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.

A 7,000‑sq‑ft sports‑bar and indoor mini‑golf concept is headed to Buda’s Sunfield, promising simulators, a food‑truck pad and a live‑music patio for families. Targeted opening: November 1.

Austin residents participated in the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool to celebrate the New Year and express hope for the springs' future amid low flows.

ACL Fest presale opens Wednesday at noon Central. GA tickets start at $325 and new VIP perks include free drinks and an air-conditioned lounge.

Two Step Inn returns April 18–19, 2026 to San Gabriel Park in Georgetown with Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn among more than 30 acts across three stages.

PGA pro Justin Aragon is launching Southside Golf Co in Manchaca with TrackMan simulators, pool tables, lessons, leagues and a merch shop.

Austin is set to celebrate New Year's Eve with The Head and the Heart headlining, local acts, food trucks, fireworks, and a drone show, with free entry at Auditorium Shores. CNN will broadcast the event.