Check out these music-related events, for adults and kids, happening in Austin this weekend.

Check out these SXSW related — and non-related — music events this week in Austin.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Consider these music-related events this weekend in Austin.

Here are the top music events to check out in Austin this weekend.

From hip hop to world music, here are some SXSW-adjacent music events happening in Austin this weekend.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations, and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations, and ticket links.

Looking for entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations, and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations, and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Austin this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

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Austin hailed as the USs most festive city, based on holiday lighting requests, according to a Thumbtack survey.

Austins free Gingerbread History Heroes event through December for festive family fun.

Austin seeks artists for 660k public art program. Deadline Dec 19.

Pantone announced 'Peach Fuzz' as its 2024 Color of the Year, symbolizing comfort and connection. Sherwin-Williams chose a different hue, 'Upward,' as their color choice.

The Austin City Council approved a $4.5 million investment for the Austin Playhouse, contributing to a $7.5 million project for a new arts center with theaters and classrooms.

Francine Funke's 'Fantastical Flora' exhibition opens in Austin, showcasing a mix of artistic mediums exploring botanical beauty. Free to the public and running through March 2024.

The YMCA in Austin hosted a bazaar featuring crafts by refugees, with sales helping artisans from Ukraine and Afghanistan. The event supported integration and provided income opportunities for newcomers.

Activist Chas Moore debuts as Rat King in Ballet Afrique's "Nutcracker Suite" in Austin, blending arts and advocacy.

Cirque Italia brings an aquatic circus experience to Austin, featuring a 35,000-gallon water stage and performances that meld acrobatics with water-driven spectacle. Running from January 24 to February 3, tickets vary from $15 to $55.

The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin displays "Public Works: Art by Elizabeth Olds," showcasing the printmaker's depiction of American labor from the 1920s to 1960s.

The Austin Music Commission proposes gap financing to support the Red River Cultural District amidst challenges from urban redevelopment, with suggestions of funding ranging from $120,000 to $300,000.

The musical "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" showcases the story and music of Tina Turner at Bass Concert Hall, featuring powerhouse performances and delving into the singer's life.

Two Dripping Springs High School juniors, Megan Aldridge and Colin Tuohy, have been selected for the Texas All-State Choirs, with Tuohy securing his spot for the second consecutive year.

Austin's Parks and Recreation Department announces pool and golf course closings due to cold weather, while Austin Water takes measures to prevent freeze-related issues.

Austin's spring cultural calendar is packed with a variety of arts events, including theater, music, art exhibitions, and festivals that cater to diverse interests.

Austin is planning to create new cultural and arts districts, supported by city initiatives, economic incentives, and new policies. This framework is aimed at fostering cultural hotspots and economic development.

A giant troll sculpture by Danish artist Thomas Dambo is coming to Austin's Pease Park, made from recycled materials and funded by the Tejemos Foundation.

Austin's Red River Cultural District is urgently seeking financial aid from the city to combat development pressures and support its live music venues.

The Affordable Art Fair arrives in Austin this May, presenting works from global galleries with prices ranging $100-$10,000, plus workshops and talks.

Campspot's 2024 rankings list the best camping destinations, featuring Austin, Denver, and spots in Florida, with a mix of nature, culture, and climate.

Hubbard and Birchler's art installation, displaying Waller Creek artifacts at Austin's Moody Amphitheater, opens March 2 for a five-year nighttime exhibition.

Austin's EDD revises cultural arts funding, boosting inclusivity and clarifying the application process, with EDD supervisor Jesus Pantel leading the changes.

Ballet Afrique in East Austin emphasizes the worth of Black dancers and inclusion, featuring activist Chas Moore in a cultural remix of The Nutcracker Suite set during the Harlem Renaissance.

Freytag's Florist in Austin celebrates 50 years in business, with a focus on family, a single location, and a special 50% off deal on roses and plants.

Austin's streets are adorned with mosaic art, and the Mosaic Workshop is a community space for creation and learning, aimed to fully open in mid-February. It emphasizes eco-friendly practices, repurposing materials for art.

Austin's airport will receive $39.51 million for expansion, including 20 new gates and terminal upgrades, while the FM 110 road extension aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Central Texas.

Meow Wolf is opening an immersive art installation in Houston's Fifth Ward, featuring over 40 Texan artists including rapper Fat Tony and activist Kill Joy. The collective is known for inventive experiences, with an opening planned for 2024.

The 'We Can't Breathe' mural in Austin, commemorating victims of racial injustice, was vandalized, leading to community efforts to fund its restoration.

St. Edward's University students petition for the return of a gay pride flag removed from a campus coffee shop, sparking debate on inclusion and facing university resistance.

The University of Texas' Harry Ransom Center showcases "Hill & Adamson: The Clarkson Stanfield Album," featuring early photographs by pioneers Hill and Adamson, emphasizing photography as an art form.

Over 500 drones lit up Austin's skies at the SXSW festival, orchestrated by Sky Elements, featuring a serious display after last year's Rickrolling event.

Austin's plans to replace the Dougherty Arts Center face a cost spike to $61 million, over twice the original estimate, due to delays and rising construction costs.

Round Rock's annual Music on Main series offers live music, free entertainment, and family activities every Wednesday evening through June, at Prete Main Street Plaza.

Round Rock's City Council approved a new venue for Penfold Theatre Company in the Rock Creek Plaza Shopping Center with initial funding of $326,330 and a 2024 anticipated opening.

San Marcos is hosting "Alignmentality," an art installation at the historic downtown square, featuring projections based on Alicia Philley’s art to celebrate the river and an eclipse.

Darden Smith's "Western Skies" premieres at the University of Texas, featuring his storytelling and music inspired by Texas landscapes. Tickets go on sale April 5.

A mosaic mural titled "The Heartbeat of Austin" was unveiled at McKalla Station near Austin FC's Q2 Stadium, symbolizing the city's spirit and the unity of its soccer fans.

The Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin is celebrating Latinx artists while planning a building upgrade, featuring exhibitions and infrastructure development.

UT's Native American Indigenous Collective is hosting a powwow off-campus to counter funding denial under Texas' SB 17, emphasizing cultural resilience and unity.

Gillian Renner from ACC wins the Eco Bag Design Contest with a "Planet v. Plastic" themed tote featuring Texas' endangered species, echoing a sustainability message.

Austin seniors will display their art at the 29th annual Art On and Off the Wall event at the Lamar Senior Activity Center on May 4th, featuring a diverse range of crafts.

"Touch the Art," a tactile exhibit for the visually impaired, returns to Austin's art scene featuring over 40 artists. Open until May 19, it invites hands-on interaction with art.

The former Austin American-Statesman building will host immersive Van Gogh and Monet art experiences starting May 31, with tickets priced between $27 and $80.

Jacqueline Jones won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for History for her book "No Right to an Honest Living," examining Black workers in Civil War-era Boston.

Austin's Red River Cultural District seeks municipal funding to preserve its identity amid rising rents and development, while the Austin Music Commission proposes developer mandates for music spaces without additional incentives.

The Bullock Texas State History Museum's exhibit "Carros y Cultura" showcases Texas' lowrider culture from May 11, 2024, featuring cars, bikes, and the community behind them.

ACC culinary students showcased unique wedding cakes, offering a public tasting of their nontraditional designs, with one highlighted student, Madelyn, sharing her journey from graphic design to culinary arts.

The San Marcos Public Works Department invites K-12 students to submit artwork for the "What Goes Here Flows Here 2025" calendar contest, focused on preventing stormwater pollution.

Austin's Old Bakery and Emporium to hold its Third Annual Midsummer Festival, featuring Swedish traditions, music, food, and a new mural unveiling on June 29.

Bastrop, Texas, celebrates Juneteenth by displaying a nine-foot statue of Harriet Tubman at the Kerr Community Center for three months starting June 15th.

The Round Rock Public Library is holding its 3rd Annual ‘Paint Your Pet’ Art Show, with submissions open until August 15 for both physical and digital artworks.

The Mexic-Arte Museum unveiled banners celebrating Republic Square's history and is pushing for a cultural district on Fifth Street, while preparing for a museum redevelopment project.

The Blanton Museum of Art in Austin showcases "Long Live Surrealism! 1924–Today," featuring both iconic Surrealists and modern artists through January 12.

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2024 kicks off this weekend with traffic expected around Zilker Park. TPR and ACAF provide festival rules and travel tips, including bag policies and transportation options.

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center showcases 'Fortlandia', featuring the 'Honeycomb Hideout', a collaborative design project aimed at interactive learning and community involvement.

The Dougherty Arts Center in Austin hosts a Sustainability Salon to discuss eco-friendly art practices, featuring seed ball making, art supply swapping, and hot cocoa.

The 31st annual Art from the Streets show in Austin displayed over 3,000 artworks by homeless individuals, with sales benefiting the artists directly.

The LBJ Presidential Library in Austin has installed Panel 44 from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, honoring 335 service members lost in a week of 1968.

Third Eye Blind will headline Austin's New Year's Eve celebration at Auditorium Shores, a free, family-friendly event with music, food, and fireworks.

Austin's Artist Access Program is accepting applications for its 2026 season to provide local artists with affordable rehearsal and production spaces.

Carver Museum in Austin celebrates Black History Month with a themed event series, including a block party, film screenings, and a gospel performance.

The Texas arts and culture scene has generated $7.3 billion for the economy over a decade, with $459.1 million in state sales tax revenue and nearly a million jobs.

The Carver Museum celebrates Black History Month with free events, including 'Solar Saturday,' film screenings, an HBCU day, and performances, reflecting African American culture and contributions.

Fiesta Reclamada is a revamped 75-year city tradition in Austin, featuring local music, art, and activities for kids on May 4, free to the public at The Cathedral.

Austin prepares for the Spring Festival Season starting with the SXSW Conference; Mayor emphasizes readiness, asks public to use alternative transport, and police to implement a no-refusal initiative. Health and travel advisories are also in place.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport features live music and SXSW pop-up shops with local merchandise, enhancing the travel experience to reflect Austin's cultural scene.

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is seeking nominations for its Awards of Excellence to honor Austin's Latino/a/e/x cultural arts contributors. Submissions are open until March 23, 2025.

Austin's City Hall hosts its Career Expo on April 2, offering job opportunities and on-site contingent job offers across various titles and industries, with more than 100 employers attending.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport invites local artists to create public art installations for its expansion, with funding from airport revenue, not taxes.

The Lamar Senior Activity Center in Austin is hosting its 29th Street Spring Art Show and Sale on May 3, showcasing diverse artworks created by senior artists.

The Old Bakery and Emporium in Austin hosts the free 4th Annual Midsummer Festival on June 7th, offering Swedish cultural experiences, live music, food, and local art.

The ESB MACC is honoring five Latino/a/e/x Austin artists with its 2025 Awards of Excellence, including a livestream event for those without an invite.

Austin artist Ricardo Hernandez showcases his work in a solo exhibition "Raised to Engage," featuring his journey in the arts, at Old Bakery & Emporium.

Austin adds two new cultural districts, the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor and Govalle Cultural District, to foster arts and business growth.

Austin's Zilker Park invites children aged 5-10 to enter its Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest, with a chance to participate in the tree lighting ceremony.

Austin’s History Center stages a grand reopening this Sunday after a multimillion-dollar renovation and a move into the John Henry Faulk building. The ceremony includes civic leaders, tours and a new exhibit.

Austin’s 5th Street has been named a state cultural district — a designation organizers say will bring funding, signage and tourists to the historic Mexican American corridor.

Junkyard is converting retired city buses into free, bookable "junkpods" for HAAM-registered Austin musicians. Organizers have one bus, are fundraising, and plan app-based bookings.

Layoffs at Empire Control Room have triggered boycott calls online ahead of Free Week, complicating the venue's recovery after a city-backed loan and new legal disputes.

HOPE Outdoor Gallery has reopened near the Austin airport with free paintable walls, a new indoor gallery and community programming.

Zell Miller III launched Black Rose ATX, a nonprofit theater focused on youth programs, school partnerships and paid artist-teachers. The group aims to pair shows with in-school pilots and scholarships.

The blue magazine bus that started in Houston now has a downtown Austin shop paired with Cielito Lindo coffee. Owners will hold a ribbon-cutting next Thursday.

Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short bring a two‑night 'Best of' show to Bass Concert Hall, mixing banjo, sketches and quickfire mutual roasting.

Austin Film Society named Julian Schnabel, Sydney Chandler, Sonny Carl Davis and Spy Kids as honorees for the 2026 Texas Film Awards, set for March 5 at Troublemaker Studios.

When Where What founder Chris Cates revealed he has stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his liver and has begun chemotherapy. The announcement drew a large, emotional response from the Austin community.

Austin Public Library's centennial runs Feb. 16–Dec. 23 with branch parties, a History Harvest and an Oct. 17 Central Library celebration.

Austin icon Rosie Flores will open Robert Plant’s Saving Grace spring tour, including an Austin stop at Moody Theater on March 21.

Lehman High's new $53M fine-arts complex includes an 800-seat auditorium and a scene shop. The facility opened Feb. 28 with student performances and community tours.

Marina Zenovich92s Netflix documentary has its world premiere Thursday at SXSW92s Rollins Theatre, chronicling Moriah Wilson92s rise and the 2022 killing in Austin.

Ben Wheatley’s 'Normal' arrives at SXSW with Bob Odenkirk leading a snowy, gory neo‑Western that mixes laughs and gunfire.

International and Austin artists say SXSW still opens doors — but reaching those stages means paying travel bills, navigating visas and pacing a brutal week. Funding and paperwork often decide who makes the trip.

Star-shaped decals naming 31 public figures and linking to Epstein-related documents appeared on the 400 block of Brazos Street during SXSW; the artist is unknown and some stars were removed.

Austin’s ACME announced more than $24 million in FY26 grants to 731 artists, venues and heritage projects, including a $7.14M Live Music Fund.

Bryan Adams will bring his Roll With The Punches tour to Moody Center on July 28 with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. Presales start Tuesday; public sale Friday.

Austin’s Hole in the Wall has new owners as longtime operator Will Tanner retires but remains a partner; the venue's 50-year legacy and city-backed lease remain intact.

Marburger Farm clustered restored historic buildings into a walkable Texas town square for its Spring Antique Show, adding a food pavilion and reopening a historic saloon. The changes are part of Brook Partners’ wider plan to upgrade the 43‑acre site.

Jon Dee Graham, a stalwart of Austin's South Congress music scene and a member of the Skunks and True Believers, died Friday at 67. Family and fellow musicians mourn his loss.

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival will take over Austin’s Moody Center Sept. 26–27, 2026, with a star-packed lineup; tickets go on sale April 3.

Crider's Rodeo & Dancehall returns May 17 with a benefit concert headlined by Gary P. Nunn; ticket sales will help fund a 50,000-tree restoration of the Guadalupe River.

A new report finds the Red River Cultural District generated $2.3B over five years and nearly $530M in 2025, supporting thousands of jobs and local spending.

YouTuber ZHC will paint a 40-foot dragon boat live at Austin’s Dragon Boat Festival, then donate it for auction with an opening bid of $25,000. The free festival at Festival Beach features races, cultural performances and food vendors.

A touring Titanic exhibition makes its U.S. debut in Austin this Friday, centering passengers' stories with 200+ artifacts and life‑size recreations.

Fredericksburg's National Museum of the Pacific War has reopened its George H.W. Bush Gallery with virtual characters, immersive exhibits and hundreds of newly displayed artifacts.

City Council approved a temporary lease allowing Mexic‑Arte to relocate downtown while its Congress Avenue building is demolished and rebuilt.

A last hurrah at Austin’s Paramount before a major restoration: Casablanca in 35mm, a Spy Kids 25th‑anniversary screening with a live family band, and an April Jedi preview.

A $100,000 gift and matching pledge from the W.D. Kelley Foundation has pushed the Georgetown Palace Theatre closer to reopening after winter damage.

SXSW set March 15–21, 2027 in Austin, compressing programming into a denser week and adding a crossover day to align music, film and conference tracks.

A Chamber forum and a waterfront festival put Austin's live-music economy center stage this week. Officials, venue owners and fans will test whether affection for the brand becomes lasting support.

The 18th Sunset Valley Artfest filled the Toney Burger Center with local artists, food trucks, family activities and a mid‑afternoon Asleep at the Wheel set.

The 28th Cine Las Americas comes to Austin May 13–17 with the Austin premiere of American Pachuco, a 35mm La Bamba tribute, Hecho en Tejas and a May 16 conference.

Bill Wise, a fixture of Austin’s film and theater community, has died at 61. Friends and collaborators remembered his scene-stealing turns and tireless behind-the-scenes work.

The Cove Theater in downtown Copperas Cove will close on May 31 after owners say a lease expiration and other business priorities forced the decision. The couple hopes a new operator will step in, but they plan to sell equipment if no taker emerges.

The Kerrville Folk Festival returns May 21–June 7 for 18 days of songwriting, camping and nightly headliners at Quiet Valley Ranch near San Antonio. Advance tickets are on sale through May 20.

Black Pearl Books will close its Burnet Road storefront on June 20 while continuing online sales and scheduled author events during a planned transition.

Sara Bareilles plays Bass Concert Hall on Oct. 6 as part of her Good Grief Tour, supporting her first full-length in seven years. Presales start June 8; general sale June 10.