This Coming Week:
Local Original Austin Ghost Tours
Blue Genie Art Bazaar May Market, Now – May 31, 2025 (Fridays – Sundays only, plus Memorial Day) 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Blue Genie Art Bazaar (6100 Airport Boulevard). Blue Genie Art Bazaar announces the return of its sixth annual May Market this spring. The local arts and shopping experience will take place every weekend from May 1 through May 31, Fridays through Sundays, as well as Monday, May 25, on Memorial Day.
Similar to the long-running annual holiday Bazaar, May Market is a free, family-friendly event featuring the work of nearly 200 regional artists and artisans under one roof. It’s the perfect destination for discovering unique, handcrafted gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings, and more.Guests can also enjoy DIY card printing on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May Market is free and open to the public. Check Blue Genie’s website and social channels for more information.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at ZACH Theater, Now – May 31st. ZACH Theater (202 South Lamar). ZACH Theater will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” from April 8 through May 17 at The Topfer at ZACH. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley with musical direction by Allen Robertson, the production follows a socially anxious teenager whose attempt to belong leads to a life-changing deception. Tickets $28+
Shakespeare in the Park – Much Ado About Nothing, May 7-24, 2026. Zilker Park. Love, laughter, and mistaken identities! Much Ado About Nothing will be our 2026 FREE Shakespeare in the Park at Zilker Park on May 7-24, 2026. https://www.austinshakespeare.org/
Ice Age in the Wild, Now – August 15. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave. ) The Wildflower Center will soon be transformed into an Ice Age landscape! Travel back in time and meet 15 gigantic mammals – including a 17,500-pound woolly mammoth – that have come out of extinction to stomp around our gardens. It’s been thousands of years since these massive creatures roamed the earth. As you move through the gardens, you’ll get a glimpse of what that world was like.
Touch the Art Experience, Now – July 5, 2026, ART Gallery at Canopy (916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2 #101). This is the one art show where touching everything is not just allowed, it’s encouraged — that’s the whole point! Almost Real Things’ 4th annual Touch the Art Experience transforms the gallery into a fully immersive, all-senses installation featuring work from 83 artists, including collaborating students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
The Grand Opening on Friday kicks things off with live music, themed drinks, and interactive sound sculptures. Come back any day of the run to explore tactile installations, discover artwork for sale, and experience what it feels like when art truly includes everyone. Starts at $20 https://almostrealthings.com/event/touch-the-art/
THE PARAMOUNT SUMMER CLASSIC FILM SERIES
Casablanca + The Maltese Falcon 35mm Double Feature! Friday, May 22, 2026 The Paramount Theatre. Doors: 6pm
Casablanca: 7pm, The Maltese Falcon: 9pm
Spy Kids 25th Anniversary Screening!Followed by a Live Performance by Robert Rodriguez’s Family Spy Band! Saturday, May 23, 2026, The Paramount Theatre
Doors: 2pm, Show: 3pm
Rear Window In 35mm! Sunday, May 24, 2026 The Paramount Theatre, Doors: 2pm, Show: 3pm
Mulholland Drive In 35mm! 25th Anniversary! Sunday, May 24, 2026, The Paramount Theatre. Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
Original Local Austin Ghost Tours
Moulin Rouge! (2001) In 35mm! 25th Anniversary! Tuesday, May 26, 2026, The Paramount Theatre, Doors: 6:30pm, Show: 7:30pm
The Truman Show In 35mm with ATX TV Festival, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, The Paramount Theatre, Doors: 6:30pm, Show: 7:30pm
Austin Greek Festival, May 22-24. Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
(414 St Stephens School Rd S). Enjoy a vibrant weekend filled with authentic cuisine, music, and tradition, all rooted in warm Greek hospitality. Experience a live band from Greece, learn the latest Greek dances, and watch captivating performances from traditional dance groups.
Stroll through the Agora for unique Greek souvenirs, then indulge in classic dishes, fine wines, and irresistible pastries.
Guests are also invited to step inside the beautiful Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church for a guided tour, offering a glimpse into the rich history and culture behind this beloved community celebration. Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church was started in 1985 on Justin Lane and moved to St. Stephens Road to spread the beauty and fullness of the Greek Orthodox faith. Our Festival church tours will draw you into the Byzantine art and mesmerize you with the love and closeness of our community. Let us bring the beauty and joy of our faith, love, cuisine, and customs to you without ever leaving the Texas Hill Country. Opa! See you there! $5 Admission
Free Admission for Military, First Responders, & for Anyone Who Uses a Ride Share https://austingreekfestival.com/
2026 Dripping Springs Rodeo (Dripping Springs), May 22 -May 24, 7:30pm-10:00pm Dripping Springs Ranch Park (1042 Event Center Dr. Dripping Springs). $20.00 Come join us Memorial Day Weekend and Rodeo with us May 22nd-24th! Yee Haw! Performance includes Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, Tie Down and Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, and more! Tickets Available for Purchase online and at the door. This event is RAIN OR SHINE!! We are a covered building and the entire event takes place under our facility roof. https://www.drippingspringstx.gov/fair-rodeo
Howdy Gals Presents: Puppet Palooza, May 22nd, Hole in the Wall (2538 Guadalupe St). With Fragile Rock, Cloud Companion, and BRUCE (Solo), Puppet Palooza shall be a wondrous gathering of creatures and creators whose collective energy may open a portal to new timelines and potentials
Which are presently unknowable –What kind of dream do you wish to create together? Bring your own puppet!!! Doors at 8, Show at 9, ADV $10 / DOS $15, https://www.prekindle.com/event/11369-puppet-palooza-austin
Justine’s Night Market, May 23, 2026 6:00 pm, Justine’s Brasserie
4710 E 5th St. Justine’s Night Market returns to Justine’s Brasserie on the east side, offering cold drinks, vintage cowboy boots, frankincense incense, metalwork jewelry and more. Local vendors will be joined by astrology and tarot readers, with surprise guests also expected in attendance.
City-Wide Vintage Sale, Saturday, May 23, 2026 , 8:30am-5:00pm, Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:00am-5:00pm. Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.) $10.00. Join us to explore this unique Austin tradition, where the past and future collide in an exciting treasure hunt. Experience nostalgia with true Austin vibes! Since our inception in 1977 at the City Coliseum in South Austin, Texas, the City-Wide Vintage Sale (formerly the City-Wide Garage Sale) has been a cherished, woman-owned, family-run event. For nearly five decades, we’ve empowered small businesses and fostered a vibrant community of talented vendors and unforgettable characters. https://www.citywidevintagesale.com/
Drink + Draw, Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr. Bring your sketchbooks, charcoal, or digital tablets to a relaxed creative social hour hosted by local art collectives. You can sip on a Rotating Draft beer or cold brew from the bar while sharing techniques and collaborating on quick-sketch prompts with fellow illustrators. Free https://www.contracommon.org/upcomingevents/2026/05/22/dnd
Here Be Monsters Indie Classical Music Festival, Saturday – Sunday, May 23 – 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, KMFA Draylen Mason Music Studio, 415 N Robert T Martinez Jr St, Immerse yourself in a dynamic evening of contemporary music featuring live sets from Tetractys and the Austin New Music Ensemble. You can grab a seat on the outdoor terrace to hear experimental compositions played on amplified cello, vintage synthesizers, and vibraphone. $50 weekend pass | $30 single day pass | $25 student weekend pass | $15 student day pass. https://www.tetractysnewmusic.com/
Party in the Back at Stay Put, Saturday, May 23, 3 PM – 7 PM, Stay Put — Rainey Street. Stay Put is throwing a full mullet-themed Memorial Day party with complimentary mullets, DJs, drink specials, mullet contests, and fish tacos from Little Griddle. Free entry, a full blown mullet celebration! We’re talking complimentary mullets, drink specials, DJs spinning jams, a best mullet competition, mullet throwing contest, and mullet fish tacos from our friends at @littlegriddletx Let us bless you with a fresh cut and earn your spot on the official Wall of Mullets. Anyone brave enough to get a mullet gets their first beer free for life!
Violet Crown Turns Three, Saturday, May 23, The Violet Crown Wine + Coffee . CHEERS TO THREE YEARS!!! The Violet Crown is celebrating 3 years on Saturday May 23rd! We love any excuse to throw an all day party, but celebrating our amazing team, industry partners, and COMMUNITY is what this 3 year celebration is all about. So let’s partyyyy!! The gratitude is overflowing so we’ve got a little bit of everything coming at ya, for a full day of VC favorites! Vendor Market by @anytimeaustinmarket 10am-3pm, TVC smashburgers at Noon, Flash Tattoos by @slowpokeatx from 1-6pm, DJ set by our very own groove-master, @lkatstrong starting at 6pm. @sefra_atx Mediterranean pop up at 6pm! drink specials and moreeeee all day!! Bring all the friends and family & come spend the day with us!! Festivities from 10am-10pm!!
Original Local Austin Ghost Tours
Two-Step Night , Saturday, May 23, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Two-step lessons for all levels with Native Texan Two Step, followed by a live band to keep the dance floor moving. All are invited to enjoy twirling the night away at Waterloo Park!
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday, May 24, 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Texas Science & Natural History Museum (2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712) H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays offer free museum admission on the fourth Sunday of every month. Visitors can explore the story of life in Texas’ natural world — from the formation of the planet through the age of dinosaurs — while seeing fossils, touching real meteorites and walking beneath the 33-foot wingspan of a pterosaur and tyrannosaur. Plus, be among the first to experience the museum’s new hands-on fourth-floor exhibit, “Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats“! The museum is open Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). No tickets required.
Austin Symphony Orchestra presents Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park -Brass Ensemble, May 24 , 7:30 pm, Long Center Lawn. Austin Symphony Orchestra will present their annual Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park. The informal concerts allow Austinites to become acquainted or reacquainted with the classical music experience, with music ranging from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, blankets, insect repellent, and beverage
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May 31 | Brass Ensemble
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June 7| Wind Ensemble
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June 14| Chamber Ensemble
7th Annual Antique Barn Sale & Artisan Show (New Braunfels), May 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1300 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels. Hosted by the New Braunfels Conservation Society, the event will showcase local vendors and artists. There will also be museum tours and live music.
www.newbraunfelsconservation.org
CapTex Tri, 5/25/26, Lady Bird Lake, Downtown Austin. The Life Time triathlon attracts all levels of athletes from top-ranked professionals to first-time triathletes. The event includes the USA Paratriathlon National Championship, sprint and international distances, First Tri distance and sprint and international distance relays.
Zilker Botanical Garden Free Day, May 25, 2026 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Zilker Botanical Garden (2220 Barton Springs Rd.) Zilker Botanical Garden will be opening to the public for free for Memorial Day. Guests can experience all 28 acres of botanical gardens and trails that are full of seasonal plants, flowers, trees and more. No advance registration or tickets are necessary. Final entry to the Garden is 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Day, 5/25/26, Various Locations. Camp, hike, barbecue, tube and chill – whatever you do, get out and make the most of this long holiday weekend in Austin. Check out our Memorial Day Weekend Things to Do at the Austin Insider Blog.
Free Admission Day @ LBJ Presidential Library, Memorial Day – May 25. 2313 Red River St. https://www.lbjlibrary.org/visit
Canje’s 4th Annual Block Party, Monday, May 25, 2026 , 4:00pm – 9:00pm. Canje (1914 E 6th St ste c, Austin) Free— with RSVP. East Austin’s award-winning Caribbean restaurant, Canje, is celebrating Memorial Day with its fourth annual block party. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph will be joined by guest chefs from Jerk Shack, Chop N Blok, Lao’d Bar, and Five O Four for a day of signature dishes, specialty cocktails, and live music by DJ Jamie Dred. Entry is free, with food and drink tickets available on-site or save 10% on drinks by purchasing in advance on Eventbrite. Limited VIP tickets are also available. VIP guests will enjoy a designated VIP area with a dedicated bartender and a separate VIP entrance line for easy access.
Memorial Day: Remember and Honor Event (Round Rock), Monday, May 25, 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm, Old Settlers Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock. Join the Round Rock community for a heartfelt Memorial Day ceremony honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country. The event will feature guest speakers, military honors, and special presentations followed by light refreshments. Free https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/memorial-day-remember-and-honor
Summer Evenings @ LBJ Presidential Library, Wednesdays May 27, 2026 – Sep 2, 2026 9:00AM – 9:00PM. 2313 Red River St.
From May 27 through September 2, the LBJ Library will stay open until 9 PM every Wednesday (last visitor admitted at 8 PM), giving you extra time to explore history after hours. Even better, on June 17, July 15, and August 12, beginning at 5 PM, local visitors can enjoy a special discounted admission rate. Adults living in zip codes beginning with 787, 786, or 789 can receive $12 admission by showing a Texas-issued driver’s license or ID with a matching address https://www.lbjlibrary.org/visit
ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT, May 27, 20267:00 pm, Long Center -Rollins Studio Theatre (701 W. Riverside Dr.) At Reel Science, hear from leading researchers and experts in this film series that is a partnership with The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences. Each event will feature an in-person presentation and a science-themed documentary from Sandbox Films, the Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird, messy, brilliant way of navigating the world.
A celebration of life filled with raw honesty, surreal bursts of imagination, and brazen irreverence, ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT shows us what it really means to live happily, truthfully, and hilariously. In this Sundance award winning documentary, André Ricciardi sets out to chronicle his final journey after receiving a diagnosis he could have prevented, through comedic vérité storytelling and fantastical stop-motion interludes. https://thelongcenter.org/
ATX Television Festival, 5/28/26 – 5/31/26, Downtown Austin. ATX Festival is the first festival devoted to Television’s history and future. It functions like a traditional film festival with premieres of new series, current hits and cult favorites. ATX Television Festival also offers access to the industry’s leading professionals with cast and creator Q&A’s and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery.
Ice Age Night, May 28 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, LAdy Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave. ) Ice Age creatures have taken over the gardens… but what happens after hours? Join us for Ice Age Night at the Wildflower Center, where you can come face-to-face with towering prehistoric mammals after dark. Explore the exhibit in a whole new way with free face painting, a prehistoric craft, a dance party in the Great Hall and delicious bites from local food trucks.
Food trucks include Fairy Freeze and The Corndog Company. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. https://www.wildflower.org/
Mozart’s Movies on the Lake: ‘Top Gun’ May 28, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Mozart’s Coffee Roasters (3825 Lake Austin Blvd.) Enjoy a movie night on the water and under the stars as part of Mozart’s Movies on the Lake series, held every Thursday as Mozart transforms its lakefront into a one-of-a-kind outdoor cinema on Lake Austin. Guests can watch “Top Gun” from the deck or from the water with friends and family. Paddleboards, tubes and donut boats are available for rent, though options are limited and often sell out. Arrive early to take in sunset views along with themed concessions and specialty drinks inspired by the film.
The Drop-In, Thursdays -May 28. Long Center Lawn. Enjoy an incredible view of the downtown skyline as you listen to Austin-based artists on Thursday nights at the Long Center from May 21 to Aug. 13. Free with RSVP.
Coming Soon:
The Austin Record Convention, May 30-31,Palmer Event Center (900 Barton Springs Rd ). The Austin Record Convention is the largest sale of recorded music in the USA. From the 78’s of the 1930s, to CDs (and probably even a few 8-track tapes!), there are over one million 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, posters, collectibles and music-related memorabilia available here than at any one time, anywhere else in the country.
Hundreds of different dealers from all over the U.S.A. and Europe are spread out over 40,000 square feet of floor space. The show is so big that to see everything takes most of the weekend! https://www.austinrecords.com/
Film Screening: Mabel (2024), May 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave. ) Wildflower Center Auditorium
Runtime: 1h 24m, Screenings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Start your summer with a screening of Mabel in the Wildflower Center Auditorium. The film follows Callie, a lonely girl whose closest companion is a potted plant named Mabel. While Callie finds comfort and connection in the world of plants, the people around her struggle to understand her fascination with the natural world.
UMLAUF After Dark: Pride, June 02, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum 605 Azie Morton Rd. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum will host UMLAUF After Dark from 6 to 9 p.m. June 2, celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ artists and performers through an evening of live entertainment, community engagement and local vendors. Programming will include performances, community partners, small-business vendors, a complimentary specialty cocktail and food from The King’s Butler and Butlerette.
Moonlight Margarita Run, June 4, Auditorium Shores, Motivation comes in many forms, but few are as satisfyingly salted and tartly tasty as a Maudie’s margarita. Benefiting the Trail Conservancy, this twilight 5K run laps Lady Bird Lake and ends with a Tex-Mex toast and snacks. https://thetrailconservancy.org/signature-events/mmr/
Music Under the Stars: The 4411 with Elijah Delgado, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | June 5, 2026, 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.
Grand Opening – Phase II: The Confluence, Saturday, June 6, 2026, Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake. We have big news to share! After years of community collaboration, environmental restoration, and innovative design, Waterloo Greenway is thrilled to announce the grand opening of. Celebrate with us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake. Admission is free and open to the public, with something for everyone:
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Park tours
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Interactive and sensory-friendly scavenger hunts
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Live music and art
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Face painting and family-friendly activities
Affordable parking will be available for $5 all day at the Austin Convention Center 5th St. Garage (601 E. 5th St.). Ridesharing and public transit are also encouraged.
AUSTIN’S THEATRE OF MAGIC, Every Saturday-Starting June 6 – August 8, Two Shows: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM, Room 725, 7th Floor — Fairmont Austin. Fairmont Austin invites you to step into a world of illusion, intrigue and unforgettable entertainment with the launch of Austin’s Theatre of Magic. Hidden inside Room 725, this 7th floor lounge blends exclusive ambiance and specialty cocktails with performances by America’s best magicians. From award-winning live fire cuisine to coastal Mexican dishes with rooftop views, your evening of magic continues after the final act.
Monster Jam, June 6-7, Moody Center, Gas prices be damned, these four-wheeled behemoths are raring to go. Watch them flip, fly, and zoom around in the dirt with no shortage of fanfare. For a little extra scratch you can get some face time with the drivers and the vehicles themselves. We’re pretty sure the latter don’t bite.
The Majestic Ball, June 6, Paramount Theatre, For the fifth year, Paramount’s historic stage is given over to Central Texas’ ballroom legends, newcomers, and special guests (Shea Couleé!) for a celebration of queer BIPOC culture through performances and a special ball they brag is the biggest in the Lone Star State.
Big Ole Queer Market, June 6-7, Palmer Events Center. Austin becomes home to Texas’ biggest LGBTQ vendor market this June with over 100 queer artists, small businesses, and more under one roof so you can shop the rainbow this Pride Month. https://bigolequeermarket.com/
31st Annual Austin Pond Tour, June 6-7, various locations. Hop like a frog leaping lily pads to this ticketed tour through Austin ponds and gardens, brought to you by the Austin Pond Society. This year’s tour promises both new entries and classic ponds. https://www.austinpondsociety.org/PondTour
Blues on the Green, 6/9/26 – 6/10/26, 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.
6/9 Alejandro Escovedo with Aaron Behrens, Kylie Hernandez
6/10 Brownout with Mama Duke, Nik Parr & the Selfless Lovers https://waterloomedia.com/waterloo-medias-blues-on-the-green/
Stay Black and Live: Juneteenth Festival, June 10-19 (Various locations) hosted George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center
The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center hosts the 7th annual Stay Black & Live City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration. This community festival will feature live music, cookout, and more.https://www.juneteenthatx.com/festival
Austin FC Soccer Celebration, June 11-12, Auditorium Shores. The city may not be hosting any World Cup matches, but Austin FC is reminding the community that it can still get in on the fun. During the first two days of the world’s largest sporting event, the local club is hosting Austinites at Auditorium Shores for an outdoor watch party. https://www.austintexas.gov/ace/events/austin-fc-soccer-celebration
Austin Monthly’s fourth annual Burger Bash, June 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. One of the most anticipated events of the year, Austin Monthly’s fourth annual Burger Bash gives food lovers an opportunity to chow down on the city’s most beloved burgers, from smashed and smoked to seasoned and wood-fired. This event brings you the best of everything under the bun on June 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Each ticket purchase comes with the opportunity to try 25 burgers (if you can handle that!) as well as french fries, sweet treats, and non-alcoholic drinks. There will also be live music, shopping, photo booths, game zones, and more. Drinks will be available for purchase at the event. For the ultimate burger fanatic, we are doing a VIP experience! These tickets include an early entry of one hour at 11:30 a.m. to try your faves with no lines, plus your very own Burger Bash T-shirt with our beloved burger Chonk on the front, as well as an ice-cold Modelo. https://www.austinmonthly.com/burgerbash2026/
Public Invention Con 2026, Saturday, June 13, 9am-4pm, Austin Central Library. Public Invention Con 2026 brings together inventors, technologists, hackers, and makers for a full day of open-source humanitarian engineering. Attendees will experience live demos of projects ranging from ferrofluid pumps to low-gravity inertial filters while connecting with independent researchers and innovators. If you are an innovative technologist looking to research a project of your own or simply interested in humanitarian engineering, this event is for you!
Central Texas Juneteenth 2K, Parade & Celebration, 6/19/26, 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, and a celebration with food and local vendors at Rosewood Park.https://www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com/
25th Annual Soul 2 Sole Tap Festival, June 19-20, Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center. After 25 years bringing master artists, emerging talents, and tap enjoyers together, this year’s celebration of the dance form marks its final bow after NEA funding cuts postponed 2025’s event. https://thelongcenter.org/events/soul2sole/
Austin Chamber Music Festival, June 19 – July 26, various locations. Our Austin Chamber Music Center highlights the local, international, and emerging world of chamber music artists with concerts throughout the summer – keeping the historic medium alive and cool even in our hottest season. https://austinchambermusic.org/festival/
City-Wide Vintage Sale, Saturday, June 20, 2026 -, Sunday, June 21, 2026, Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.) $10.00. Join us to explore this unique Austin tradition, where the past and future collide in an exciting treasure hunt. Experience nostalgia with true Austin vibes! Since our inception in 1977 at the City Coliseum in South Austin, Texas, the City-Wide Vintage Sale (formerly the City-Wide Garage Sale) has been a cherished, woman-owned, family-run event. For nearly five decades, we’ve empowered small businesses and fostered a vibrant community of talented vendors and unforgettable characters. https://www.citywidevintagesale.com/
Pride Market, June 20-21, Distribution Hall. Here, queer, and bustling with local queer businesses, makers, and more, the Little Gay Shop’s market offers not only shopping but also DJs, drag photo shoots, and food vendors to fuel your wallet-emptying. https://www.littlegaymarkets.com/
Austin Asian American Film Festival, 6/24/26 – 6/28/26, 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. https://www.aaafilmfest.org/film-festival
Tiny Desk Contest On the Road, June 24, Emo’s. Not since the invention of the smartphone has something so small had such a big impact. NPR’s beloved live music series gets a little less tiny as it hits stages across America. The shows feature the 2026 winner of the Tiny Desk Contest, with local acts filling out the bill.
Austin Asian American Film Festival, June 24-28, AFS Cinema. AAAFF hasn’t yet announced this year’s lineup, but you can confidently expect to see the vanguard of new Asian and Asian American cinema represented here, alongside thoughtful filmmaker talks and scintillating post-screening lobby chats. https://www.aaafilmfest.org/
Summer of Friendship Festival, June 26, the Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria. On the gorgeous grounds of Laguna Gloria, scoot your boots with Double or Nothing Two-Step, belt out some tunes with Big Bad Karaoke, and enjoy gourmet hot dogs from Zee’s Weiner System. BYO friends or make new ones! https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/event/summer-of-friendship-festival/
Austin African American Book Festival, 6/27/26, 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. https://www.aaabookfest.org/
Pride Picnic, June 27, Pease Park. Colorful vendors, lively local music, tasty snacks, field games, creative crafts, and helpful resources – Pride Picnic in Pease Park has it all. Relish in community fun under the sun at this free, family-friendly celebration.https://peasepark.org/pride-picnic
July 2026
Star Spangled Fest, July 4th, Vic Mathias Shores. The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake in celebration of America’s 250th. https://www.starspangledfest.com/
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic, 7/4/26, Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic is returning to Austin. 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.
Zilker Summer Musical: Singin’ in the Rain, July 10 – August 15, Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater. Zilker Theatre Productions offers as their 67th summer musical the legendary tale of silent pictures turning talkie with the iconic show tunes belted in the Zilker greenspace.
Hot Summer Nights, 7/16/26 – 7/18/26, 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/
City-Wide Vintage Sale, Saturday, July 18- Sunday, July 19, Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.) $10.00. Join us to explore this unique Austin tradition, where the past and future collide in an exciting treasure hunt. Experience nostalgia with true Austin vibes! Since our inception in 1977 at the City Coliseum in South Austin, Texas, the City-Wide Vintage Sale (formerly the City-Wide Garage Sale) has been a cherished, woman-owned, family-run event. For nearly five decades, we’ve empowered small businesses and fostered a vibrant community of talented vendors and unforgettable characters. https://www.citywidevintagesale.com/
Classic Game Fest, July 24-26, Palmer Events Center. Can’t afford all those pricey new video games? The folks at CGF encourage you to look back at the great interactive art of the past with vendors, music, retro game-makers, and more fun. Be ready to walk out with all manner of Mario, Sonic, or even Bubsy trinkets. https://classicgamefest.com/
August 2026
Leagues Cup, August 6-13, Q2 Stadium. Austin FC faces Club Puebla, Club Tijuana, and México’s most storied franchise, Club América, in league play for the summertime competition pitting Liga MX against last season’s MLS Cup Playoffs participants. The tournament’s top three teams will qualify for next year’s CONCACAF Champions Cup. https://www.leaguescup.com/clubs/austin-fc/schedule/#date=2026-05-01
Austin Sketch Fest, August 14-16 & 21-23, various locations. Hee and haw your way through Austin’s celebration of the sketch comedy art form with local and national artists lighting up marquees wherever good jokes are found. https://www.atxsketchfest.com/
City-Wide Vintage Sale, August 15-16, Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.) $10.00. Join us to explore this unique Austin tradition, where the past and future collide in an exciting treasure hunt. Experience nostalgia with true Austin vibes! Since our inception in 1977 at the City Coliseum in South Austin, Texas, the City-Wide Vintage Sale (formerly the City-Wide Garage Sale) has been a cherished, woman-owned, family-run event. For nearly five decades, we’ve empowered small businesses and fostered a vibrant community of talented vendors and unforgettable characters. https://www.citywidevintagesale.com/
PBR Gambler Days, August 21-23, Moody Center. Your local bronco busters host this three-day soiree with the whole PBR roster in the house to see who comes out on top. It’s a great time to be a Gambler fan with lots of entertainment to go along with the top-notch bull riding on center stage. https://www.austingamblers.com/
Austin Pride Parade and Festival, August 22, Fiesta Gardens and Downtown
The floats, the drag, the rainbow cowboy hats: All the iconic elements of Austin’s Pride will be bursting from both the festival grounds as well as the procession down Congress. https://austinpride.org/
Le Garage Sale, August 29-30, Palmer Events Center. As a French article always implies, this garage sale has a fancy side. Independent boutiques and local brands showcase curated clothing and wares at this semi-annual shopping spree. https://www.instagram.com/legaragesale/