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Featured today · Wednesday, May 27
Music

Blues on the Green

Austin's longest-running free concert series at Zilker Park. Bring a blanket, a picnic, and enjoy local Texas artists under the stars.

When
Every Wednesday
Time
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where
Zilker Park
Downtown / Barton Springs
Cost
Free
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More events around ATX

Food & Community

Mueller Farmers Market

Local farmers, bakers, makers and food trucks gather every Sunday morning. Live music, kids' activities and the best breakfast tacos in town.

Every Sunday· 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Branch Park Pavilion, Mueller· East Austin
Free entry
Family-friendlyLocalFood
Shopping & Culture

First Thursday on South Congress

SoCo shops, galleries and restaurants stay open late on the first Thursday of every month with live music, art and street performers.

Every Thursday· 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
South Congress Avenue· SoCo
Free
FreeShoppingArt
Desi Community

Austin Desi Night Market

South Asian street food, kulfi, chaat, indie fashion stalls and live DJ sets spinning Bollywood and Punjabi hits. A favorite of the local Desi crowd.

Every Saturday· 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Round Rock Multipurpose Complex· Round Rock
$10 entry
DesiFoodMusic
Nightlife

Bollywood Night at Empire Control Room

Monthly Bollywood + Bhangra + Afrobeats fusion night. Live DJs, dance floor, and a Desi crowd from all over Central Texas.

Every Friday· 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Empire Control Room & Garage· Downtown
$15-25
Desi21+Nightlife
Festival

Austin Diwali Mela

The largest South Asian festival in Central Texas — fireworks, classical and Bollywood performances, 80+ food stalls and a full bazaar.

Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026· 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Round Rock Multipurpose Complex· Round Rock
$15 / Free under 12
DesiFestivalFamily-friendly
Festival

Holi Festival of Colors

Throw color, dance to Punjabi and Bollywood beats, and celebrate spring with thousands of Austinites. Organic colors and chai included.

Mar 21, 2026· 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Old Settlers Park· Round Rock
$20 advance
DesiFestivalFamily-friendly
Music Festival

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Two weekends. Eight stages. 130+ artists. The biggest music event on Austin's calendar — rock, indie, hip-hop, electronic and global headliners.

Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026· 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Zilker Park· Downtown
From $325 / weekend
FestivalMusicMajor
Conference & Music

SXSW Conference & Festivals

Ten days of music, film, tech, and ideas. Showcases happen in every venue across the city — many free with a wristband or RSVP.

Mar 12 – Mar 21, 2027· All day
Citywide· Downtown & beyond
Varies — many free events
FestivalMusicTechMajor
Arts & Crafts

Pecan Street Festival

Twice-yearly arts festival on 6th Street featuring 250+ artists, live music on three stages, food and craft vendors.

May 2 – May 3, 2026· 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
East 6th Street· Downtown
Free
FreeArtFamily-friendly
Holiday

Austin Trail of Lights

A 1.25-mile walk through 90+ light displays, holiday music and food trucks at Zilker Park. An Austin tradition since 1965.

Dec 8 – Dec 23, 2026· 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Zilker Park· Downtown
$5-15
Family-friendlyHolidayOutdoor
Festival

Eeyore's Birthday Party

Pure Austin weirdness — costumes, drum circles, maypoles and live bands. A free, all-ages celebration that's been running since 1963.

Apr 25, 2026· 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pease District Park· Central
Free
FreeFamily-friendlyQuirky

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