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Top August Events

Zilker Summer Musical

August 1st-17th, 2019 | Zilker Hillside Theatre

Pack a picnic and come enjoy the free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theatre. The outdoor amphitheater will host performances of “The Little Mermaid” taking fans “under the sea” Thursdays through Sundays.

Blues On The Green

August 7th, 2019 | Zilker Park    

Pack a blanket and the family and make your way to Zilker Park for this summertime tradition. Held monthly from May to August, Austin’s largest free concert series will welcome groovy performances by local up-and-comers and Austin legends.

TLC Oyster Fest

August 10th, 2019 | TLC

Celebrate all things oyster! There will be an Oyster Shucking Contest as well as an Oyster Eating contest! They’ll have live music, fun cocktails, and a special oyster menu with enough oysters for everyone!

Austin Pride Festival & Parade

August 10th, 2019 | Fiesta Gardens

The PRIDE Festival is the largest annual LGBTQ advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas! Dozens of non-profit organizations and social clubs use the Festival as a platform to inform and interact with the thousands of attendees. Each year, countless people find new organizations to join, causes to support and opportunities to volunteer.

Bat Fest

August 24th, 2019 | Congress Avenue Bridge      

Celebrate this batty event as the world’s largest urban bat colony (1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats which take up seasonal residence beneath the Ann Richard’s Congress Street Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, a costume contest and more.

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

August 25th, 2019  | Fiesta Gardens 

If you wanna beat the heat this summer then you gotta eat the heat! Join the Austin Chronicle for one of the world’s largest hot sauce festivals with as many as 10,000 spectators each year.

Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival

August 27th-31st, 2019 | Various Locations

Comedians from around the country show Austinites their comedy chops and throw down in a mini-golf tourney.

Family Movie Night

Fridays in August | Ski Shores Cafe 

Ski Shores Cafe serve free s’mores by the fire for kids on movie nights. Bring the crew out and wind down under the stars.

Sunday Summer Swell

Sundays in August | East Austin Hotel 

Summer Swell is the East Austin’s Hotel’s nod to the laidback pool parties of the ’60s and ’70s. Be transported with vintage Palm Springs vibes as you sip weekly drink specials from the Pool Bar.

Unplugged At The Grove

On Repeat | Shady Grove 

Join Austin City Limits Radio in celebrating 26 years of ACL Radio’s Unplugged at the Grove with free live music every Thursday evening at the iconic Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road! It’s 23 consecutive weeks of the best live music, food, and fun you’ll experience under the clear, warm skies of Austin, Texas, with absolutely no cover charge!

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Top July Events

Sound & Cinema

July 10th & 13th, 2019 | The Long Center

Do512 and Alamo Drafthouse have teamed up to pair local live music with a classic movie to follow. Food and beverages can be purchased on-site from food trailers as part of the Long Center’s “All Summer Long Series.

Blues On The Green

July 17th, 2019 | Zilker Park    

Pack a blanket and the family and make your way to Zilker Park for this summertime tradition. Held monthly from May to August, Austin’s largest free concert series will welcome performances by top local bands.

Trailer Food Tuesdays

July 17th, 2019 | The Long Center 

The city’s premier food truck event is back for another season! Catch 19 of the city’s top food trucks at the Long Center for a night of food, live music and drinks.

Texanische Nacht

 July 20th, 2019 | Austin Saengerrunde

Grab your boots and lederhosen! Texanische Nacht celebrates German-Texas heritage with tasty Tex Mex and a live swing/dance band.

 Hot Summer Nights

July 25th-28th, 2019 | Red River Cultural District      

This summer, 20 venues throughout the Red River Cultural District will host four days of free live music, alongside local food and vendors. Local acts like Golden Dawn Arkestra, Emily Wolfe, Moving Panoramas, Ringo Deathstarr and more have taken over stages in past years to celebrate summer in the Live Music Capital of the World®.

Lady Bird Day

July 27th, 2019  | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center  

The Wildflower Center will celebrate its founder and environmental champion, former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, with free admission and a variety of family-friendly activities. Come ready to be inspired, both by the landscape and by the legacy of Mrs. Johnson’s lifelong work in Central Texas and the nation.

Quesoff

July 27th, 2019 | The Mohawk  

The annual Quesoff, a celebration of all things melted cheese, returns to the Mohawk this August. 30 vendors – restaurants, top chefs, home-cooks, neighbors, brothers and sisters – will go head to head in four categories – Meaty, Spicy, Veggie and Wild Card. Buy your bag of chips for $5 and come taste the best of Austin.

Unplugged At The Grove

On Repeat | Shady Grove 

Join Austin City Limits Radio in celebrating 26 years of ACL Radio’s Unplugged at the Grove with free live music every Thursday evening at the iconic Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road! It’s 23 consecutive weeks of the best live music, food, and fun you’ll experience under the clear, warm skies of Austin, Texas, with absolutely no cover charge!

Movies In The Park

On Repeat | Various Locations 

Austin Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park is a free series of films in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Rolling Roadshow. For over 10 years, APF has brought movies to neighborhood parks across Austin ensuring Austinites of all backgrounds have access to free outdoor entertainment.

Austin Symphony Concerts In The Park

On Repeat | The Long Center 

Now in its 17th season, the Austin Symphony Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park are held in front of the Long Center on Sundays throughout the summer at 7:30 p.m. Concert styles include strings, woodwinds, big band and brass.

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Top May Events

JMBLYA

May 4th, 2019 | Circuit of the Americas

This is a two-day, two-city traveling festival makes its stop in Austin this May. The festival showcases some of the most sought-after talent in hip-hop music, including Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, Gunna and more.

Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival Lonestar 

May 4th – 5th, 2019 | East Sixth Street    

A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people turn Sixth Street – historically called Pecan Street – into a lively street fair where there is something for people of all ages.

ZACH Theatre’s Red, Hot, & Soul

May 4th, 2019 | The Topfer at ZACH  

The party on stage includes drag artists, ZACH Entertainment, Open Bar, DJ, and Dancing all night! Funds raised at Red, Hot & Soul help support ZACH’s educational programming including Theatre for Families, ZACH’s Pre-Professional Company, Acting Conservatory, Arts Across the Curriculum, Sensory Friendly Performances, and our SAFE partnership.

ZACH’s education programs reach over 55,000 children and students annually, welcoming all of Austin’s children and schools to attend performances, classes, and camps, even if they can’t afford tickets or tuition.

Austin’s Victory Cup

 May 4th, 2019 | Victory Cheval Polo Club   

Watch the Official Kentucky Derby in style! The Victory Cup Polo Match, which has been called “The Best Kentucky Derby Party in Texas” returns to Austin, TX on Saturday, May 4th. Dust off the lucky hats, pastel dresses and seersucker suits, and bring the kids and dogs for a day of fun at the Victory Cup Polo Match and Kentucky Derby Party in Austin, Texas!

 Farm to Plate

May 9th, 2019 | Barr Mansion      

Taste the best food Austin has to offer all in one place – at Sustainable Food Center’s 12th  annual Farm to Plate. This sip and stroll event features 30+ chefs representing the best Austin restaurants, serving up seasonal, locally sourced, sustainably grown food, plus artisan cocktails and local wine, beer, and spirits.

West Austin Studio Tour

May 11th – 12th, 2019 & May 18th – 19th, 2019  | Across West Austin    

The West Austin Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour that celebrates Austin’s talented and wildly diverse creative community. The public is invited to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists’ tools, techniques and inspirations, explore galleries and a variety of exhibitions, and immerse themselves in the arts and local business communities.

Hot Luck Festival 

May 23rd – 26th, 2019 | Around Town  

The Hot Luck: Live Food & Music festival returns to honor the soul, sweat and DIY diversity of the food and music world. The festival is an eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin’ boots.

Lone Star Jam

April 20th, 2019 | 9100 Decker Lake Road 

415 Productions presents The 12th Annual Lone Star Jam on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th in Austin, Texas. The festival is brought to you by The Young Texans Against Cancer and is being sponsored by Ziegenbock. The event will be held at The Lone Star Jam Festival Grounds at Rodeo Austin. The festival grounds offer ample space and plenty of parking. Lone Star Jam, in its 12th year, is a 2 day festival featuring 20 bands over Saturday and Sunday. Turnpike Troubadours, Josh Abbott Band, Granger Smith, Casey Donahew, Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue will headline. Additional artists include William Clark Green, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Cody Canada and The Departed, Jon Wolfe, Mike Ryan and more.

Life Time Tri Cap Tex UMLAUF Sculpture

May 27th, 2019 | Lady Bird Lake  

The Life Time triathlon attracts all levels of athletes from top ranked professionals to first-time triathletes. The event includes the USA Paratriathlon National Championship, sprint and international distances, First Tri distance and sprint and international distance relays.

Blues on the Green

TBD | Zilker Park 

Pack a blanket and the family and make your way to Zilker Park for this summertime tradition. Held monthly from May to August, Austin’s largest free concert series will welcome performances by top local bands.

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Top April Events

Capital 10k

April 7th, 2019 

The Statesman Capitol 10,000 is the largest 10K race in Texas and one of the top 10 in the nation. In its 42nd year, the Cap10K will take place on April 7, 2019 in downtown Austin. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, come see why the Cap10K is a rite of spring in Austin. You can come in your favorite super hero costume…or design your own shirt and run with friends.

Lonestar Round Up

April 12th, 2019 – April 13th, 2019   

A huge outdoor car show and live music festival with tons of vintage hot rods and custom cars driven here from all over the country, and bringing visitors from all over the world.

MOTOGP Grand Prix of the Americas

April 12th, 2019 – April 14th, 2019 

The planet’s most talented and skilled riders will line the grid at the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas to battle it out in the Austin race of the MotoGP™ World Championship calendar. Don’t miss out on discovering 2019’s emerging talents and the excitement of Grand Prix racing in the ultimate test for the finest athletes and machinery in motorcycle racing.

The Contemporary Austin  Fifth Annual Art Diner

April 13th, 2019  

On April 13, 2019, The Contemporary Austin will host the Art Dinner, an annual celebration held at the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria—with a spotlight on its growing collection and temporary works of art, and highlighting in spectacular form all of the museum’s efforts to transform this gem into a sustainable and accessible art-in-nature experience for all to enjoy.

Texas Longhorn Orange/ White Spring Game

April 13th, 2019     

The 2019 Orange-White Spring Game presented by Living Spaces will be played on Saturday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. CT inside Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium.

AFW Fashion x Austin

April 15th, 2019 – April 25th, 2019    

Austin Fashion Week showcases the work of fashion designers, photographers, hair stylists, makeup artists and models from around the state of Texas with over a hundred including runway shows, designer meet-and-greets, themed parties and benefits for Austin non-profits.

Austin Reggae Fest 

April 19th, 2019 – April 21st, 2019 

A fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank, Reggae Fest features three days of reggae, world and dub talent, along with more than 50 vendors selling food and arts & crafts.

Weird Homes Tour

April 20th, 2019 

This wacky annual event showcases what “Keep Austin Weird” is all about. Tour a selection of the most creative homes around town and meet the homeowners who keep our wacky culture thriving.

UMLAUF Sculpture

April 25th, 2019 

Join the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum for the 21st annual event on

The UMLAUF will host its beloved Garden Party with a brand new twist. Amidst the fine wine and decadent bites that we know and love, the UMLAUF has invited performers from all over our city to orchestrate performances throughout the Garden.

Austin Food + Wine Festival

April 26th, 2019 – April 28th, 2019

Pamper your palate in one of the hippest cities in the country at the Austin Food + Wine Festival. Join top chef talent, sommeliers and winemakers from across the nation and Austin’s own acclaimed gourmet scene for an indulgent, three-day epicurean adventure unlike any other, topped off with live musical performances.

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Top March Events

Austin Film Society’s Texas Film Awards 

JW AFS Cinema | March 7th, 2019 

An unforgettable night celebrating the leaders and stars of Texas film. Proceeds support AFS’s work in making our region a thriving center for storytelling, education, and economic opportunity through film. 6 PM Cocktails & Red Carpet Arrivals, 7:30 PM Dinner & Awards Show.

SXSW 2019 – Music, Film,  Interactive Conference & Festival

Various Locations | March 8th – 17th, 2019  

Austin Convention Center and more than 50 venues host noted filmmakers, musicians, and multimedia artists from around the world converge to showcase music, film and interactive media during this internationally-recognized event.

Rodeo Austin

Travis County Expo Center| March 16th – 30th, 2019     

Over the years, Rodeo Austin has grown from a show featuring 16 animals into one of Austin’s premier events, featuring Pro rodeo events, daily concerts, livestock show and more.

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

2Jourda-Backma Pioneer Farms | March 17th, 2019  

This annual family-friendly festival celebrates all things Irish. Come enjoy authentic Celtic music and dancers, Irish language workshops, the finest Irish imports and plenty of good craic!

Mighty Texas Dog Walk

305 S. Congress | March 23rd, 2019   

More Wag! More Swag! Scenic 1-mile walk near Ladybird Johnson Lake + tons of free samples of the latest in high end dog food and treats. Your registration fee supports our training program at Service Dogs, Inc.! Service Dogs, Inc. is a nonprofit that adopts dogs from animal shelters and trains them as working partners for Texans living with deafness or mobility related challenges. Each dog costs $45,000 and takes 1 year to train. Thanks to your support, we provide the dogs and customized training free of charge!

Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays

Mike A. Myers Stadium | March 27th – 30th, 2019    

The premier track & field event brings together the best high school, college and professional athletes from Texas, the U.S. and the world.

World Golf Championships Dell Technologies Match Play  

Austin Country Club |
March 27th – 31st, 2019   

With a rare, match-play format consisting of the top 64 players in the Official World Golf Rankings, the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play field consists of the very best players from around the world and is one of the most elite and exciting tournaments on golf’s calendar.

Austin Urban Music Festival

Auditorium Shores | March 29th – 30th, 2019 

More than 15,000 music revelers converge on Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake to enjoy Austin’s only music festival focused on R&B, neo-soul and hip hop music.

Blanton Block Party

Blanton Museum of Art | March 30th, 2019 

Join us for a free day-to-night community festival to kick off Spring and celebrate the big changes on our block. Explore the epic exhibition “Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton” and be inspired by the creative ways artists have merged visual art and language. The Blanton Block Party is the perfect fusion of live music and world-class art, providing outdoor family art activities, local food, and tours throughout the day.

90th ABC Kite Festival

Zilker Park | March 31st, 2019 

The nation’s oldest kite festival features hundreds of kites in the air and is free to attend for people of all ages; complete with kite flying contests, food, games and more.

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Top February Events

CASAblanca Gala

JW Marriott Austin |February 2nd, 2019 | 7 pm 

Join CASA of Travis County at the 26th annual CASA Blanca Gala and help build bright futures for Austin’s children! Attend or sponsor alongside 900 of Austin’s most generous philanthropists and community leaders. Enjoy fabulous entertainment and unforgettable stories of children and their CASA volunteers.

Rodeo Austin Gala

Palmer Events Center | February 9th, 2019 | 6 pm 

The Rodeo Austin Gala & Youth Art Auction is one of Austin’s largest black tie affairs! A purchase of a Rodeo Austin Gala table is a great way to entertain clients, guests, friends, or family, and it helps Rodeo Austin support young Texans through scholarship and other award giving. 

The evening includes cocktail hour, a gourmet dinner, one-of-a-kind silent and live auctions, and boot-tapping live music entertainment by Jamey Johnson and special guest Lee Ann Womack!

Blanton Museum of Art Gala  

The University of Texas| 200 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd | February 9th, 2019 |5:30 pm     

This black-tie dinner will take place on the museum’s plaza, in perfect view of two major landmarks: Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin, which has become an international arts destination, and the Texas State Capitol. You won’t want to miss this fun and elegant evening, which will raise funds to propel the Blanton’s inspiring exhibitions and innovative educational programs to even greater heights.

Serenata Wine Dinner & Auction 2019

Four Seasons Hotel | February 16th, 2019 | 6 pm 

This year’s elegant event celebrates Austin Opera’s final production of the 2018-2019 Season, La bohème. The evening will feature luxury live and silent auctions, a gourmet four-course dinner with wine pairings by Twin Liquors, a performance by baritone Craig Verm, and, back again by popular demand, dancing to the music of Reunion!

Austin Marathon – Half Marathon & 5K 

February 17th, 2019 | 7 am  

Runners get a chance to run through green, tree-lined city parks, cross bridges over the Colorado River, and trek through Austin’s city streets and neighborhoods at the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, which saw more than 8,100 runners cross the finish line at the 2016 running of the race in the half-marathon alone out of more than 12,000 in all races combined.

Unmasked Gala 

JW Marriott | February 22nd, 2019 | 7 pm    

Join your friends and colleagues on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 for the 5th Annual Wonders & Worries Unmasked Gala! Enjoy the mystery and celebration of a Venetian Carnival. Masks encouraged.

Proceeds provide professional mental health support for children and teenagers in central Texas who are coping with a parent’s serious illness.

Austin Modern Homes Tour  

Various Locations |
February 23rd, 2019 | 10 am  

On Saturday, February 23, a curated selection of amazing local homes will open their doors for a day of modern architecture and design exploration. Spread throughout the city, come and see the inside and out of some of Austin’s most unique and awe-inspiring modern homes, designed by some of the area’s top creative architects and builders. It’s the 11th annual Austin Modern Home Tour presented by the Modern Architecture + Design Society and Goodlife Luxury, with an exclusive Mid-Century-Modern Block Party sponsored by Starlight Village after the tour!

Austin Oyster Festival

University of Texas| January 21st, 2019 at 9 am 

This is one tasty festival you don’t want to miss! The Oyster Festival is an annual hit among locals and visitors alike. Not sure which kind of oyster you prefer? Try ‘em all while enjoying a little live Cajun and “newgrass” music on the lawn!

The Austin Music Awards 

The Austin Music Awards | ACL Live at the Moody Awards | February 27th, 2019 | 7 pm  

For over 30 years, the Austin Music Awards has recognized the accomplishments of local bands and musicians by celebrating them at an annual event unique to the City of Austin. The event reflects Austin’s outstanding live music achievements of the previous year as voted on by Austin Chronicle readers in the annual Music Poll.

The Junior League of Austin – Austin Entertains

Fair Market | February 28th, 2019 | 7 pm  

This year’s attendees can look forward to bites from some of their favorite chefs from years past and a few new additions. See a sneak peak of chefs and bartenders below.  Attendees can also expect fun games, a wine raffle of 50-100 of Central Texas’ best vintages, and some wonderful auction items including tickets to the Austin City Limits Music Festival, autographed UT football gear, and much more! Also expect to take full advantage of both the indoor and outdoor space at Fair Market with food and drink vendors filling the whole space.