Austin Sketch Fest 2025
2025-05-22 - 2025-05-25 | ColdTowne Theater, 1700 E 2nd St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Austin Sketch Fest 2025
Laugh your way through Memorial Day weekend at the 16th Annual Austin Sketch Fest, running May 22–25 at ColdTowne Theater! This beloved comedy festival spotlights the sharpest scripted sketch comedy from Austin and beyond, with a lineup of rising stars and big-name talent announced soon. Past fests have featured comedy legends like Tim Robinson, Amber Ruffin, and Paul F. Tompkins—so you know the laughs are guaranteed. Whether you’re a sketch superfan or just love a good punchline, this multi-day comedy bash is one not to miss. Stay tuned for tickets and badge info at atxsketchfest.com!

Austin Greek Festival 2025
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25 | Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 414 St Stephens School Rd S, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
Austin Greek Festival 2025
Opa! Get ready to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Greece at the Austin Greek Festival, happening May 23–25 at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. From 11 AM to 10 PM each day, guests can feast on authentic Greek cuisine, dance to live traditional music, and experience vibrant cultural performances. Take a church tour, shop for unique souvenirs, sip Greek wine, and indulge in sweet pastries—all for just $5 admission (free for kids under 10, military, and first responders). It’s a weekend of Greek hospitality and festive fun in the heart of Austin!

ATX Television Festival 2025
2025-05-29 - 2025-06-01
ATX Television Festival 2025
Calling all TV lovers—ATX Television Festival returns to Downtown Austin May 29–June 1 for four days of binge-worthy celebration! This unique fest brings together fans and creators to explore the past, present, and future of television through exclusive screenings, cast reunions, behind-the-scenes panels, and industry conversations. Whether you’re into prestige dramas, cult comedies, or the next big hit, ATX TV Fest offers a front-row seat to the stories that shape the screen. Stay tuned for the lineup and badge details—your new favorite show might be waiting!

Soul of Austin Culture Fest 2025
2025-06-07 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Asian American Culture Center, 11713 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
Soul of Austin Culture Fest 2025
Celebrate the rich tapestry of Austin’s communities at the Soul of Austin Culture Fest, happening Saturday, June 7 from 9 AM to 6 PM at the Asian American Culture Center. Presented by Made Media Group (aka Black Austin®), this free, family-friendly festival highlights the artistry, music, dance, food, and stories of Austin’s diverse cultures—including Black, African, Native American, Asian, and Latin American communities. With live performances, local authors, artisan vendors, and delicious global bites, it’s a vibrant day of connection, creativity, and cultural pride.

4th Annual Midsummer Festival
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Old Bakery & Emporium, 1006 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
4th Annual Midsummer Festival
Celebrate Swedish heritage in full bloom at the 4th Annual Midsummer Festival, happening Saturday, June 7, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the historic Old Bakery & Emporium! This free, family-friendly event brings Scandinavian traditions to life with live music, flower crown crafting, and sweet Swedish treats. Hosted by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation, it’s a joyful afternoon of culture, crafts, and community right in the heart of downtown. Skål to summer fun!

Babestock Music Festival 2025
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15 | Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
BABESTOCK 2025: WHERE THE BADDIES TURN UP
Get ready to rage for a reason at Babestock Music Festival 2025, June 14–15 at Cheer Up Charlies! This femme-forward, gender-expansive EDM fest is flipping the script on traditional lineups with 30+ artists, high-voltage sets, and a dance floor that celebrates everyone. Created by BABE ATX, this all-out sonic takeover features femme & queer vendors, community vibes, and enough beats to keep you going ’til 2 AM. Grab your baddie pass (sold in pairs!) and join the movement shaking up the music scene—one beat drop at a time.

Hot Summer, Cool Jazz Concert
2025-06-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Austin PBS, 101 Highland Campus Dr Bldg 3000, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
HOT SUMMER, COOL JAZZ: A NIGHT OF SMOOTH GROOVES
🔥 The temps may be rising, but the vibes are cooler than ever at Hot Summer, Cool Jazz Concert! On June 14, swing into Austin PBS for an unforgettable night of soul, swing, and Latin heat with jazz icons Pamela Hart, Yansa Samada Band, Kyle Turner, and Joe Carmouche. Let silky vocals and sizzling sax riffs sweep you into summer — one smooth solo at a time. Jazz up your Saturday and catch the hottest night in town where hot nights meet cool jazz!

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAIL
2025-09-25 - 2025-11-30
🌙🎃💀 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail – Austin, TX 💀🎃🌙
✨ The most wonderful nightmare you’ll ever experience has arrived in Austin! ✨Step into a moonlit wonderland where Halloween meets Christmas — and magic meets mischief 🎄👻
🕡 Entry starts at 6:30 PM (come early to explore more!)📍 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Austin, TX
Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun stroll through glowing trails, dazzling lights, and immersive scenes straight from the beloved film 🌌🕯️💫
This one-of-a-kind experience brings Tim Burton’s classic to life with spellbinding artistry, festive music, and Texas charm 🤠🎶

Austin City Limits Music Festival
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-12
🎸 Austin City Limits 2025 – Where Music Meets the Heart of Texas!
Celebrate the live music capital of the world with top artists, local eats and iconic vibes 🔥. Think: iconic sunsets, Texas-sized energy, killer food trucks, and unforgettable sets that will live rent free in your head all year. Whether you are front row or chilling on the lawn, this is where memories are made and music lovers unite.
This is not just Austin. This is ACL. Let’s go!! 🤘🔥
📍 Zilker Park, Austin, Texas📅 October 3 – October 5 & October 10 – October 12💵 Starting at $170
Highlights include:

🎤 Massive Lineups

🗓️ Two Epic Weekends

🌮 Local food trucks, BBQ tacos and craft drinks

🎨 Unique Art & Merch

🤘🌅 If you are not at ACL, are you even living? 2 weekends, +100 artists, endless vibes. Get your tickets now #ACLFest 🎟️🎟️

Austin Oktoberfest
2025-10-11 11:00 - 19:00
🍻 🎉 Celebrate German Tradition with a Texas Twist at Austin Oktoberfest!!
Get ready Austin, it is time to dust off your lederhosen and raise your steins!. Join us for an epic celebration of beer, live music, and only good vibes!! Expect ice cold German style brews, authentic eats like schnitzel and pretzels the size of your head, and live polka mixed with modern beats that will keep the party going all day long.
📍 507 East 10th Street Austin, TX 78701📅 October 11, 2025 🕒 11:00 am – 7:00 pm 🎟️ Presented by German – Texan Heritage Society
Expect:

🍻 Craft brews and authentic German imports

🎶 Live Music and DJs

🥨 Authentic German Eats

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family- Friendly Daytime Fun

📌 Stay tuned for the full festival lineup, special guests, and event schedule—coming soon. Wilkommen to Austin Oktoberfest!

Night Market Fun
2025-10-18 14:00 - 22:00
🌙🍹 NIGHT MARKET FUN – AUSTIN AFTER DARK !
Get ready, Austin – Night market Fun is bringing the vibes! ✨
Think food trucks, vendors, live music and the best late night energy all in one place. Whether you are hunting for vintage finds, sipping on craft drinks or vibing to local DJ’s, this is the spot to be after the sunset.
Grab you crew, bring your appetite, and come hang where culture, community, and cool collide.😎💥
Let’s make it a night to remember!!💫
📍 Location: Lakeline Park 📅 Dates: October 18, 2025🕒 Time: 2 pm – 10 pm💲 Admission: $25- $65🎨 What to Expect:

🍜 120+ dishes from over 40+ food vendors – bold flavor from Asia!

🎨 60+ Artisan vendors

🎤 20+ live performances

🎯 10+ Free Games and Prizes

🍹 7 Full Service Bars

✨ Dive into bold flavors, epic beats and handcrafted treasures at Night Market Fun. Tag your crew & let’s make memories. #NigthMarketAustin

Austin Film Festival
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-30
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ✍️✨
Step into the heart of storytelling at the Austin Film Festival. Screenwriters, filmmakers and movie lovers collide in the Live Music Capital of the World. 🎥🎶 From red carpet premieres to late night panels and legendary BBQ, AFF is where Hollywood meets indie charm. 🌟 Whether you are pitching your script or just vibing with cinema lovers, this is the place to be every fall in Austin, TX. 🍂
Light, camera and inspiration!! 💡🎞️
📍 Austin, TX 78701
📅 October 23, 2025 & October 30, 2025
🎟️ Price: $85

Viva la Vida 2025
2025-10-25 12:00 - 18:00
🌺 Viva la Vida 2025 – Austin 🎉
Get ready to honor, celebrate and remember in the most magical way at Viva la Vida 2025. This is more than a festival – it is a joyful reunion, a cultural tapestry, a moment to celebrate life and honor those we love.💛
It is a free and family friendly event, bring your spirit, your creativity, your love. Come to be part of Austin’s most color soaked, heart filled Dia de los Muertos celebration !! 💛
📍 Downtown Austin 📅 October 25,2025 💵 Price: FREE
Event Highlights:

🎭🎶 Costume, dancers & music
🎨 Arts & Education Pavilion
🛍️ Local artisans, vendors and a Muertos Mercado
🌮🍬 Delicious traditional food
🎤💃 Live performances across the day

Austin Food and Wine Festival
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09
🍷🔥 Get ready for the Ultimate Flavor Adventure in Austin ! 🔥🍴
Austin Food+ Wine Festival is not just an event – it is a vibe ! 💃🎶 Think bold flavors, world- class chefs, and non stop pours of wine, cocktails, and good vibes under the Austin sun. ☀️🥂
From fire grilled bites to Insta – worthy plates, local legends to celebrity chefs. Your culinary dreams will definitely come alive. 🌮🍷🍖
📍 Location: Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX📅 Dates: November 7 – November 9, 2025💲 Admission: Starting at $205
📅 Mark your calendars. Bring your appetite. Come hungry for food, fun and unforgettable memories. This is where Austin eats, drinks, and parties. 🎉🔥

MIRACLE ON 5TH STREET
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-28
MIRACLE CHRISTMAS POP-UP BAR !!🎄✨
Wall-to-wall Christmas magic, cozy vibes, and a dash of nostalgia 🎁❄️Let’s raise a glass to Christmas spirits — literally! 🥂🎅
Spreading holiday cheer one cocktail at a time 🍸💫Join the festive fun:
📍 The Eleanor
📅 November 13th – December 285h

BLUE GENIE ART BAZAAR
2025-11-14 10:00 - 2025-12-24 22:00
✨ Unleash your inner genie!
Discover one of a kind art, handmade treasures, and holiday magic at Blue Genie Art Bazaar !! Austin’s favorite art shopping tradition !!
📍 6100 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 📅 November 14 – December 24 🕒 10 AM – 10PM💵 Price: FREE🎟️ Presented by Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Explore a wide variety of topics, including:

🎨 Art & Design

🎶 Music & Performing Arts

🕰️ History & Heritage

🧠 Interactive Activities for All Ages

Whether you’re into classic paintings or quirky local history, Blue Genie Art Bazaar has something for everyone. Explore handcrafted works by Austin’s finest creatives and support our local artists.
📌 To view the full list of participating exhibitors and plan your day, check the event website closer to the date.

ICE RODEO AUSTIN 2025
2025-11-21 - 2026-01-04
❄️🤠✨ ICE RODEO AUSTIN 2025 ✨🤠❄️
Get ready to lace up your skates and twirl into the most magical time of the year! ⛸️💫Experience the sparkle of Ice Rodeo at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin 🌟 — overlooking the dreamy Lady Bird Lake 🌅
🗓️ November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026🕒 Open daily | Evening skate under the stars 🌠📍 Austin, TX
Glide through a winter wonderland filled with:🎡 Outdoor ice skating under twinkling lights🔥 Cozy cabins & pop-up lounges with festive drinks🍽️ Delicious bites and warm holiday treats👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family nights, art installations & all the Christmas feels 🎨🎁
Whether you’re chasing holiday romance 💞, family fun 👨‍👩‍👧, or just that perfect winter photo moment 📸✨ — the Ice Rodeo is calling your name!

PEPPERMINT PARKWAY
2025-11-21 - 2025-12-28
❄️🍭✨ Peppermint Parkway 2025 ✨🍭❄️
Step into a sparkling winter wonderland this holiday season! 🌟Wander through a dazzling parkway filled with millions of twinkling lights, whimsical characters 🧝‍♀️🎅 and holiday magic around every corner ✨🎄
Then head to the festive plaza for:🍬 Seasonal treats & cozy bites🎠 Joyful rides & activities🎶 Live holiday fun and more!
Make memories, snap your favorite holiday pics 📸 and celebrate the season with friends and family ❤️🎄

MOZART'S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
2025-11-22 - 2025-12-11
✨🎄 EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC AT MOZART’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS! 🎶☕
Get ready to step into a real-life winter wonderland. ❄️🌟 Mozart’s Coffee Roasters lights up the lakefront with millions of dazzling lights, synchronized to your favorite holiday tunes!💡🎶
Whether you are sipping hot cocoa, snapping pics under glowing arches or dancing along the beat 💃🕺. This is THE holiday tradition you do not want to miss.
📍 Lake Austin, Austin, TX
📅 November 22- December 11
⏰ 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM
🎟️ General Admission: Free
✨ Festive vibes, lakeside views and plenty of holiday treats! 🍪🎁 Grab your friends, family, or date and make unforgettable memories in the best Austin Light show.

THUNDERCLOUD SUBS TURKEY TROT
2025-11-27
🦃🏃‍♂️✨ Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot 2025 ✨🏃‍♀️🦃
Join Austin’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition and run (or walk!) for a good cause! 💛Support Caritas of Austin while getting your holiday steps in — in your finest turkey-themed gear 🦃👟
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025📍 The Long Center | Austin, TX
Choose a 5-Mile run 🏃 or 1-Mile walk/run 🚶‍♀️ — fun for all ages!Sign up now and make this Thanksgiving morning one to remember! 🍂🥳

BALLET AUSTIN'S 63rd ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF THE NUTCRACKER
2025-12-05 - 2026-01-23
🎄✨ The Nutcracker Returns to Austin! ✨💃
A treasured holiday tradition is back — and more magical than ever! 🩰💫Experience the wonder of Ballet Austin’s 63rd Annual Production of The Nutcracker — a dazzling spectacle of dance, music and holiday spirit 🌟🎁
Follow Clara on her enchanting journey from a festive Christmas party 🎀🥂 to the shimmering Land of Sweets 🍭🍬 where she meets the radiant Sugar Plum Fairy 🧚‍♀️ and the brave Nutcracker Prince 🪆❤️
🎭 Where: Long Center for the Performing Arts – Dell Hall 📍🗓️ When: December 5 – 23, 2025🕒 Showtimes vary
Enjoy breathtaking sets, exquisite costumes 👗✨, and live music performed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra 🎶🎻 — creating memories that will sparkle for years to come ✨💖
Grab your tickets early and make The Nutcracker part of your holiday story! 🎫❄️

DOWNTOWN AUSTIN HOLIDAY STROLL & TREE LIGHTING 2025
2025-12-06 17:00 - 21:00
🎄🎤✨ Downtown Austin Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting 2025 ✨🎤🎄
Light up your holiday season with Austin’s favorite tradition! 🌟💚Join KUT, KUTX & the Downtown Austin Alliance for the 31st Annual Tree Lighting, Sing-Along & Stroll — a free, family-friendly celebration packed with holiday magic 🎅🎶🎁
🗓️ When: Saturday, December 6, 2025🕒 Time: 5 PM – 9 PM📍 Where: Congress Ave (between 8th & 11th Streets) | Austin, TX
Enjoy 🎨 artisan vendors, 🚚 food trucks, 📸 photos with Santa and festive tunes that will have you singing along all night long 🎵💫
Bring your family, your friends, and your holiday spirit — it’s the perfect way to kick off the season Austin-style! 🤠❤️

ARMADILLO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
2025-12-13 11:00 - 2025-12-21 20:30
🎨🛍️🎶 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar 2025 🎶🛍️🎨
Austin’s Winter Arts Fest & Holiday Shopping Wonderland is back for its 50th season! 🥳✨Step into the magic of the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar — where 🎁 holiday shopping meets live music and local art 🎸🎨
🗓️ December 13 – 21, 2025🕒 Daily | 11 AM – 8:30 PM📍 Palmer Events Center | Austin, TX
Discover nearly 200 artists showcasing one-of-a-kind treasures 🖼️💍, enjoy 9 days of live Austin music 🎤🎶, and soak up the creative energy that makes this city shine 🌟🤠
From fine art to handmade gifts, from iconic Austin tunes to festive vibes — the Armadillo is more than a market, it’s a holiday tradition 50 years in the making 🎂❤️
✨ Come shop, sip, dance, and celebrate Austin’s artistic soul this holiday season! ✨

2026 ATX OPEN
2026-02-21 - 2026-03-01
🎾✨ 2026 ATX Open – Austin’s Premier Women’s Tennis Showdown ✨🎾
Serve up excitement at the 2026 ATX Open, a top WTA 250 women’s professional tennis tournament, happening February 21 – March 1, 2026 at Westwood Country Club, Austin, Texas 🇺🇸💫! Watch tennis stars like defending champion Jessica Pegula, Venus Williams, and Texas favorite Peyton Stearns 🎾🏆 battle it out for glory. Don’t miss a week of high-stakes matches, amazing talent, and Austin’s unbeatable energy 🌟🔥🎉.

NASCAR CUP SERIES 2026
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01
🏁🔥 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at COTA – Austin’s Ultimate Race Weekend 🔥🏁
Get ready for nonstop adrenaline as the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series roars into Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas 🇺🇸🏎️! From February 27–March 1, 2026, watch the world’s best drivers battle it out on the legendary 2.4-mile road course 🛣️💨. The action peaks with the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 1, alongside the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 🚛🔥 and exciting support races. High-speed thrills, roaring engines, and Austin’s iconic energy—this is a race weekend you don’t want to miss! 🎉🤘🏆

SXSW CONFERENCES & FESTIVALS
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-18
SXSW takes over Austin March 12–18 for 7 days of nonstop inspiration, culture, and connection 🌎✨
Experience 850+ conference sessions featuring global leaders and creators, 600+ mentor and networking events, and a city-wide takeover with 4,400 musicians performing across 300+ live showcases 🎶 Catch 460 film and TV screenings 🎬, laugh through four nights of comedy 😂, and explore 450 brand activations pushing innovation, tech, music, and storytelling forward. SXSW is where ideas collide, creativity thrives, and what’s next gets built — live in Austin.

HONK! TX
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-29
HONK!TX 2026: Austin’s Free Community Brass & Street Band Festival 🌳🏙️
HONK!TX returns to Austin, Texas March 27–29, 2026 with a joyful, community-powered celebration of music, movement, and creative expression 🎺🎶 This nonprofit, volunteer-run festival brings together street and brass bands from Austin, across the U.S., and around the world — all performing for free in public spaces 🌍✨ Mobile and unamplified, HONK! bands transform everyday locations into organic stages, breaking down the barrier between performers and audiences and inviting everyone to join the revelry.

ABC Kite Fest
2026-04-11
🪁🌈 98th ABC Kite Fest – Let Your Imagination Take Flight! 🌈🪁
Get ready to soar into fun at the 98th ABC Kite Fest on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Zilker Park, Austin, TX 🇺🇸✨! From 10 AM to 5 PM, enjoy a day full of colorful kites, family-friendly activities, and sky-high excitement 🎉🪁. Free admission makes it the perfect outing for all ages—let your imagination take flight! 🌟💨🎈

Cinco de Mayo Festival (Mexic-Arte Museum)
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00
Date: May 2, 2026Location: Republic Square, Downtown AustinAdmission: Free
This Cinco de Mayo celebration is one of the most authentic cultural events happening in Austin, hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum and rooted in community rather than tourism. Expect traditional music, local food vendors, and artisan booths showcasing handmade goods from local creators. The event brings together families, artists, and residents for a daytime festival that feels vibrant but still grounded in Austin’s cultural identity. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday morning while supporting local vendors and experiencing something meaningful within the community.

Blues on the Green
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-05-15 17:00
Date: Early May 2026 (season opener expected)Location: Zilker ParkAdmission: Free
Blues on the Green is a local favorite that perfectly captures Austin’s outdoor music culture. Held at Zilker Park, this free concert series brings the community together for live performances in a relaxed, picnic-style setting. People bring blankets, snacks, and friends, creating a laid-back atmosphere that feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a concert. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy live music while actually experiencing Austin like a local.
