Texas State Capitol Building & Congress AvenueĮnjoy readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities and special exhibitors. 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. This multidisciplinary art festival showcases film, performance art, music, visual art and more.Ī free family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this day features free exhibitions and activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites.Īrtists throughout the city open their studio doors for the public's viewing and purchasing pleasure.Ī hybrid arts festival that champions adventurous works of art in theater, dance, film, music, literature, visual and culinary arts.Īs one of Austin’s most progressive festivals, OUTsider brings together Austin’s LGBTQI community for five days of creation and inspiration. The annual Austin Fashion Week, hosted by Fashion by Texas, returns with in-person, outdoor runway shows. Notable speakers and authors discuss their works and facilitate conversations. This free, annual literary event showcases new works by and about African-Americans. George Washington Carver Museum & Library This annual event features a star-studded lineup, headlined by Nelson himself, and a fireworks display at the end of the night.Ĭourtesy of Texas Book Festival. Acoustic jazz, blues and bluegrass are all performed by old-time local favorites and award-winning artists from around the world. Local acts take over the stages to celebrate summer in the Live Music Capital of the World®.įormerly 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.Ĭentral Texas' signature music event features Grammy-winning Americana, arts and crafts, camping, food and libations. Multiple venues throughout the Red River Cultural District host four days of free live music, alongside local food and vendors. The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake. H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks Why? Hundreds of Austin bands participate in this annual event that encompasses multiple venues all over Austin. The first week of January might be the best time for a music fan to visit Austin. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in the heart of Texas. Held monthly from May to August, Austin's largest free concert series welcomes performances by top local bands.Ĭarnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Pack a blanket and the family and make your way to Zilker Park for this summertime tradition. More than 15,000 fans converge on Auditorium Shores for this festival celebrating R&B, neo-soul and hop-hop music. Reggae Fest features three days of reggae, along with more than 50 vendors selling food, plus arts and crafts. 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. Preview the fun to come in 2023 and mark your calendar with Austin's biggest festivals and events, from food to fine arts and, of course, live music.įor dates and the latest updates about each event, please check /events or visit the event's website.Īustin City Limits Music Festival.

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