2026 Austin Event Guide

Preview the fun to come in 2025 and mark your calendar with Austin's biggest festivals and events, from food to fine arts and, of course, live music. For dates and the latest updates about each event, please check visitaustin.org/events or visit the event's website. January 1/9-10/26 Free Week Red…

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Top Holiday Concerts & Shows in Austin

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Austin is bringing back some festive traditions featuring amazing live music and spirited performances. If you haven’t experienced the holidays in Austin, see below for some of this season’s can't-miss events! "A Christmas Carol." Courtesy of ZACH…

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30 Best Austin Fall Restaurants

The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Autumn Dining Fall is the prime season for visiting Austin, and as the weather cools, the culinary scene heats up. From pumpkin-spiced everything to hearty Texas chili, local restaurants, bars, and breweries are ready to fill your itinerary with seasonal bounty. This 2025…

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Where to Have Thanksgiving Dinner in Austin

If you're planning to spend Thanksgiving in Austin, let our award-winning chefs minimize your time in the kitchen and dine in or order in from these local restaurants. Find Austin restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving, plus great places to order Thanksgiving meals to take home. Thanksgiving…

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Austin Food & Wine Festival 2025

Indulge in artisanal food, wine, beer and spirits from hundreds of purveyors at the Austin Food & Wine Festival. This indulgent event will return to Austin for its 14th anniversary on November 7-9, 2025. Attend interactive demos and tasting sessions, mingle with chefs and learn their kitchen…

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Austin Studio Tour 2025

The free, self-guided Austin Studio Tour invites visitors to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists' tools, techniques and inspirations, and explore galleries. Previously hosted by Big Medium, local arts organization Almost Real Things has saved the annual tour and…

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Best Patio Bars for Al Fresco Drinking

Austin is synonymous with breakfast tacos, watering holes (for drinking or swimming) and an obsession with patios. Triple-digit temperatures may slow us down, but never stop us from rounding up human and furry troops for ice-cold local craft beers, juicy burgers, ooey-gooey queso and the simple…

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Austin's Best Outdoor Activities this Fall

Austin is an outdoor lover’s playground. And with its enviable location in the heart of Texas Hill Country, visitors can find everything from scenic state parks to crystal clear lakes close by. So, whether you’re a hiker, biker or boater, you’re sure to find your bliss in Austin this fall. Hiking…

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Viva la Vida Festival & Parade

Each year, Mexic-Arte Museum celebrates the tradition of Día de los Muertos in Austin. During Viva la Vida Festival & Parade on October 25, 2025, the city's largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos event, visitors will experience a street festival and a parade down the iconic Congress Avenue…

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Austin’s Best Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals

There’s something magical about fall in Central Texas. The air cools (just a little), the sunsets turn golden, and Austin comes alive with music, food and family fun. Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin, wandering through a corn maze, or dancing the night away at a festival, Austin has…

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