Willie Nelson is relocating his 4th of July Picnic from Texas to New Jersey, featuring artists like Bob Dylan and Robert Plant. Tickets go on sale March 29.

Cirque du Soleil teams up with Universal Music Group Nashville for a new country-themed show "Songblazers" debuting in Austin in August, featuring a song by Sam Williams.

The Amazon Prime remake "Road House" featuring Jake Gyllenhaal falls short on storytelling, despite his impressive physical transformation for the role.

Megan Thee Stallion announces her first headlining world tour, which will include three Texas shows in June but exclude San Antonio. Tickets go on sale soon.

Ballet Austin presents "POE / A Tale of Madness," a production blending Edgar Allan Poe’s life with his works, featuring a live score by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

Austin celebrates St. Patrick's Day weekend with various events, from free live music at South by San José to pub crawls, quirky parties, brunches, runs, and a puppy party, as SXSW comes to a close.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Austin's Paramount Theatre on April 27-28, with proceeds benefiting Texas State Parks.

The CMT Music Awards have announced their nominees, with Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, and others leading. Ballerini will host the event in Austin on April 7, also featuring diverse new artists and fan voting.

The SXSW premiere of "Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience" celebrated the career of KUTX 98.9's John Aielli and reflected on Austin's cultural evolution.

"The Three Body Problem" premiered at SXSW with a spectacle in Austin as its scenes were projected onto buildings, set to release on Netflix on March 21.

SXSW Film Festival in Austin features "Punk Rock Lottery," a documentary about a dynamic music event where local musicians form random bands, which will also take place live at the festival.

"Oppenheimer" dominated the 96th Academy Awards with key wins including Best Picture, as performances, like Ryan Gosling's, added excitement to the event.

Mindy Kaling shared her career journey at SXSW, emphasizing her multi-faceted role in comedy. The festival also offers numerous free events, including concerts and cultural showcases.