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.

Kung Fu Saloon’s Domain outpost closed after a decade. The bar’s farewell and patron replies point to rising Domain rents as the likely reason.

Rolling Stone will stage a three-night Future of Music showcase at ACL Live March 12–14, headlined by Lola Young, Fuerza Regida and BigXThaPlug. Tickets are available via AXS.

Country star George Strait added two more shows in Austin due to high demand, with tickets on presale and the general public sale looming, amid high resale prices for earlier dates.

Rodeo Austin unveiled a 16-night ProRodeo & Concert Series for March 13 628, featuring Tanya Tucker, Diamond Rio and more. Tickets go on sale Jan. 23 with prices starting near $30.

A new Latin‑infused nightclub quietly opened in the former Prohibition space, offering Friday salsa lessons, monthly wellness pop‑ups and a hidden performance stage.

Charlie Puth will stop in Austin on June 11 as part of his Whatever's Clever! world tour. Presales start Jan. 13 and the general sale opens Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. local time.

Tiger Woods‑backed PopStroke is building a larger Cedar Park venue slated for 2026, with expanded courses, family play areas and on‑site dining. State filings list the project as a 13,000‑sq‑ft, $5.8M build.