Austin Insider Blog

This blog, written and curated by Visit Austin staff, shares the things that visitors love and locals can't get enough of.

Texas Book Festival 2025

The annual Texas Book Festival (TBF) takes place November 8-9, 2025, at the Texas Capitol, in tents along 11th Street and Congress Avenue, and select nearby venues including the State Theater, The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center, and others. Free and open to the public, the 30th annual Festival…

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Where to See Live Music This Summer

The sun isn’t the only thing heating up this summer in Austin. The live music scene is also on the rise and you can catch performances nearly anywhere throughout the city. Watch a local act on the patio of your favorite beer garden, or pack a blanket and your friends to enjoy a show at the park…

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Latino Music Month in Austin

There is always a show going on somewhere in the Live Music Capital of the World® and May, Latino Music Month, is no exception. From anniversary shows to festivals, we've curated a list of events to attend this month. Latino Music Month Events 5/17/25 Ivan Cornejo Moody Center Fresh off his…

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Top Things To Do in Austin This Summer

Summer is a great time to visit Austin. Outdoor activities are the name of the game, from kayaking Lady Bird Lake and cooling off in a spring-fed swimming hole to catching an outdoor concert and picnicking in a scenic park. Here are 25 Austin summer activities to help build your itinerary…

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Best Music Venues in Austin

From intimate listening venues to packed dance floors, and dive bars to the bright lights of the big stage, Austin has a musical experience for every taste. Austin’s live music scene pervades every corner of the city, day or night. Gritty blues bands, indie rockers, solo singer-songwriters, reggae…

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ATX Television Festival 2025

Season 14 of ATX Television Festival is returning to Downtown Austin May 29 - June 1, 2025. Experience this incredible event that brings together television fans and industry professionals to deep-dive on how shows are made, reflect on past favorites and much more. Lovingly dubbed “TV Camp for…

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Hot Luck Live Food & Music Festival

Experience the hottest new chefs and inventive culinary creations May 22-25, 2025 at Hot Luck Live Food & Music Festival. This annual event—created by MICHELIN-recognized and James Beard Award-winner Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, Mohawk owner James Moody and Mike Thelin, co-founder of Feast…

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Top Things To Do in Austin with Kids this Spring

While much of the country is still thawing out from the winter, spring in Austin is sunny and mild, making it the perfect time of year to visit with your kids. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly ways to celebrate the season! Credit Monet Hambrick. Visit a Park Soak up the sunshine while…

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Moontower Comedy Festival

The ridiculously funny Moontower Comedy Festival returns to Austin on April 9-19, 2025. Get ready to laugh along with your favorite comedians during the more than week long festivities! The festival is held at various venues around Downtown Austin, with headliners performing at the historic…

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ABC Zilker Kite Festival

Welcome Spring at the ABC Kite Festival Every spring, the skies above Zilker Park in Austin are the focus of the beloved ABC Kite Fest. This event, founded in 1929 by The Exchange Club of Austin, is the nation's longest-running kite festival. Initially designed to inspire creativity among children…

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