Preview the fun to come in 2024 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

1/5-6/24
Free Week
Red River Cultural District
The first week of January might be the best time for a music fan to visit Austin. Why? Hundreds of Austin bands participate in this annual event that encompasses multiple venues all over Austin.
redriverculturaldistrict.org

1/15/24
Martin Luther King Jr. March and Festival
Huston-Tillotson University
Join the march from the MLK statue at the University of Texas campus to historic Huston-Tillotson University to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy for Austin and the world.
mlkcelebration.com

February

2/1-29/24
Black History Month
Various Locations
Each February, events around town, including film screenings and ceremonies, celebrate people and moments in Austin’s African-American history.
visitaustin.org/black-austin

2/18/24
Austin Marathon & Half Marathon
Downtown Austin
One of the country's premier races attracts nearly 20,000 participants. Plus, 40 bands along the scenic course through Austin’s scenic neighborhoods make this race a must-hit for everyone.
youraustinmarathon.com

2/3/24
Carnaval Brasileiro 
The Concourse Project
Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in the heart of Texas. 
sambaparty.com

2/15-18/24
OUTsider Festival
Various Locations
As one of Austin’s most progressive festivals, OUTsider brings together Austin’s LGBTQI community for five days of creation and inspiration. This multidisciplinary art festival showcases film, performance art, music, visual art and more.
outsiderfest.org

2/24/24 - 3/3/24
ATX Open
Westwood Country Club
The ATX Open is the only professional tour-level tennis tournament held annually in Austin. The WTA 250 tournament will take place at Westwood Country Club in beautiful West Austin. As part of the Hologic WTA Tour, the ATX Open is one of 50-plus events and four Grand Slams, spanning six continents, and nearly 30 countries and regions, reaching a global audience of over 700 million.
atxopen.com

March

3/8-16/24
SXSW® Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festivals
Austin Convention Center & Downtown Austin
Noted filmmakers, musicians and thought leaders showcase music, film and interactive media at this international event.
sxsw.com

3/8-23/24
Rodeo Austin
Travis County Expo Center
Since its inception in 1938, this local event has grown from a simple stock show featuring 16 animals into one of the state’s premier rodeos. Over the course of two weeks, the Rodeo features 10 ProRodeo events, a family-friendly fair, daily concerts and more.
rodeoaustin.com

3/15/24 & 3/17/24
San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series
Moody Center
Basketball fans mark your calendar, the I-35 Series is back in Austin, Texas at the Moody Center. Watch the San Antonio Spurs take on the Denver Nuggets on March 15 and the Brooklyn Nets on March 17. 
moodycenter.com

3/17/24
St. Patrick's Day Festival 
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms
This family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day fest celebrates all things Irish. Come enjoy authentic Celtic music and dancers, Irish language workshops, the finest Irish imports and plenty of good craic!
stpatricksdayaustin.com

3/23-24/24
NASCAR at COTA
Circuit of The Americas
Experience another unforgettable race weekend at Circuit of The Americas with the running of the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series at COTA.
nascaratcota.com

3/27-30/24
Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
Mike A. Myers Stadium
This premier track and field event brings together top athletes at various levels from around the world.
texassports.com

3/29-30/24
Austin Urban Cultural Fest
Auditorium Shores
More than 15,000 fans converge on Auditorium Shores for this festival celebrating R&B, neo-soul and hop-hop music.
urbanmusicfest.com

April

4/7/24
Cap10K
Congress Avenue to Auditorium Shores
Texas’ largest 10K race, and one of the nation’s top runs, draws some 10,000 serious and not-so-serious runners.
cap10k.com

4/7/24
CMT Music Awards
Moody Center
Country music's biggest stars will converge on Austin for the 58th annual CMT Music Awards. The show, hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown in 2023, is set to return bigger and better in 2024.
cmt.com

4/7-14/24
Fusebox Festival
Various Locations
A hybrid arts festival that champions adventurous works of art in theater, dance, film, music, literature, visual and culinary arts.
fuseboxfestival.com

4/8/24
Total Solar Eclipse
Austin & Surrounding Hill Country
In April 2024, the Great American Eclipse will be viewable from Austin and the surrounding Hill Country. This incredible stellar event is not one to miss, as it can take over 300 years before a total solar eclipse happens in the same place. 
visitaustin.org/eclipse

4/10-21/24
Moontower Just for Laughs Comedy Festival 
The Paramount Theatre & Stateside Theatre
The Moontower Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, presented by The Paramount Theatre, attracts some of the funniest, wittiest and oddest world-class comics from around the globe. National headliners, up-and-comers and local Austin-based comedians ensure a hilarious weekends of fun. 
austintheatre.org

4/12-14/24
MotoGP™ Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas
MotoGP™,, the pinnacle of all motorcycle world championships, joins the roster of racing events at the Circuit of The Americas track with a three-day series at the purpose-built Grand Prix venue.
circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp

4/14/24
ABC Kite Fest
Zilker Park
The nation’s oldest kite festival features hundreds of kites in the air, kite flying contests, food, games and more.
abckitefest.org

4/17-21/24
Indie Meme Film Festival
Various Locations
Each year, Indie Meme brings together different communities through independent South Asian films to promote cross-cultural understanding.
indiememe.org

4/19-21/24
Austin Reggae Festival
Auditorium Shores
Reggae Fest features three days of reggae, along with more than 50 vendors selling food, plus arts and crafts.
austinreggaefest.com

May

5/4-5/24
Pecan Street Festival
Sixth Street
A free family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people turn Sixth Street — historically called Pecan Street — into a lively street fair where there is something for people of all ages. 
pecanstreetfestival.org

5/15-19/24
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival
Various Locations
The festival showcases contemporary films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula. Films and videos made by or about Latinos in the U.S. or the rest of the world, as well as films and videos by or about indigenous groups of the Americas, are also invited to participate.
cinelasamericas.org

5/18/24
CelebrAsia Austin
Asian American Resource Center
Annual event to kick off Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. CelebrASIA celebrates diverse perspectives, history, music, dance, games and fashion.
austintexas.gov/aarc

5/23-26/24
Hot Luck
Various Locations
The Hot Luck: Live Food & Music festival returns on Memorial Day Weekend to honor the soul, sweat and DIY diversity of the food and music world. The festival is an eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know-how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty and bring your dancin’ boots.
hotluckfest.com

5/23-26/24
Austin Sketch Fest
ColdTowne Theater
The local ColdTowne Theater organizes, produces and books this hilarious festival that features the best scripted comedy from Austin and beyond.
atxsketchfest.com

5/30/24 - 6/2/24
ATX Television Festival
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&As, and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery.
atxfestival.com

June

6/16/24
​19th Fest
Huston-Tillotson University
Food trucks from around the state come to this annual fest which also features kid friendly activities, live music, retail vendors and more.
19thfest.com

6/19/24
Central Texas Juneteenth 2k, Parade & Celebration
Historic East Austin
Austin's annual Juneteenth celebration features a parade with floats and entertainment, and a community gathering with food and local vendors in Rosewood Park.
juneteenthcentraltexas.com

6/26-30/24
Austin Asian American Film Festival
Various Locations
This festival promotes Asian and Asian-American cultures and experiences through media arts, showcasing cinema and the creativity of Asian-American artists.
aaafilmfest.org

July

7/4/24
H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
Auditorium Shores
The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake.
austinsymphony.org

7/4/24
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic
Q2 Stadium
This annual event features a star-studded lineup, headlined by Nelson himself, and a fireworks display at the end of the night.
q2stadium.com

7/12/24 - 8/17/24
Zilker Summer Musical
Zilker Hillside Theater
Pack a picnic and come enjoy the free summer musical at Zilker Park, Thursdays through Sundays, beginning around sunset.
zilker.org

2024 Dates TBA
Hot Summer Nights
Red River Cultural District
Multiple venues throughout the Red River Cultural District host four days of free live music, alongside local food and vendors. Local acts take over the stages to celebrate summer in the Live Music Capital of the World®.
redriverculturaldistrict.org

August

8/23-25/24
PBR Team Series - Gambler Days
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. 
austingamblers.com

2024 Dates TBA
All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF)
Various Locations
aGLIFF is the oldest and largest LGBTQ+ film fest in the Southwest, and the largest LGBTQ+ cultural event in Austin. Experience the festival in August and watch for monthly screenings around town.
agliff.org

8/10/24
Austin Pride Festival & Parade
Fiesta Gardens 
The Pride Festival is the largest annual LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas. Dozens of nonprofit organizations and social clubs use the festival as a platform to inform and interact with the thousands of attendees. Each year, countless people find new organizations to join, causes to support and opportunities to volunteer.
austinpride.org

September

9/1/23
Lone Star Le Mans
Circuit of The Americas
The Lone Star Le Mans is back at COTA for an thrilling six-hour-long endurance race around Austin's multipurpose Formula 1 racetrack.
circuitoftheamericas.com

9/7/24
Bat Fest
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 Richards Congress Street Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, a costume contest and more.
roadwayevents.com

9/19-26/24
Fantastic Fest 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas 
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. 
fantasticfest.com

9/21/24
Austin Museum Day
Various Locations
Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this day features free exhibitions and activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites.
austinmuseums.org

2024 Dates TBA
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Fiesta Gardens 
If you wanna beat the heat this summer, then you gotta eat the heat! Join The Austin Chronicle for one of the world's largest hot sauce festivals, with as many as 10,000 spectators each year.
austinchronicle.com/hot-sauce

2024 Dates TBA
Oktoberfest
Scholz Garten
The Austin Saengerrunde celebrates the annual Austin Oktoberfest at Scholz Garten, the oldest continuously operating tavern in the state. This festival celebrates German heritage in Texas with beer, sausage, live music and bowling!
austoberfest.com

2024 Dates TBA
Pecan Street Festival - Spring & Fall
Sixth Street
A free family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people turn Sixth Street — historically called Pecan Street — into a lively street fair where there is something for people of all ages. 
pecanstreetfestival.org

October

10/4-6/24 & 10/11-13/24
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park
One of the country's largest celebrations of music, this six-day festival brings the magic of the famed public TV series Austin City Limits out of the studio and into Austin's most beloved park, with more than 140+ musical acts on eight stages over two weekends.
aclfestival.com

10/18-20/24
Formula 1™ United States Grand Prix
Circuit of The Americas
International drivers come to compete in the Formula 1™ United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas track. This event promises three days of racing, camping, live music events and more. 
circuitoftheamericas.com/f1

10/24-30/24
Austin Film Festival
The Paramount Theatre & Various Locations
Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike. 
austinfilmfestival.com

10/31/24 - 11/3/24
LEVITATION
Downtown Austin
Formerly Psych Fest, this independent festival has grown from a small word-of-mouth event to an internationally acclaimed, full weekend event that attracts attendees from all over the world.
levitation-austin.com

2024 Dates TBA
Viva La Vida Fest
Downtown Austin
Hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum, Viva La Vida is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival, and one of the few in the country with a parade. The festival features a Grand Procession, hands-on art activities and artist demos, and a celebration with traditional foods, local artist and retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, live music and performances throughout the day.
mexic-artemuseum.org

November

11/2-3/24
Austin Food + Wine Festival
Auditorium Shores
Pamper your palate in one of the hippest cities in the country at the Austin Food + Wine Festival. Join top chef talent, sommeliers and winemakers from across the nation and Austin's own acclaimed gourmet scene for an indulgent, three-day epicurean adventure unlike any other, topped off with live musical performances.
austinfoodandwinefestival.com

11/16/24
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
Fiesta Gardens 
The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is the largest beer fest for and by Texas brewers. This annual event features the best of Texas craft beer and showcases the beer community that is thriving across the Lone Star State.
texascraftbrewersfestival.org

11/16-17/24
Texas Book Festival
Texas State Capitol Building & Congress Avenue
Enjoy readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities and special exhibitors.
texasbookfestival.org

2024 Dates TBA
Austin Celtic Festival
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms
This annual festival is also the largest gathering of Celts in Central Texas. The event is home to four stages of Irish, Scottish and Breton music, dance, sports, storytelling, workshops and more.
austincelticfestival.com

2024 Dates TBA
Austin Studio Tour
Various Locations
Artists throughout the city open their studio doors for the public's viewing and purchasing pleasure.
austinstudiotour.org

2024 Dates TBA
Austin Trail of Lights
Zilker Park
The annual Trail of Lights is part of the essential Austin experience, lighting up the season with a celebration of community, memories and fun. The annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held in November, then the 5k Fun Run kicks off the spectacular season in early December.
austintrailoflights.org

2024 Dates TBA
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
6100 Airport Blvd.
This unique holiday art show features handmade artwork and gifts from more than 200 local and regional artists.
bluegenieartbazaar.com

2024 Dates TBA
Mozart's Light Show
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Sip on a steaming cup of hot chocolate while watching dazzling light displays choreographed to lively music nightly each winter.
mozartscoffee.com

2024 Dates TBA
Peppermint Parkway 
Circuit of The Americas
This mile-long holiday drive-thru experience features dancing elves, dazzling lights and an appearance by Santa Claus.
peppermintparkway.com

2024 Dates TBA
Quesoff
The Mohawk
The annual Quesoff is a celebration of all things melted cheese, with restaurants, top chefs and home cooks competing in four categories: Meaty, Spicy, Veggie and Wild Card. Buy a bag of chips and sample the best of Austin.
mohawkaustin.com

December

12/31/24
Austin's New Year 
Auditorium Shores
This free and family-friendly event celebrates the New Year with a night of live entertainment headlined by local musicians, food trucks and beverage vendors, and a midnight fireworks show lighting up the downtown skyline.
austintexas.gov

2024 Dates TBA
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Palmer Events Center
This holiday shopping bazaar is a fun, authentic Austin experience. Visitors can shop national and local art, handmade gifts, stocking stuffers and more while enjoying live music from the Armadillo stage and sips from a full bar. This annual tradition and cultural icon is one of Austin’s longest-running art and music festivals.
armadillobazaar.com

2024 Dates TBA
Holiday Sing-Along & Downtown Stroll
Downtown Austin
Join hundreds of carolers in front of the Capitol as the tree is lit, plus enjoy live music, art, local foods and shopping.
downtownaustin.com

Keep an eye on upcoming events and happenings around town with our full Events Calendar!