held for over a decade, the Austin Celtic Festival has grown to include over 200 artists, musicians, actors and storytellers.
Austin Reggae Festival
Austin's annual Reggae Festival features world music, arts & crafts, and ethnic food. Held at Auditorium Shores, the event benefits the Capital Area Foodbank.
Austin's annual Reggae Festival features world music, arts & crafts, and ethnic food. Held at Auditorium Shores, the event benefits the Capital Area Foodbank.
Chuy's Christmas Parade
Why wait 'til December for a Christmas Parade when you can attend Chuy's Christmas Parade in Austin during November? This unique Christmas parade raises money for "Operation Blue," which provides toys to needy children in the Austin area.
Why wait 'til December for a Christmas Parade when you can attend Chuy's Christmas Parade in Austin during November? This unique Christmas parade raises money for "Operation Blue," which provides toys to needy children in the Austin area.
Red Poppy Festival
Held each year in Georgetown, just a short drive from Austin, the Red Poppy Festival features a 'Red Poppy Ride,' live music, car show, children's area, parade and more.
Held each year in Georgetown, just a short drive from Austin, the Red Poppy Festival features a 'Red Poppy Ride,' live music, car show, children's area, parade and more.
Austin City Limits - Live Music Performances and Festival
Get information on upcoming performances, ticket availability, and the annual music festival all at one site!
Get information on upcoming performances, ticket availability, and the annual music festival all at one site!
Austin Music Hall
Want live music? Check out who's playing at the Austin Music Hall.
Want live music? Check out who's playing at the Austin Music Hall.
One World Theatre
Located in the hills outside of Austin, One World Theatre offers a wide variety of live musical performances throughout the year.
Located in the hills outside of Austin, One World Theatre offers a wide variety of live musical performances throughout the year.
Zilker Theater Productions
Every summer Hill Country visitors have an opportunity to see high quality Broadway musicals being performed under the stars at Austin's Zilker Park.
Every summer Hill Country visitors have an opportunity to see high quality Broadway musicals being performed under the stars at Austin's Zilker Park.
San Marcos Outlet Mall
Situated in San Marcos, a short drive from Austin, the Tanger Outlet Mall features dozens of name-brand stores with outlet prices.
Situated in San Marcos, a short drive from Austin, the Tanger Outlet Mall features dozens of name-brand stores with outlet prices.
Austin Steam Train
Utilizing a 1916 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, the Austin Steam Train organization offers a variety of steam engine tours throughout the scenic Hill Country region.
Utilizing a 1916 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, the Austin Steam Train organization offers a variety of steam engine tours throughout the scenic Hill Country region.
Art City Austin
Art City Austin, formerly known as the Austin Fine Arts Festival, displays original artwork in a variety of mediums and genre. The festival also includes live music, food, kids' entertainment, art activities and artist demonstrations.
Art City Austin, formerly known as the Austin Fine Arts Festival, displays original artwork in a variety of mediums and genre. The festival also includes live music, food, kids' entertainment, art activities and artist demonstrations.
Austin Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1911, the Austin Symphony Orcestra has performed a full season of Classical concerts, educational activities, and other special performances ever since.
Founded in 1911, the Austin Symphony Orcestra has performed a full season of Classical concerts, educational activities, and other special performances ever since.
Louisiana Swamp Romp and Crawfish Festival
Austin's Swamp Romp and Crawfish Festival features lives music, authentic Cajun food, beads and more.
Austin's Swamp Romp and Crawfish Festival features lives music, authentic Cajun food, beads and more.
Zach Scott Theatre Center
Austin's Zach Scott Theatre Center is dedicated to furthering the performing arts in Central Texas and does so through year-around live performances as well as performing arts instruction and schools.
Austin's Zach Scott Theatre Center is dedicated to furthering the performing arts in Central Texas and does so through year-around live performances as well as performing arts instruction and schools.
Keepin' It Weird Festival
Austin's annual Keepin' It Weird Festival celebrates all of the odd, crazy, irreverent and funky things that make Austin a unique place to visit and live.
Austin's annual Keepin' It Weird Festival celebrates all of the odd, crazy, irreverent and funky things that make Austin a unique place to visit and live.
Austin City Limits Music Festival
One of the largest and most popular music festivals in the country, the Austin City Limits Music Festival features in excess of 100 performing acts offering a mix of music from various genres.
One of the largest and most popular music festivals in the country, the Austin City Limits Music Festival features in excess of 100 performing acts offering a mix of music from various genres.
Batfest
Celebrating the enormous bat colony located under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Batfest features arts & crafts, music, food, children activities and a "Bat Breakfast."
Celebrating the enormous bat colony located under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Batfest features arts & crafts, music, food, children activities and a "Bat Breakfast."
Old Settlers Music Festival
Held at the Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion in Driftwood, just outside Austin, the Old Settlers Music Festival features an array of top shelf musical performances. Good food, camping and arts & crafts displays round out the festival's ambience.
Held at the Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion in Driftwood, just outside Austin, the Old Settlers Music Festival features an array of top shelf musical performances. Good food, camping and arts & crafts displays round out the festival's ambience.
Fun Fun Fun Fest
Held at Austin's Waterloo Park, Fun Fun Fun Fest is a progressive and underground music festival that features live acts on multiple stages.
Held at Austin's Waterloo Park, Fun Fun Fun Fest is a progressive and underground music festival that features live acts on multiple stages.
Latino Music Month
Encompassing the entire month of May, the Latino Music Month is a month-long music festival featuring hundreds of Latino bands performing live at various venues throughout Austin.
Encompassing the entire month of May, the Latino Music Month is a month-long music festival featuring hundreds of Latino bands performing live at various venues throughout Austin.
Texas Snowfest
Although natural snow is a rarity in most of Texas, each November, cities around the state receive a man-made blizzard. Austin, Dallas and Houston are among the cities have a "snow day" as part of the Texas Snowfest.
Although natural snow is a rarity in most of Texas, each November, cities around the state receive a man-made blizzard. Austin, Dallas and Houston are among the cities have a "snow day" as part of the Texas Snowfest.