Austin Events Calendar
Recurring events month by month, plus a direct link to every major venue's own calendar. Austin and the metro — Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Dripping Springs, and the Hill Country.
The Year, Month by Month
Times are the usual season — tap any event for exact dates and tickets.
January
February
March
- Early MarchZilker Kite FestivalFamily & KidsFree family tradition since 1929 — a sky full of kites over Zilker Park.
- Mid-March (Mar 12–18, 2026)SXSWMusicThe global music, film, and tech festival that takes over the whole city.
- Mid–late MarchRodeo AustinFamily & KidsRodeo, livestock show, carnival, and headline concerts at the Travis County Expo Center.
April
- Mid-AprilMoontower Comedy FestivalComedyOne of North America's biggest comedy fests — Paramount headliners + a 10-venue club series.
- Late AprilEeyore's Birthday PartyFestivals & MarketsQuintessential weird-Austin: drum circles, costumes, and a maypole in Pease Park since 1963.
- Late April (Apr 24–26, 2026)Georgetown Red Poppy FestivalFestivals & MarketsFree three-day festival on the Georgetown square — parade, 150+ vendors, headline concert, kids' zone.
- AprilOld Settler's Music FestivalMusicRoots, bluegrass, and Americana camping festival in Tilmon, southeast of Austin.
June
August
- Late AugustBat FestFestivals & MarketsMusic, vendors, and 1.5 million bats taking flight from the Congress Avenue Bridge.
- AugustAustin Pride Parade & FestivalFestivals & MarketsOne of Texas's largest Pride celebrations — downtown parade and festival.
- Late AugustAustin Hot Sauce FestivalFood & DrinkThe world's largest hot sauce contest, a sweaty Austin rite of late summer.
September
- Mid-SeptemberLEVITATIONMusicIndependent psychedelic music & art festival across Red River venues.
- Late SeptemberPecan Street Festival (Fall)Festivals & MarketsThe autumn edition of 6th Street's free arts & crafts fair.
- Late SeptemberFantastic FestTheater & ArtsThe largest genre film festival in the U.S., at the Alamo Drafthouse.
October
- Two weekends, early–mid OctoberAustin City Limits Festival (ACL)Music140+ acts across nine stages in Zilker Park — an Austin institution.
- Mid–late OctoberFormula 1 US Grand PrixSports & ActiveF1 racing weekend with major concerts at Circuit of the Americas, southeast of town.
- Late OctoberAustin Film FestivalTheater & ArtsThe 'Writers' Festival' — screenings, panels, and the craft of storytelling.
November
December
- Mid–late DecemberArmadillo Christmas BazaarFestivals & MarketsLong-running holiday art market with live music at the Palmer Events Center.
- DecemberAustin Trail of LightsSeasonalZilker Park's 2-million-light holiday tradition and the spinning Zilker tree.
- DecemberBallet Austin's The NutcrackerTheater & ArtsThe holiday ballet tradition at the Long Center.
- December 31Austin New Year (NYE)Family & KidsFree family-friendly fireworks and live music on the downtown lakefront.
Venues
Each link goes straight to the venue's own events page.
Paramount & Stateside Theatres
Central AustinHistoric downtown theaters — touring acts, classic films, comedy.
ZACH Theatre
Central AustinAustin's flagship professional theater company.
The Long Center
Central AustinHome of the Symphony, Ballet Austin, and major touring shows.
Bass Concert Hall / Texas Performing Arts
Central AustinBroadway tours and big-stage performances at UT.
Zilker Summer Musical
Central AustinFree outdoor musical in Zilker Park every summer.
The Hideout Theatre
Central AustinImprov and comedy theater downtown.
Comedy Mothership
Central AustinJoe Rogan's 6th Street club — top touring stand-ups.
Cap City Comedy Club
Central AustinAustin's long-running stand-up club.
Esther's Follies
Central Austin40+ years of 6th Street musical sketch comedy and magic.
The Velveeta Room
Central AustinGritty, beloved 6th Street stand-up room.
Fallout Theater
Central AustinImprov, sketch, and stand-up downtown.
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Central AustinHome of Austin City Limits TV — premier concerts.
Moody Center
Central AustinAustin's big-arena shows and major tours.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
Central AustinIconic indoor & outdoor stage (and the Gospel Brunch).
Emo's Austin
Central AustinMid-size live music staple.
Mohawk
Central AustinRed River indie & rock institution.
Antone's Nightclub
Central AustinAustin's legendary 'Home of the Blues.'
The Continental Club
Central AustinHistoric South Congress roots & rock club.
Germania Insurance Amphitheater
South & Hill CountryLarge outdoor amphitheater for major tours (Del Valle).
H-E-B Center (Cedar Park)
North MetroCedar Park arena — concerts, family shows, Texas Stars hockey.
Thinkery
Central AustinAustin's hands-on children's museum (Mueller).
Austin Zoo
South & Hill CountryRescue-focused zoo and train in the Hill Country.
Zilker Botanical Garden
Central AustinThemed gardens and seasonal family events.
Austin Public Library
Central AustinFree story times, kids' programs, and events at the Central Library.
Blanton Museum of Art
Central AustinUT's art museum — major collections and Ellsworth Kelly's 'Austin.'
The Contemporary Austin
Central AustinModern & contemporary art (Jones Center + Laguna Gloria).
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Central AustinTexas history, IMAX, and family programming.
Mexic-Arte Museum
Central AustinLatino & Mexican art downtown.
LBJ Presidential Library
Central AustinPresidential history and rotating exhibits at UT.
Pecan Street Festival
Central Austin6th Street's free arts & crafts fair (spring & fall).
Austin Trail of Lights
Central AustinDecember's Zilker Park light spectacular.
Visit Georgetown Events
North MetroRed Poppy Festival, square markets, and Georgetown happenings.
City of Round Rock Events
North MetroChalk Walk, markets, concerts, and family events.
Cedar Park & Leander Events
North MetroCity festivals, parks programs, and HEB Center shows.
Destination Dripping Springs
South & Hill CountryFounders Day, Mercer Street, wineries, and Hill Country events.
Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
South & Hill CountryF1, MotoGP, and stadium concerts southeast of Austin.
Missing a venue or event? Email t@austingallery.org.