Looking to shake off those post-holiday blues? Red River Cultural District’s Free Week has your cure. The festivities will take place on January 9-10, 2026 and will feature a myriad of local bands in nearly 20 venues around the city. With so many performances to hear and venues to see, here’s an…
Read More
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…
Read More
The Magic Returns December 10-23, 2025 The Live Music Capital of the World®, shines brightest during the holiday season. No event captures that spirit better than the spectacular Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Metropolitan Park. Plan your unforgettable visit between December 10 and December 23…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Texas queso is a staple at bars, Mexican restaurants and barbecue joints alike, and every year, Austin celebrates this Tex-Mex dip in one of our cheesiest traditions! Taking place on November 2, 2025, Quesoff, a beloved festival celebrating all things queso, is a must-attend event for cheese…
Read More
Celebrate Texas independent and small-batch brewers this November at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival. There’s no better way to spend a fall afternoon in Austin than enjoying some of the city’s top fermented offerings. The event will be held at Fiesta Gardens, next to Lady Bird Lake, on Saturday…
Read More
Everything You Need to Know Before Attending ACL Festival October is one of Austin’s busiest months of the year with multiple annual music festivals and large events happening. Of them all, one of the most popular is Austin City Limits Festival which derives its name from the longest running music…
Read More
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race returns to Austin, Texas in 2026 and is ready to welcome fans back, October 23-25, 2026, at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Get ready for heart-pounding excitement as the world's top drivers take on the 20 turns at the incredible COTA track. Here's what we…
Read More
As the seasons shift and the curtain falls on summer’s heat, Austin steps into the spotlight—not just as the capital of cool, but as the capital of cinema. A dazzling lineup of fall and winter film festivals lights up the city, showcasing visionary storytelling, genre-bending brilliance, and indie…
Read More