Entertainment & Events in Austin, Texas

Cinema

Regal Gateway 16 512-343-5480
9700 Stonelake Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. more
Regal Metropolitan 14 512-447-0110
901 Little Texas Lane
Austin, TX 78745
Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. more
Regal Westgate 11 Theatres 512-899-2013
4477 South Lamar Boulevard Build, Suite 800
Austin, TX 78745
Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. more

Night Life

Backbeat 512-551-9980
1300 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
South Lamar District
"Classic and contemporary cocktails anchor an inventive menu that also features fine wine, craft beer and an extensive spirits selection focused on whisky, rum, fortified wine and amari." more
Broken Spoke 512-442-6189
3201 South Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
A Texas dance hall where patrons can enjoy listening to traditional country music. more
Continental Club, The 512-441-2444
1315 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
The Continental Club is a live music venue which began its rich music heritage in 1957. more
Little Longhorn Saloon 512-524-1291
5434 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
Host of live musical performances, the Little Longhorn Saloon is a fun place to get a drink, catch up with friends, and listen to some honky-tonk country music. Closed on Mondays. more
Elephant Room, The 512-473-2279
315 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Enjoy live jazz music nightly at the Elephant Room. more
Icenhauer's 512-473-0005
83 Rainey Street
Austin, TX 78701
Housed in a renovated, circa 1895 home, Icenhauer's serves handcrafted drinks, made with fresh ingredients. more
Half Step 512-391-1877
75 Â½ Rainey Street
Austin, TX 78701
A cocktail bar that is open nightly except Mondays. Live music can be enjoyed on Wednesday and Thursday nights. more
Midnight Cowboy 512-843-2715
313 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Enjoy a fine cocktail at Midnight Cowboy Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 6:00 p.m. more

Concerts & Performances

Ballet Austin 512-476-9151
501 West 3rd Street
Austin, TX 78705
Ballet Austin presents both classical and contemporary works during its fall to spring season (September to May), with the goal of providing innovative performances and educational programs that enrich the cultural life of those in the Austin area. more
Austin Symphony 512-476-6064
1101 Red River
Austin, TX 78701
Founded in 1911, and the oldest performing arts organization in Austin, the Austin Symphony Orchestra takes it as its mission to enhance the cultural life of both adults and young people through its concerts and programs. The Symphony is headquartered in Sympony Square, a rich complex of historic limestone buildings and an ampitheatre, and holds its performances in this square. The ASO offers classical, pops, family, casual classic and special attraction concerts; it also provides educational programs to the public. more
South By Southwest Music and Media Conference 512-467-7979
Box 4999
Austin, TX 78765
Various locations, mostly downtown
Musicians and music-industry types from all over the world flock to Austin for one of the country's most important music-industry conferences, the now legendary South By Southwest Music Festival. This conference showcases a great diversity of musical styles that represent an international scope. Held in March. more
Long Center for the Performing Arts, The 512-474-5664 (Box Office)
701 West Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
A two-theater entertainment venue, the Long Center for the Performing Arts features the Michael & Susan Dell Hall and the Debra and Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre. The flexible Debra and Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre serves regional artists and community arts groups and can be used for film screenings and corporate meetings. International, national, and local talent can be seen on stage at the Long Center for the Performing Arts throughout the year. more

Plays & Productions

Esther's Follies 512-320-0553
525 East 6th
Austin, TX 78701
Austin's favorite comedy and magic troupe, Esther's Follies has been performing for 20-odd years. Esther's also offers their entertainment services in conjunction with catering for parties and events. more
Hyde Park Theater 512-479-PLAY
511 West 43rd
Austin, TX 78751
The Hyde Park Theatre produces new and classic productions of alternative theatre. Along with the award-winning plays produced in this cozy and intimate ninety-seat theatre, the annual FronteraFest offers a five-week fringe festival that showcases over eight hundred local and national artists. more
State Theatre Company 512-472-5143
719 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Formerly Live Oak Productions, the State Theatre Company has moved into its permanent residence, a renovated movie cinema, and now works to offer engaging productions that support and encourage local talent and original creations. The productions offered range from classics to new plays, from challenging drama to musicals. In addition to the productions staged by the theatre, the company also offers drama classes on the premises through the aegis of The State Theatre Company School of Acting. more
Mary Moody Northen Theater 512-448-8484 (Box Office)
Located at the End of Theatre Pass
Austin, TX 78704
St. Edward's University
The center of the Theatre Arts degree program that is offered by this liberal arts university, the Mary Moody Northen Theatre hosts productions regularly that often feature well-known directors and acclaimed guest stars. more
Paramount Theater for the Performing Arts 512-472-5470
713 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Built in 1915, this 1,300-seat classic vaudeville house is now the premier venue in Austin for the performing arts. The shows that are offered include drama, comedy, Broadway shows, concerts, children's theatre, dance and films. The architectural elegance of the theatre's interior makes each performance even more of a special event. more

Arts & Crafts Shows

Austin Country Flea Market 512-928-2795 or 512-928-4711
9500 US 290 East
Austin, TX 78724
5 miles east of Interstate 35
This is the largest fleamarket in central Texas; it spans one hundred thirty acres and contains hundreds of covered booths, an open show stage, and display and entertainment areas. more
Art City Austin 512-609-8587
211 East 7th Street, Suite 102L (Office)
Austin, TX 78701
"The city's largest and longest running outdoor art fair," the two-day Art City Austin features more than 100 exhibiting artists, live music, children's activities, performances, food, drinks, and more. It takes place each April in downtown Austin. more

Festivals & Fairs

Old Pecan Street Spring Festival 512-443-6179
East Sixth Street
Musicians, food vendors, artists and craftspeople turn Sixth Street, originally named Pecan Street, into a lively street fair. Held in September. more
Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival 512-441-9015
MLK and Congress Ave. in Front of the Texas State
It's all about the food and the music! This popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine prepared by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Enjoy dancers, juju mamas, and lots of beads and tokens. Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Brass Bands, Blues, Rock, & Jazz . Belly dancers and late night burlesque shows will add to the excitement. ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE. Held in April. more
Cine Las Americas Festival Of New Latin Film 512-841-5930
P.O. Box 1626
Austin, TX 78767
Cine Las Americas Festival Of New Latin Film offers music, food, entertainment and more. Held in April. more
Old Settlers Music Festival 903-834-3171
Overton City Hall
The Overton Bluegrass Festival Committee would like to thank everyone who attended and all of our festival volunteers for making our 20th Annual Overton Bluegrass Music Festival a resounding success! We had a great crowd, the weather was beautiful, the music was the best ever, and the food was great as ususual. Held in June. more
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL & HEART OF FILM SCREENWRITERS 512-478-4795
1604 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701
Celebrating film and screenwriting at the Austin Film Festival & Heart Screenwriting. Held in October. more
Austin Jazz And Arts Festival 512-477-9438
1705 Guadalupe, Suite 234
Austin, TX 78701
Austin Jazz And Arts Festival is fun for the whole family. Music, food, entertainment, art and more can be enjoyed. Held in October. more
Austin Children's Museum 512-472-2499
201 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701
Austin Children's Museum creates innovative learning experiences for children and families that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. more
Austin Duck Adventures 512-477-5274
209 E. Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78701
The "Austin Duck" was originally a British Alvis Stalwart. The Stalwart was manufactured by the Alvis Company; it is a vehicle / vessel that is very similar to the DUKW built by General Motors for the United States Army. The vehicle can be driven in either four-wheel drive (the four rear wheels) or in six-wheel drive. Six wheel drive capabilities facilitates existing in the water. Maximum speed on land is 40 miles an hour and its speed in water is about 6 knots. more
Texas Book Festival 512-477-4055
610 Brazos, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78701
The schedule for the Texas Book Festival is now online - from a party for Babar with his creator Laurent de Brunhoff to an in-depth panel about America's standing in the world, the Festival covers the gamut of new ideas and hot books published this year, all free and open to the public. Austin mayor Will Wynn will moderate a panel on Saturday, Nov. 1st about energy issues; the Paris Review hosts a special event with Richard Price at the Continental Club; Susan Orlean screens Adaptation at the Alamo Drafthouse - and that's just the beginning. Check it all out here. Held in October. more
The Republic Of Texas Biker Rally 512-441-9015
600 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
Roadway Productions handles the promotional activities associated with the majority of events held in Austin each year. If you would like to become a vendor or sponsor one of the events in Austin, Texas then send us an email using our Contact page and we will get you the specific information you need right away. Held in June. more
Cine Las Americas Film Festival 512-535-0765
81 San Marcos
Austin, TX 78702
Cine Las Americas' main activities are divided in two: the exhibition and promotion of Latin and indigenous film and video, and the creation and administration of bilingual media arts education programs for minority youth in Austin. Held in April. more
Annual Texas Bbq Festival 512-694-1198
P.O. Box 302436
Austin, TX 78703
Fun for the whole family. The Annual Bbq Festival offers delicious Bbq, entertainment, music and more. Held in September. more
La Dolce Vita Food & Wine Festival 512-495-9224
3809 W 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
Join us for a night lived like Bacchus-the Roman god of wine-as we experience this 19th annual food & wine festival on the grounds of Austin's beloved lakeside oasis: Laguna Gloria. Sample fare provided by over 50 of Austin's most prestigious chefs, and linger over fine wines provided by Twin Liquors. La Dolce Vita features wineries from the great state of Texas, live music, and an outdoor cigar/scotch lounge-the Bacchanalia Lounge. more
Austin Museum Of Art At Laguna Gloria 512-458-8191
3809 West 35th Street
Austin, TX 78703
West Of Mopac
As the Museum's original home, AMOA-Laguna Gloria is a monument to our long-standing commitment to the community-offering a unique experience of history, art, and nature. Visitors can tour the recently restored 1916 Italianate-style villa that was the home of Texas legend Clara Driscoll. more
Old Pecan Street Fall Festival 512-443-6179
East 6th Street
The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried art festival held on 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homem. Held in May. more
Austin Bat Fest 512-441-9015
100 South Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Batfest!, Will feature Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children's Activities, and Educational Displays. Estimated attendance is around 40,000! With Scenic backdrop of Town Lake and downtown Austin. Come out and see between 1.5 and 2 million Mexican Free Tail Bats while shopping for creative items made in Austin. See over 30 bands on two stages. Held in August. more
IJA Juggling Festival 410-897-2469
P.O. Box 7307
Austin, TX 78713
The 61st Annual IJA Juggling Festival will be held July 14-20, in Lexington, Kentucky, in the large, well-lit, climate-controlled juggling space of the Lexington Convention Center. Specially invited guests include:Performers from Ecole de Cirque de Quebec (Quebec Circus School)Niels DuinkerCasey Boehmer more
Old Settler's Music Festival 512-346-0999
P.O. Box 151947
Austin, TX 78715
Old Settler's Music Festival is a nationally known music festival featuring the best in roots and Americana music. The festival is held in the gorgeous Texas hill country, at the height of the Bluebonnet and wildflower season. Old Settler's Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family. Held in April. more
Austin Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 512-302-9889
1216 East 51st Street
Austin, TX 78723
The Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival was founded in 1987 and became a 501c3 in 1995. The festival has grown tremendously in size and scope from a short four-day run of four films primarily focused on coming out and AIDS to a multimedia. Held in October. more
HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow 512-249-5333
11709 Boulder Lane, Suite 110
Austin, TX 78726
HFTP is proud to offer complimentary press registration to HFTP's Annual Convention and Tradeshow. To qualify, an applicant must cover the industry on a regular basis by writing regular reports or publishing articles on the hospitality and technology industries. Held in October. more
Austin Wine Festival 866-621-9463
11003 Ranch Road 2222 C
Austin, TX 78730
Wineries from Lampasas to New Braunfels and Fredericksburg to Dripping Springs have bloomed from a pioneering few, into an internationally awarded and recognized wine region... The number 2 wine destination in the nation, second only to Napa! Together they have created the now 2nd annual Austin Wine Festival, the first of its kind in Texas. Held in April.
Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival 512-232-0100
4801 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, TX 78739
This year's Spring Plant Sale and Gardening Festival will be held in April. The Fall Plant Sale is scheduled for October. more
3rd Annual Austin Chocolate Festival 800-834-3498
1300 S. Pleasant Valley #178
Austin, TX 78741
Participating vendors will offer samples to festival guests and they can compete in up to 11 categories of the chocolate competition. Each vendor can enter as many categories as they wish and are automatically entered into the most popular sample and best booth contests. The public and industry professionals will judge the competitions and the winners are based on their votes. Plaques and ribbons will be given to the winners directly after the competition or delivered by mail. The Annual Austin Chocolate Festival is fun for the whole family. Held in October. more
SXSW Film Conference and Festival USA 512-467-7979
Box 4999
Austin, TX 78765
South by Southwest (SXSW, Inc.) is a private company based in Austin, Texas, with a year-round staff of professionals dedicated to building and delivering conference and festival events for entertainment and related media industry professionals. Since 1987, SXSW has produced the internationally recognized Music and Media Conference & Festival. Held in March. more
Austin Jugglefest 2006
1102 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
Jugglefest is a three-day event full of workshops, games, demonstrations, and shows featuring juggling, unicycling, and related circus arts. Everyone is welcome to come on down to pick up the basics, learn some new tricks, meet some crazy people or just chill out and watch. Held in February. more
Austin Pagan Pride Day 512-300-8470
900 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78735
Wooldridge Park
Jo Beth Henderson is Bellafeather. Bellafeather's music is "progressive folk art rock" with influences in jazz, folk rock, classical, and the avant-garde. Two Feathers Ghostwood plays Native American flute and other instruments. Slyther plays high-energy rock n' roll, with a heaping side of strong melodies. He was frontman for Call the Circle, which has disbanded. Wyrdgrl is a rich tapestry of tales between myth and perception woven by singer-songwriter Dana Davis. The two guitar players from Linton Mancilla play acoustic rock. The Nematoads, a trippy, twangy, five-piece modern surf band from Austin, straddle the line between Â´60s retro cool and tall-in-the-saddle Tejas twang. Velvet Brick plays rock, classic rock, and metal. Held in September. more
Fantastic Fest 512-912-0529
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
About Fantastic Fest Fantastic Fest is a week-long festival featuring the best in new science-fiction, fantasy, horror, animation, crime, Asian, and all around badass cinema. The event was created to offer exposure to genre films which are often overlooked by the traditional festival circuit. We strive to offer acquisition, media and exhibition opportunities for undistributed films as well as to spotlight upcoming genre theatrical releases and give audiences a chance to see 35mm prints of repertory classics. Fantastic Fest is held each year at one venue, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on South Lamar in Austin, Texas. The Alamo Drafthouse was named the best cinema in America by Entertainment Weekly, and features food and drink served to your seat without any disruption of the movie experience. During his Keynote Address at the International film Festival Summit in Las Vegas, Variety president and publisher Charlie Koones listed Fantastic Fest in a list of "10 Film Festivals we Love," which he described as "interesting and exciting" events, not listed in order of importance. In addition t more

Marathons & 10K Runs

Texas Relays 471-4602
University of Texas Campus
Austin, TX 78712
The Texas Relays are one of the oldest and best track meets around, and feature some of the best high-school and college track and field athletes in the world. more
Keep Austin Weird 5K 512-472-3254
422 West Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
downtown Austin
What is there to say, it's a 5k, in Austin. You know there will be a good time after the race. More info is available at RunTex, 422 West Riverside Drive. Austin, Texas 78704. Held in June. more

Tours

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 903-676-2777
5550 FM 2495
Austin, TX 75752
This innovative complex features over 300,000 gallons of aquarium exhibits and for the first time, visitors can see nearly every major species of freshwater fish found in Texas in its natural habitat. more

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