Take part in Austin Marathon.
The Austin Marathon is an annual race held in Austin, Texas, typically in January. The event includes a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 5K race. The marathon course takes runners through the city's downtown area and past landmarks such as the Texas State Capitol, the University of Texas, and Lady Bird Lake. The event typically attracts thousands of participants worldwide and offers a unique experience for runners, with live music and cheering crowds along the route.
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Texas Lunar Festival
The Texas Lunar Festival is an annual cultural festival held in Austin, Texas, celebrating the Lunar New Year, typically in January or February. The event features a variety of cultural performances, including traditional music and dance, martial arts demonstrations, and lion dances. Vendors also sell traditional foods, arts and crafts, and other items. The festival is an excellent opportunity to learn about and experience the rich cultural heritage of the Asian community in Austin and to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
It is a free event with many fun-filled activities for people of all ages; it is a great way to spend the day with friends and family and learn about different cultures.
“Pretty Woman - The Musical”- Bass Concert Hall
"Pretty Woman: The Musical" is a romantic and feel-good show that has received positive reviews from audiences and critics. It is a fun and entertaining night out at the theater, with a talented cast, catchy songs, and a good dose of humor. Enjoy the show on Jan 17-22, 2023, at Bass concert hall.
Bass Concert Hall is a performing arts venue on the University of Texas at Austin campus. With over 2,900 seats, it is one of the largest theaters in Austin, Texas, and a popular venue for live entertainment.
Live Stand-up Comedy
Live stand-up comedy is a form of entertainment where a comedian performs in front of a live audience, telling jokes and stories, and making observations about various topics. Many comedians also tour and perform in different cities, allowing audiences across the country to see them live.
Many venues in Austin, Texas, that host live stand-up comedy, such as The Velveeta Room, Cap City Comedy Club, and Esther's Follies. These venues often feature local comedians and touring comedians, and they usually have a calendar of upcoming events on their website.
Texas Shuttle is a transportation service that provides various transportation options, such as airport shuttles, charter buses, and executive car services in Texas. They offer transportation to and from multiple locations in the state, including Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. They have a variety of vehicles to choose from, including shuttle buses, vans, and luxury cars. Book your ride today, and for more information, contact (817) 403-6196.
Austin Events Calendar 2026–2027: How to Find What's On Right Now
Austin is one of the most event-dense cities in the United States. At the time of this update (September 2026), the Austin events calendar lists more than 1,196 upcoming events across the city and nearby areas, spanning concerts, sports, theater, comedy, festivals, family activities, attractions, and live entertainment. Roughly 322 of those events fall within the next 21 days, and the calendar is refreshed daily as organizers announce new dates, schedule changes, cancellations, and additional ticket availability.
That volume is great news for visitors — and overwhelming if you don't know how to filter it. This guide walks you through how to browse the upcoming events of Austin by date, by category, and by venue, plus what locals are actually excited about this week.
Can I browse Austin events by date?
Yes. The major Austin event calendars are organized as date-based calendars, so you can pull up today, this weekend, or any specific date on a 2026–2027 trip. This is the fastest way to plan around a fixed travel window: enter your arrival date, scan the lineup, and build your itinerary around what's actually happening rather than hoping something lines up.
Can I search events by category or venue?
Yes. Most listings let you filter by type — musical/play, comedy, concert, pop/rock, alternative, rap/hip-hop, lectures, taped TV and radio programs, and family events — and by venue. If you already know you want a night at a specific stage, filtering by venue is the quickest route to what's on there this month.
What's Actually Good in Austin This Week?
To show how the calendar works in practice, here's the kind of lineup a single week in late September 2026 serves up — all sourced from current public event listings:
- Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Bass Concert Hall (2350 Robert Dedman Dr, 78705), the roughly 3,000-seat performing arts hall on the University of Texas at Austin campus, with multiple evening shows through the week.
- Rod Wave at Moody Center ATX (2001 Robert Dedman Drive, 78712), the major touring arena just steps from Bass Concert Hall — you could realistically catch a musical and an arena hip-hop show in the same neighborhood on back-to-back nights.
- Rise Against at Moody Amphitheater (1111 Red River Street, 78701), the open-air stage in the heart of downtown's Red River Cultural District.
- Geordie Greep at Mohawk Austin's outdoor stage (912 Red River St), one of the intimate rooms that made Red River famous.
- Silly Goose at Come and Take It Live (2003 E Riverside Dr, 78741), a long-running east-side rock venue just off I-35.
- Will Pepper at The Red Room at Cap City Comedy Club (8120 Research Blvd, 78758) up in north Austin near the US-183 corridor, plus a taped program taping of Hollywood Crime Scene at the main Cap City room.
- Lecture-style programming at the 29th Street Ballroom (2906 Fruth St, 78705) near the UT area, and shows at Brushy Street Commons (501 Brushy St, 78702) on the east side.
One week, five distinct districts, and everything from Broadway touring productions to independent club shows. That's the normal rhythm of the Austin event scene — not just during festival season, but year-round.
HAAM Day: The Best Free Music Event of the Year
If your visit overlaps late September, look for HAAM Day (Health Alliance for Musicians), when Austin's iconic stages open their doors for daytime benefit shows supporting musicians' health care. Recent editions have packed the city's most legendary rooms on a single Tuesday:
- Continental Club on South Congress — the decades-old stage that helped define the Austin sound
- Antone's downtown — the historic blues room
- Elephant Room on Congress Avenue — a basement jazz bar locals guard fiercely
- Hole In The Wall near campus — one of Austin's oldest continuously running venues
- Radio East and the Chess Club on the east side
HAAM Day lineups have featured beloved local acts such as Los Coast, Taméca Jones, Women In Jazz, and Latinpalooza showcases. Check each venue's calendar for the current year's lineup — and note that the 29th Street Ballroom and smaller listening rooms often have very limited capacity, so arrive early.
Where the Events Happen: Austin's Districts Compared
Austin's live entertainment is clustered into walkable districts, which matters a lot when you're planning an evening. Here's how they compare:
| District | Key Venues | Best For | Getting There |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Cultural District (downtown, 78701) | Moody Amphitheater, Mohawk, Antone's, Stubb's area stages | Rock, indie, metal, big outdoor shows in a small footprint | Just east of Congress Ave; I-35 sits one block east, so expect event-night traffic |
| UT Campus / Downtown (78705, 78712) | Bass Concert Hall, Moody Center ATX | Broadway tours, arena concerts, lectures | Off Robert Dedman Dr near I-35; parking is structured and fills fast on show nights |
| South Congress & South Lamar | Continental Club and neighborhood stages | Americana, blues, classic Austin atmosphere, dining before the show | South of the river, reachable via Congress Ave or S Lamar Blvd from downtown |
| North Austin (78758) | Cap City Comedy Club and The Red Room | Stand-up comedy, taped programs | Along Research Blvd (US-183 corridor); easiest by car or rideshare |
| East Austin (78702, 78741) | Come and Take It Live, Brushy Street Commons, Radio East | Club shows, alternative bills, food-truck pairings | East of I-35; E Riverside Dr connects quickly from downtown |
Can I Find Tickets for Austin Events?
Yes — nearly every listing in the Austin events calendar links out to ticketing, and availability is shown in real time. A few practical notes from experience:
- Intimate rooms sell out fastest. Shows at the Mohawk outdoor stage, the 29th Street Ballroom, and Elephant Room frequently show single-digit tickets remaining. If a small-venue date matters to you, book as soon as it's announced.
- Resident companies release season schedules early. Broadway tours at Bass Concert Hall typically go on sale months ahead, so theater planners should look further down the 2026–2027 calendar.
- Budget generously for arena nights. We won't quote figures here since prices move constantly, but as a general planning estimate, expect major touring acts at Moody Center and headline clubs to cost meaningfully more than a weeknight set at a neighborhood bar. Check the live listing for the actual number.
- Free events exist year-round. HAAM Day, street festivals, and many cultural celebrations cost nothing to attend — you only need a plan for getting there and parking.
First-Time Visitor's Guide to Austin Event Season
If it's your first time planning a trip around Austin events, keep these local realities in mind:
Timing your visit
Austin's event calendar never really sleeps, but density spikes in spring (March–April) and fall (September–November), when outdoor stages like Moody Amphitheater are at their best. August is the toughest month for outdoor events — Central Texas heat pushes most activity indoors and later into the evening. Summer evenings on the river and Lady Bird Lake trail are pleasant again after sunset.
Getting around
Downtown districts (Red River, Congress, the campus corridor) are walkable once you arrive, but Austin is otherwise a driving city. I-35 bisects downtown and routinely backs up on show nights; MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) is the western bypass; SH 130 loops east of the city for travelers avoiding both. Rideshare surge pricing during major downtown events is a genuine budget line item.
Where to eat and drink near the venues
The beauty of Austin's scene is that dining is baked into every district: barbecue and taco spots around East Austin and E Riverside, coffee shops all along South Congress for pre-show fuel, and late-night kitchens near the Red River stages. Build in extra time — Austin's coffee and dining scene is a reason to arrive early, not an afterthought.
Getting in from out of town
Many event travelers pair Austin with other Texas cities. If you're coming up the I-35 corridor, a Houston to Austin shuttle lets you skip downtown parking entirely, and Texas Shuttle also runs charter buses, airport shuttles, and executive car service connecting Austin with San Antonio, Houston, and beyond. Call (817) 403-6196 to arrange group transportation for a weekend of shows — it's often the simplest option when your party is spread across multiple venues.
Frequently Asked Questions About Upcoming Events of Austin
What can I find in the Austin Events Calendar?
The calendar currently tracks more than 1,196 upcoming events across Austin and nearby areas — concerts, sports, theater, comedy, festivals, family events, attractions, and live entertainment — organized in a date-based format with venue details and ticket links.
Are nearby events included?
Yes. In addition to Austin proper, the calendar includes events in nearby cities, suburbs, and regional entertainment destinations, which is useful if you're staying outside the urban core or road-tripping through Central Texas.
How often is the events calendar updated?
Calendars like austin-tx.events are refreshed regularly — in practice daily — as organizers announce new events, schedule changes, venue updates, cancellations, and additional ticket availability. Around 322 events fall in any given 21-day window at the moment.
What's the best venue for a first-time visitor?
Bass Concert Hall if you want a polished big-theater night, the Continental Club if you want the classic Austin experience, and Moody Amphitheater for an open-air show in the middle of the Red River Cultural District — all three sit within a short drive of downtown hotels.
How far ahead should I book event tickets in Austin?
Small venues (under a few hundred seats) can sell out within days of announcement; arena and theater shows may have availability until close to showtime. As a rule of thumb, book anything at Mohawk, the 29th Street Ballroom, or Elephant Room immediately, and reserve big shows at least a few weeks out.
Is Austin walkable for an event-heavy weekend?
Downtown, the campus corridor, and South Congress are very walkable, and Bass Concert Hall and Moody Center are next door to each other. Cap City Comedy Club in north Austin and the east-side rooms require a car or rideshare, so cluster your picks by district when building an itinerary.
What's the single best free thing happening in Austin?
HAAM Day in late September — a citywide slate of benefit shows across legendary rooms like Antone's, the Continental Club, and the Elephant Room, all supporting Austin musicians' access to health care.
