Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, This summer. The Paramount Theatre. Flashing marquee lights. Buttery popcorn. Colossal screen. It’s that movie palace atmosphere, an air-conditioned oasis. THIS is how movies were meant to be seen. The 49th Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series presented by CapMetro returns in May. New films will be announced each month.

 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) in 35mm! Family Film Series! 35th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 14, 2025

 

Spaceballs + Caddyshack Double Feature, The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Spaceballs: 7pm,  Caddyshack: 9pm

 

Highlander + The Untouchables, Double Feature presented by Robert Rodriguez. The Paramount Theatre, Sun, June 15, 2025. Doors: noon
Highlander: 1pm, The Untouchables: 3:10pm

 

Call Me By Your Name-Majestic Ball Week! The Paramount Theatre
Sunday, June 15, 2025, Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm

 

Happy Together + God’s Own Country (Double Feature), The Paramount Theatre, Mon, June 16, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Happy Together: 7pm; God’s Own Country: 9pm

 

Femme – Majestic Ball Week!, The Paramount Theatre, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Doors: 6:30pm Film: 7:30pm

 

Pariah + Rafiki (Double Feature), Presented by Black Auteur Film Festival

The Paramount Theatre, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Doors: 6pm
Pariah: 7pm, Rafiki: 8:45pm

 

NOAH’S ARC: THE MOVIE Premiere Screening With special guest Patrik-Ian Polk, The Paramount Theatre, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm

 

Working Girl, The Paramount Theatre, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm

 

Bands in Bloom: Rob Baird, June 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Zilker Botanical Garden (2220 Barton Springs Road) Close out the Bands in Bloom series with Rob Baird, a Memphis-born, Austin-based artist known for his raw, soulful Americana sound. From sneaking into juke joints before he could legally drink to earning praise from Rolling Stone and landing songs in Yellowstone and Nashville, Baird’s career is built on grit, heart, and authenticity. https://zilkergarden.org/event/bands-in-bloom-rob-baird/

 

 

Community Cinema at Community First! Village: Wicked, June 13, 2025 8:00 pm The Community Cinema & Amphitheater (9301 Hog Eye Rd).

Mobile Loaves & Fishes has teamed up with Austin’s beloved Alamo Drafthouse to bring movie nights to the Community First! Village with its ongoing Community Cinema series. These free outdoor screenings take place throughout the year and are open to all. All films begin at 8 p.m. | RSVP https://mlf.org/events/category/community-cinema/list/

 

 

Waitress, Now through July 13, ZACH Theatre. Ever been to a musical and got a little peckish before intermission? Well, Waitress has a solution: Onstage seats in this ZACH360 production get served real slices of pie during the show. For everyone else, there’s still the heart-touching drama of this adaptation of the 2007 film of the same name, complete with the Tony- and Grammy-nominated score from Sara Bareilles. Leslie McDonel, who recently scored an Austin Theatre Critics Award nomination for breathing life into the story of Carole King in Zach’s 2024 production of Beautiful, steps into the role of Jenna, a waitress and baker in a town that may be too small for her big dreams  https://www.zachtheater.org/

Music Under the Star: San Gabriel with Pedal Steel Noah, June 13, 2025 7:00pm – 9:00pm Bullock Museum (1800 Congress Ave.)  Join us at the Capitol Mall Amphitheater for an evening of ’80s-influenced performances by Pedal Steel Noah and San Gabriel.

Music Under the Star (MUtS) returns to the Bullock Museum this summer with four nights of electrifying performances in the Capitol Mall Amphitheater. Experience this free outdoor summer concert series from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday in June.

Bring the whole family, camp chairs, and blankets to enjoy an incredible lineup of Texas artists. Food and drinks are available for purchase at all MUtS concerts.

Event parking is available in the Bullock Museum’s underground garage for $15. Parking is free for Members with a valid membership card.

7 p.m. | Pedal Steel Noah

Pedal Steel Noah (Noah Faulkner) is a 17-year-old musician based in Austin who won hearts with his daily Instagram videos, which feature him covering ’80s and ’90s hits on pedal steel. His brother plays bass, and their dog Kara looks on. Texas Monthly recently featured Noah for their “Best Thing In Texas” series, saying, “In an Austin revival of a traditionally Nashville sound, Faulkner brings the sliding notes and deep vibrato of pedal steel to his Gen Z peers.”

8 p.m. | San Gabriel

Named after the river where countless summer nights were spent skateboarding, learning guitar, and jamming with childhood bands, San Gabriel features three-time Austin Music Award recipient James Bookert (Whiskey Shivers/Wild Child) splitting duties as writer, singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Fusing ’80s style synth hooks with modern reverb-drenched guitars and synthesizers, San Gabriel creates a kaleidoscopic, nostalgic dream-pop sound.

 

 

H.M.S. Pinafore, June 13 – 22, McCallum Fine Arts Academy Theatre (5600 Sunshine). If you’ve got some idea that Gilbert & Sullivan are stodgy, or only for posh people, think again: Their Victorian-era comic operas are genuinely witty, and musical theatre fans will recognize the genre’s building blocks in their collaborations. (Specifically, W.S. Gilbert wrote the libretti, and Arthur Sullivan composed the music; see Mike Leigh’s most excellent Topsy-Turvy for the story of their long-running creative partnership.) For their summer production (in their 49th year!), Gilbert & Sullivan Austin takes on H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor. Even if you’ve no clue who G&S are, you’ll likely recognize “For He Is an Englishman” … and spend the rest of the day happily humming it, too.www.mactheatre.com

 

 

 

Round Rock Juneteenth Festival (Round Rock) Friday, June 13 – 14, 2025,Old Settlers Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round RockGet ready to celebrate freedom and community at the 19th annual FREE Round Rock Juneteenth Festival! Head to Old Settlers Park this weekend to enjoy incredible performances and soak in the festive atmosphere.

Just remember that parking on Saturday is $10, cash only, with all proceeds directly supporting next year’s exciting event. https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/round-rock-juneteenth-festival/

 

BABESTOCK FEST, Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15, Cheer Up Charlies

Say goodbye to those same old male-dominated lineups and hello to Babestock Fest — America’s first and ONLY electronic music festival showcasing exclusively women and gender-expansive artists. Gather your fellow baddies for a full weekend of magic at Cheer Up Charlies with sets by 30+ femme and them artists, and unique femme and queer vendors. Weekend and day passes are on sale now! https://www.babestockfest.com/?mc_cid=7cdce68f68&mc_eid=060eafef4e

 

Free Family Art Day at The Contemporary Austin, June 14, 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Laguna Gloria (3809 West 35th Street) Families are invited to build imaginative robot buddies using recycled materials during this hands-on art-making event. This month’s program also includes a Father’s Day card-making station and complimentary frozen treats from GoGo YumYum while supplies last. Registration for timed entry is required. https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/event/second-saturdays-are-for-families-june-2025/

 

Blanton All Day Summer Dance Series: Bachata, Sat., June 14

The Blanton Museum of Art . Second Saturdays at the Blanton are always an all-day affair packed with culture and local flavor, and this one has the added distinction of opening the Summer Dance Series. Activities start with family-friendly storytimes and crafts, followed by several opportunities for deep dives into artworks with guided interpretation. In the afternoon, DJ Guapea turns it up a notch and instructors from Planet Music Austin lead lively instruction on bachata, a form of dance originating in the Dominican Republic influenced by bolero and merengue. Practice your moves on the dance floor until 7, and the galleries stay open until 8.  https://blantonmuseum.org/programs/blanton-all-day/

 

Midsommar Market, Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 1 pm – 6 pm Art for the People Gallery, 2801 S I-35 Frontage Rd Suite #130, Unleash your inner art enthusiast at an event celebrating creativity this weekend. You’ll discover nearly 100 artists in their personal workspaces, ready for you to tour and experience their creative process firsthand.

Your visit will coincide with Art for the People Gallery’s grand debut of their “Captivating Colors” exhibition, promising a visual feast.

Free https://austinmysticalmarket.com/

 

Zilker Eagle One Year Celebration, Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm, Zilker Train Depot – 2131 1/2 William Barton Dr. Join Austin Parks Foundation for a morning of free, family fun to celebrate one year of the Zilker Eagle Mini Train! The celebration will feature free popsicles from GoodPop, face painting and balloons from Parties by Kara, fun train activities https://austinparks.org/events/zilker-eagle-one-year-celebration/

 

Stay Black and Live: Juneteenth Festival, 6/14/25. George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center. The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center hosts the 6th annual Stay Black & Live City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration. This community festival will feature live music, cookout, and more.

https://www.austintexas.org/event/stay-black-%26-live%3a-austins-juneteenth-festival/380835/

 

Film Screening: Alice in Wonderland (1951) Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. @Harry Ransom Center ( 300 W 21st St,) . Alice in Wonderland (1951), directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, and Wilfred Jackson. Based on the Lewis Carroll novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (London, 1865) and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (London, 1870). This screening is presented in conjunction with the Ransom Center’s exhibition Words and Wonder: Rediscovering Children’s Literature. RSVP

 

Hot Summer, Cool Jazz Concert, Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 6 pm – 10 pm, Austin PBS, 6101 Highland Campus Dr Bldg 3000, LL, Austin, TX 78752 . Experience an unforgettable night of world-class talent, featuring the soulful sounds of Pamela Hart, the dynamic Afro-Cuban rhythms of Yansa Samada Band, the powerful horn of Kyle Turner, and the smooth licks of special guest Joe Carmouche in this jazzy weekend concert. Get ready to sway, groove, and chill to diverse styles that will move your body and lift your spirit, all in the Live Music Capital of the World.

$55  https://womeninjazz.org/events/

 

 

Austin Monthly’s Burger Bash, June 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event gives food lovers an opportunity to chow down on the city’s most beloved burgers, from smashed and smoked to seasoned and wood-fired. Some of the past participants include Gimme Burger, Bill’s Oyster, Loro, Huckleberry, la Barbecue, NADC, and JewBoy, just to mention a few!

This event brings you the best of everything under the bun on June 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Scoop up an early-bird ticket before we announce the chefs and all of the exciting details. Each ticket purchase comes with the opportunity to try up to 20 burgers (if you can handle that!) as well as fun tunes, shopping from local vendors, two-step lessons, tastings, and more. Drinks will be available for purchase at the event.

Psst… it’s also the day before Father’s Day, so consider gifting it to your dad!

https://www.austinmonthly.com/get-your-tickets-to-austin-monthlys-third-annual-burger-bash/

 

No Kings, Kick Out the Clowns,  Sat., June 14, Texas State Capitol.

Never say Texas misses an opportunity to cause a (nonviolent) ruckus, as this weekend heralds a protest on the Capitol lawn. Organized by the nonprofit No Kings to take place not only here in ATX but across Central Texas and beyond, there’ll be sign-making, community action, and “Parody and pageantry.” Expect many circus-related lines to be delivered during the chants portion of the protest, and bring your own suggestions. “No more clowning around,” maybe, or “Honk off of our rights”… eh. I’ll leave the slogans to the professionals. Remember: Bring water; wear comfortable shoes, layers, and a well-fitted mask; and stick together, even when certain overpaid city employees try to break you apart. https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/community/civic-events/no-kings-kick-out-the-clowns-3272925/

 

The Competitive Edge Sports Expo, Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm,  Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd,Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping weekend at The Competitive Edge Sports Expo! This premier event is your ultimate destination, whether you’re an athlete, a dedicated fan, a fitness enthusiast, or a sports industry professional.

Here, you’ll find cutting-edge equipment, top-tier training techniques, and the latest Free – $10 https://www.beyondthegameindustries.com/

 

 

FREDERICKSBURG CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL (Fredericksburg) Saturday, June 14, Downtown Fredericksburg Market Square. Grab your friends and head to the Texas Hill Country for a weekend of fun at the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival! Give your palate a treat and enjoy the tastes, textures, and aromas of your favorite Texas breweries—plus enjoy plenty of wine and seltzer options, lively music, delicious food, games, a brewers panel, and more. See what’s on tap.

 

 

Austin Symphonic Band -Father’s Day Concert (Cedar Park) Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Grand Pavilion, Lakeline Park (1510 Alexis Dr., Cedar Park TX). This concert is free and open to the public. There are public restrooms nearby and a playground for the kids, so bring the whole family. Set out your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, and enjoy a beautiful evening with Dad!

 

Father’s Day is a Free Day in the Garden! June 15 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Zilker Botanical Garden (2220 Barton Springs Road). Celebrate Father’s Day at Zilker Botanical Garden The Zilker Botanical Garden will be opening it’s doors as a Free Day on Sunday, June 15th. Bring a picnic and enjoy a walk through theHartman Prehistoric Garden or the Woodland Faerie Trail with the whole family. Leashed pets welcome! Summer Hours in the Garden beginning June 1st * 8 AM – 4 PM. Open to the Public, Free to Attend

 

 

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park, June 15 | String Ensemble

Long Center Lawn. Come beat the heat with your Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) as they begin their annual Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park in the spring! All ages, including pets, enjoy relaxing Sunday evenings with different musical ensembles presented by the ASO.

In its 23rd season, these FREE ensemble concerts take place at the Hartman Concert Lawn on Sunday evenings. Thanks to a generous gift from the Hartman Family Foundation, these informal concerts for the Austin community continue to be funded each season, allowing Austinites to become acquainted or reacquainted with the classical music experience. Performing music ranging from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores, concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket to make it a group outing.

Hartman Concert Lawn at the Long Center: 701 W. Riverside Drive

Tickets are not required. We recommend bringing a lawn chair, blanket, insect repellent, and beverages to stay hydrated.

2025 CONCERT SCHEDULE:

Parking is available in the Palmer Events Center Garage for $10. https://my.austinsymphony.org/hartmanconcerts

 

Summer Storytime at the Blanton,Tue., June 17, The Blanton Museum of Art (200 E. MLK) School’s out and the kids are glued to the TV set watching, god. I don’t know what kids watch anymore. Probably some 25-year-old YouTuber dressed like he’s 17 who keeps pulling “pranks” that are just him and his buddies in wolf masks scaring their girlfriends? Whatever. Grab those couch potatoes and get ’em to the Blanton, where from 10:30 to 11am they can listen to picture book readings as well as get guided looks through the museum’s artworks. Much better brain food for our future generations, TBH. Advised for those between 4 and 8 years old, but all ages are welcome. – www.blantonmuseum.org,

 

 

 

Juneteenth -Free Admission @ LBJ Presidential Library, Thursday, June 19th.  2313 Red River St.

 

 

BLAST.tv Austin Major, 6/19/25 – 6/22/25. W Marriott & Moody Center
This summer, the BLAST.tv Major, the biggest e-sports event of the season, takes over the world-class Moody Center in Austin! Get ready for non-stop action as 32 elite teams battle through intense stages and playoffs, all vying for the ultimate championship title. https://moodycenteratx.com/event/blast-tv-major-2025/

 

 

Central Texas Juneteenth 2K, Parade & Celebration , 6/19/25. Historic East Austin and Rosewood Park. Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” is the oldest known African American celebration commemorating the end of slavery. This annual event features a parade with floats and entertainment https://www.austintexas.org/event/central-texas-juneteenth-parade-%26-festival/380000/ment, and a celebration with food and local vendors at Rosewood Park.

 

 

The Drop -In, Thursday, June 19th, Long Center LawnOur free outdoor concert series! Every Thursday through August 14, we’ll provide the tunes and the view if you bring the energy. With 23 bands and plenty of opportunity to let loose, it’s time to shake off your blankets and lawn chairs, double-check you have all the Drop-In info you need, and prepare to vibe on our 3D-printed stage all summer long. RSVP for the free concert here.

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Make sure to stay tuned to Long Center socials every Friday to learn which artist is performing next.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
We’ve got you covered with food trucks and a full bar at each event.  No outside food or drink is allowed (with the exception of 1 sealed water bottle).

 

 

 

Coming Soon:

 

The City-Wide Vintage Sale, Sat Jun 21 – Sun Jun 22 8:30am to 5:00PM. $10 Palmer Events Center. is Austin’s largest and longest-running vintage market. Our one-of-a-kind events showcase 80-100+ vintage vendors from across Texas and beyond. Items range from mid-century modern furniture & décor, coveted collectibles, vintage clothing and the unique & unexpected. Our generations of attendees have been finding sought-after treasures for almost 5 decades! Admission is good all weekend! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/citywidevintagesale/1495230?

 

 

 

Neill-Cochran House Museum Juneteenth Celebration, Sunday, June 22, 2025. 12:00 PM  4:00 PM. The Neill-Cochran House Museum invites you to celebrate Juneteenth at a place that brings Austin history to life. Join us for a day of reflection, celebration, and community as we commemorate emancipation and the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom and the ongoing journey towards equality.

Event Schedule (12:00pm – 4:00pm)

Stop by anytime 12:00pm – 4:00pm to join the day’s activities.

Join a guided tour of Austin’s last intact slave dwelling. Meet the Buffalo Soldiers and learn about their contributions to American history. See the Rhea Rose (Phoenix Art Studio) art pop-up and the temporary exhibition, The Floating World by Daryl Howard, on display inside the Museum. View Fidencio Duran’s interior mural, Give Us This Day, recently installed at the Museum.

Enjoy free barbecue lunch from James Beard award nominated Damien Brockway (while it lasts). Join a family- friendly craft activity making fans. Then finish the day with a glorious gospel performance by Christopher D. Spivey & Co.

This event is free and open to the public, and includes lunch and refreshments. Attendees can enter to win a paddle board gift basket from Tequila 512  valued at $1250!

 

 

 

Austin Asian American Film Festival, 6/25/25 – 6/29/25. AFS Cinema
The Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) celebrated feature filmmakers’ unique voices and create a forum where viewers can come together to experience the wide array of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) perspectives.

 

 

Summer of Friendship Festival at Laguna Gloria, June 26, 2025 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Laguna Gloria (3809 West 35th Street). The Contemporary Austin is hosting its Summer of Friendship Festival on Thursday, June 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Laguna Gloria. This all-ages celebration invites the community to enjoy a lively evening of honky-tonk line dancing, immersive karaoke, and art-making under the stars. Guests can learn two-step moves from Double or Nothing Two-Step, followed by a high-energy karaoke session led by BIG BAD Karaoke in the outdoor amphitheater. Inspired by summer camp nostalgia, the event also features hands-on art activities and bites from local food vendors Zee’s Wiener System and Shishman Grill. General admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, seniors, and educators, and free for members, military personnel (with ID), and guests under 18. https://thecontemporaryaustin.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/summer-of-friendship

 

Blanton Museum of Art Hosts B Scene: Into the Groove, June 27, 2025 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Blanton Museum of Art (200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd).

The Blanton’s summer B Scene party goes full ‘80s with live music, retro art-making, arcade games and a themed pop-up print show. Expect performances by Urban Heat and Kathleen Turner Overdrive, screen printing with Allison Lash, a nostalgic scavenger hunt with prizes from Waterloo Records and more. Neon, metallic and ’80s attire encouraged. $0 – $30 https://blantonmuseum.org/programs/b-scene/

 

 

Austin African American Book Festival, 6/29/25. George Washington Carver Museum. This free literary event showcases new works by and about African Americans. Notable speakers and authors will discuss their works and facilitate conversations.

 

 

Blues on the Green,  Zilker Park. 93.3 KGSR’s Blues on the Green is back for another year at Zilker Park. This annual, family-friendly concert is free and open to all so bring your cooler, lay out your picnic blankets and get ready to rock the park.

 

 

 

July 2025

 

July 4th -Free Admission @ LBJ Presidential Library, Friday, July 4th.  2313 Red River St.

 

Star Spangled Fest, July 4th  starts at 4pm. Vic Mathias Shores.

H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks, We’re celebrating 47 years of fireworks lighting up Austin’s sky! Spend this Independence Day decked out in red, white and blue for the Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert and Fireworks presented by H-E-B.

The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake. https://www.starspangledfest.com/july-4

 

 

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic, 7/4/25, Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic is returning to Austin in 2025. Since 1972, Nelson has hosted this beloved event, which features an incredible music lineup, local food vendors and a fantastic fireworks display at the end of the night. http://germaniaamp.com/events/willie-nelsons-4th-of-july-picnic-and-fireworks

 

 

Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration, July 4, Hill Country Galleria.  Shopping, music, barbecue, fireworks and fun for the whole family, including the dogs.

 

 

Zilker Summer Musical – Bring It On: The Musical, 7/11/25 – 8/16/25. Zilker Hillside Theater at 8:15. Pack a picnic and come enjoy the free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The outdoor theatre troupe will host live performances Dates for accessibility performances, including ASL interpretation, sensory-friendly shows, and audio description, are coming soon. Free admission, donations encouraged!

https://zilker.org/

 

 

Bob Bullock Birthday Bash, July 13, 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm. Bob Bullock Texas History Museum. Join us for a birthday party to celebrate the Museum’s namesake, Bob Bullock, with crafts, games, and FREE exhibit admission. Enjoy crafts, games, and activities as we pay homage to the influential Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Bob Bullock, who championed the Museum as a gift to all Texans and visitors to our state. Explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase and tell the history of artifacts from around the state. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities:

Bob Bullock Birthday Bash is made possible by the generosity of Carolene English.

Vanilla Custard provided through the generosity of Shake Shack.

 

 

Film Screening: The Little Prince (2015) Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. @Harry Ransom Center ( 300 W 21st St,) The Little Prince (2015), directed by Mark Osborne. Based on the novella Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (New York, 1943). This screening is presented in conjunction with the Ransom Center’s exhibition Words and Wonder: Rediscovering Children’s Literature. RSVP

 

MLS All Star Game, 7/23/25. Q2 Stadium. Major League Soccer will take center stage at Q2 Stadium for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game on July 23rd at 8:00 p.m. The MLS All-Stars will take on All-Stars from LIGA MX, Mexico’s top soccer league. Don’t miss this exciting matchup and the first-ever professional All-Star Game played in Austin. https://www.austintexas.org/event/2025-mls-all-star-game/387025/

 

Hot Summer Nights, 7/24/25 – 7/26/25, Red River Cultural District, Each summer, 20 venues throughout the Red River Cultural District host four days of free live music, alongside local food and vendors. Local acts like Golden Dawn Arkestra, Emily Wolfe, Moving Panoramas, Ringo Deathstarr and more have taken over stages in past years to celebrate summer in the Live Music Capital of the World®. https://redriverculturaldistrict.org/hot-summer-nights/

 

 

August 2025

PBR Team Series – Gambler Days 8/22/25 – 8/24/25, Moody Center
An action-packed team bull riding competition features the most exciting 8 seconds in sports featuring some of the world’s best bull riders and the local Austin Gamblers.  https://www.ticketmaster.com/austin-gamblers-tickets/artist/3101664

 

Austin Pride Parade & Festival, 8/23/25. Fiesta Gardens. Celebrated during Austin Pride Month each August, don’t miss this giant parade down Congress Avenue during the largest annual LGBTQI advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas. https://austinpride.org/pride-2025/

 

The Front Fest, 8/30/25 – 9/1/25, Various Locations. The Front Fest is an end-of-summer festival, featuring performances, films and creative experiences putting Texas women and LGBTQ+ creatives of all kinds at the front of our lineups. https://thefrontfest.com/

 

September 2025

 

FIA World Endurance Championships (Lone Star Le Mans),  9/5/25 – 9/7/25
Circuit of The Americas. Watch as the most extreme, top-performing cars go head to head in a six-hour long endurance race at Circuit of The Americas. This event is the only World Endurance Championships round taking place in North America so you don’t want to miss this race. https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/fia-world-endurance-championship/

 

Bat Fest ,  9/6/25, Congress Avenue Bridge. Celebrate this batty event as the world’s largest urban bat colony (1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats which take up seasonal residence beneath the Ann Richard’s Congress Street Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, a costume contest and more. https://www.roadwayevents.com/event/bat-fest/

 

University of Texas Football Season, 9/6/25 – 11/28/25. D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. Cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns at one of their home games at D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September to November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference(SEC), and go head-to-head with some of the top teams in the country.

 

¡VIVA Mexico! 9/13/25. Oswaldo Cantu Pan Am Recreation Center
The Mexican-American Cultural Center will host its annual Viva México celebration to showcase visual art, dance and musical performances that explore Mexico’s history through cultural art traditions. https://www.austintexas.gov/page/viva-mexico

 

Fall Pecan Street Festival, 9/13/25 – 9/14/25. Hill Country Galleria
The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried music, arts and crafts festival. Visitors will experience a lively street fair with vendors, artists, musicians, food, drinks and more. https://pecanstreetfestival.org/

 

Fantastic Fest , 9/18/25 – 9/25/25. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from around the world. https://www.fantasticfest.com/

 

Austin Museum Day, 9/21/25. Various Locations. Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this special day features free exhibitions and activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites. https://www.austinmuseums.org/about-austin-museum-day

 

HAAM Benefit Day, 9/23/25. Various Locations. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) hosts an annual, citywide benefit to raise support for local musicians. For one day, hundreds of local music showcases and concerts will take place, featuring many of your favorite local musicians. https://www.myhaam.org/haam-day

 

LEVITATION September 25-28 with a stacked four-day lineup and a new central venue home, Palmer Events Center, with nightly venue programming at beloved Red River venues still intact. This is the biggest and best year of this independent festival yet, where there’s something for everyone – all in the central downtown area. https://levitation.fm/