Bobby Bones returns to Austin to host the iHeartCountry Festival at Moody Center on May 2, with Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum and more on the bill.

Martindale's Duett's Texas Club shut down after a final 'Last Bash.' Owners say they poured personal savings into the venue as costs rose.

K-pop group IVE will headline Moody Center on July 29 in support of their new album REVIVE+. Tickets go on sale April 2 at 3 p.m. CDT.

The Coral Reefer Band will stop in The Woodlands on July 24 as part of the Keep The Party Going summer tour honoring Jimmy Buffett’s legacy. General tickets are set to go on sale Friday.

A quick guide for Austin runners: Cap10K is April 12 with packet pickup at Palmer Events Center, staggered corral starts and team bulk pickup details. Plan transit and expect closures.

Maroon 5 and Post Malone will headline the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin; Friday and Saturday concerts are included with race tickets.

Antone’s and Waterloo Greenway revive the Austin Blues Festival April 25–26 at Moody Amphitheater with Parliament Funkadelic, Jimmie Vaughan and brass bands.

Vox Media’s podcast stage at SXSW will host Gavin Newsom and Spike Jonze next weekend in Austin, joining a late-wave festival rollout of music and celebrity events.

Spotify will mark its 20th anniversary at SXSW with a Stubb's showcase featuring Alanis Morissette, Ella Langley and a St. Vincent DJ set.

SXSW's 2026 Comedy Festival pairs big-name stand-ups with improv experiments across Austin from March 13–16. Platinum badges hold limited seats for Dropout's special shows.

Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion returns March 19 with Lukas Nelson, St. Vincent and Booker T. Jones. Tickets are being allocated via Lucky Draws and a Lucky Draw Live event in Austin.

Austin will host Bruce Springsteen's only Texas stop on April 26 at Moody Center. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Feb. 21 at 12 p.m. CT.

Slick City leased the 43,000-square-foot former Floor & Decor at 4501 W. Braker Lane and is targeting an October 2026 opening for an indoor slide park.