Austin Area Entertainment Options
Hailed as the "Live Music Capitol of the World," Austin offers plenty of live music, as well as other entertainment.
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.
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.
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. The 2006 edition, scheduled for October 19-26, promises to be one of the most successful yet, with over 100 films set to be shown at theaters around Austin.
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. The 2006 edition, scheduled for October 19-26, promises to be one of the most successful yet, with over 100 films set to be shown at theaters around Austin.
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
Austin and Travis County's annual livestock show and rodeo, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, has long been a favorite event among Central Texas residents and visitors alike. Find out all you need to know about this year's Fair and Rodeo from About guide Jacci Howard Bear.
Austin and Travis County's annual livestock show and rodeo, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, has long been a favorite event among Central Texas residents and visitors alike. Find out all you need to know about this year's Fair and Rodeo from About guide Jacci Howard Bear.
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!
Sixth Street Entertainment
Austin's famous 6th Street offers some of the best nightclubs, restaurants, live music and art to be found in the Capital City.
Austin's famous 6th Street offers some of the best nightclubs, restaurants, live music and art to be found in the Capital City.
South By Southwest
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.
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.
Carlos 'n Charlie's
Long a favorite restaurant and club south of the border, Austin's Carlos 'n Charlie's location is the first CNC to operate in the United States. Situated on the shores of Lake Travis, Carlos 'n Charlie's continues to offer all the food and fun they're famous for.
Long a favorite restaurant and club south of the border, Austin's Carlos 'n Charlie's location is the first CNC to operate in the United States. Situated on the shores of Lake Travis, Carlos 'n Charlie's continues to offer all the food and fun they're famous for.
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.
The Continental Club
The Continental Club has been providing Austin with top-shelf live music since 1957.
The Continental Club has been providing Austin with top-shelf live music since 1957.
Emo's Austin
Emo's is one of Austin's hottest nightclubs, featuring live music most every night on either their indoor or outdoor stage.
Emo's is one of Austin's hottest nightclubs, featuring live music most every night on either their indoor or outdoor stage.
The Chuggin' Monkey
The Chuggin' Monkey is an Austin original and a favorite stop on the Austin nightclub circuit.
The Chuggin' Monkey is an Austin original and a favorite stop on the Austin nightclub circuit.
Shoal Creek Saloon
The Shoal Creek Saloon is a perfect spot to grab a cold beer, some fried food - shrimp, oysters, crawfish, etc. - and watch a game or visit with friends while visiting Austin.
The Shoal Creek Saloon is a perfect spot to grab a cold beer, some fried food - shrimp, oysters, crawfish, etc. - and watch a game or visit with friends while visiting Austin.
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.
BD Riley's Irish Pub
Located in Austin's 6th Street Entertainment District, BD Riley's Irish Pub offers a menu full of Irish staples, plenty of draft beer, sports on 42" plasma screen TVs, WiFi connection, live entertainment and more.
Located in Austin's 6th Street Entertainment District, BD Riley's Irish Pub offers a menu full of Irish staples, plenty of draft beer, sports on 42" plasma screen TVs, WiFi connection, live entertainment and more.
Mother Egan's Irish Pub
Located on Sixth Street in Austin, Mother Egan's Irish Pub has live entertainment, a menu full of Irish food and plenty of brew to keep the good times rolling.
Located on Sixth Street in Austin, Mother Egan's Irish Pub has live entertainment, a menu full of Irish food and plenty of brew to keep the good times rolling.
Fado's Irish Pub
Fado's has all the essentials for an Irish Pub - good food, beer, sports and live entertainment - which has made it one of Austin's most popular nightspots.
Fado's has all the essentials for an Irish Pub - good food, beer, sports and live entertainment - which has made it one of Austin's most popular nightspots.
Austin Fine Arts Festival
Austin's 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's 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.
Bob Marley Festival
Austin's annual Bob Marley Festival celebrates the life and music of reggae legend Bob Marley. Held at Auditorium Shores, the event features great food and plenty of live music.
Austin's annual Bob Marley Festival celebrates the life and music of reggae legend Bob Marley. Held at Auditorium Shores, the event features great food and plenty of live music.
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."
Austin Film Festival
Featuring over 100 films, the Austin Film Festival includes a four-day screenwriters' conference featuring internationally known writers, directors, actors and producers. The Festival is held at the Driskell Hotel and other locations througout Austin.
Featuring over 100 films, the Austin Film Festival includes a four-day screenwriters' conference featuring internationally known writers, directors, actors and producers. The Festival is held at the Driskell Hotel and other locations througout Austin.
Texas Book Festival
Held at the State Capitol in Austin, the annual Texas Book Festival features over 100 authors, as well as exhibitors, lives musi, food, a children's area and more.
Held at the State Capitol in Austin, the annual Texas Book Festival features over 100 authors, as well as exhibitors, lives musi, food, a children's area and more.
Austin Celtic Festival
Now wrapping up its first decade, the Austin Celtic Festival has grown to include over 200 artists, musicians, actors and storytellers.
Now wrapping up its first decade, the Austin Celtic Festival has grown to include over 200 artists, musicians, actors and storytellers.
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.
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.
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.