Winter

Free Week

Hundreds of local bands participate in this week of free live music that encompasses venues all over downtown Austin.

Downtown Austin
Austin, TX 78701

Martin Luther King Jr. March and Festival

March from the University of Texas to Huston-Tillotson University to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy.

University of Texas (starting point)
110 Inner Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78712

Austin Marathon & Half Marathon

Nearly 30,000 participants, 40 bands and a course through Austin’s scenic neighborhoods make this race a must-hit for everyone.

Downtown Austin
Austin, TX 78701

Carnaval Brasileiro

Experience authentic Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon at one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil.

Downtown Austin
412 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

OUTsider Festival

OUTsider brings together Austin’s LGBTQ+ community for five days of creation and inspiration. This multidisciplinary art festival showcases film, performance art, music, visual art and more.

The VORTEX
2307 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

NASCAR at COTA

Circuit of The Americas welcomes race fans each spring for a weekend of NASCAR racing.

Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
Del Valle, TX 78617

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Spring

ABC Kite Fest

The nation's oldest kite festival features hundreds of kites in the air, kite flying contests, food, games and more all for free.

Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746

Field Guide Festival

Field Guide Festival is a food systems festival that brings the farmers to you. All dishes use fresh ingredients, grown and harvested by local farmers, prepared by chefs from around the city. Experience a weekend of innovative conversation, connection and cookouts.

Fiesta Gardens
2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street
Austin, TX 78702

Indie Meme Film Festival

This hybrid festival features socially relevant independent cinema from South Asia. IMFF showcases curated features, documentaries, short films, etc. from countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Iran.

AFS Cinema
6406 N IH-35 Frontage Road
Austin, TX 78748

Moontower Comedy Festival

Laugh along with your favorite comedians during the more than week-long festivities! The festival is held at various venues around Downtown Austin.

Multiple Locations
Downtown
Austin, TX 78701

Rodeo Austin

Over the years, Rodeo Austin has grown from a show featuring 16 animals into one of Austin's premier events, featuring ProRodeo events, daily concerts, stock show and more. 

Sips & Sounds Music Festival

Kick off the springtime with two days of national headlining concerts and local food vendors at Auditorium Shores. 

SXSW® Music, Film and Interactive Conference and Festival

Noted filmmakers, musicians and thought leaders showcase music, film and interactive media at this international event.

Multiple Locations
Downtown
Austin, TX 78701

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Summer

All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF)

The oldest and largest LGBTQ+ film fest in the Southwest is also the largest LGBTQI cultural event in Austin.

Multiple Locations 
Austin, TX 78701

ATX Television Festival

The first festival devoted to television, ATX Television Festival features premieres of new series, current hits and cult favorites.

Multiple Locations
Downtown
Austin, TX 78701

Austin Asian American Film Festival

Asian and Asian American cultures and experiences are promoted at this fest showcasing cinema and the creativity of Asian American artists.

AFS Cinema
6406 N IH-35 Frontage Road
Austin, TX 78748

Austin Pride Parade

Celebrated during Austin Pride Month each August, don’t miss this giant parade down Congress Avenue during the largest annual LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas. 

Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Bat Fest

Celebrate the world's largest urban bat colony, which takes up seasonal residence beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge, with live music, children's activities and a costume contest. 

Congress Avenue Bridge
Austin, TX 78701

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival

Catch screenings of contemporary films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula.

Multiple Locations
Downtown
Austin, TX 78701

Fourth of July Fireworks and Symphony

The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular firework display over Lady Bird Lake.

Lady Bird Lake
Austin, TX 78701

Hot Summer Nights

Venues throughout the Red River Cultural District host four days of free live music, alongside local food and vendors.

Red River Cultural District
Austin, TX 78701

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Fall

Austin City Limits Music Festival

One of the country’s largest celebrations of music, this six-day festival includes 140+ musical acts over two weekends.

Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746

Austin Film Festival

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.

Multiple Locations
Downtown
Austin, TX 78701

Austin Food + Wine Festival

Join top chefs, sommeliers and winemakers from across Austin and the nation for a three-day epicurean adventure unlike any other.

Auditorium Shores
800 W Riverside Dr.
Austin, TX 78704

Austin Powwow

For more than 25 years the Austin Powwow is the largest of its kind in Texas, featuring American Indian dancing, singing, arts & crafts and food.

Travis County Exposition Center
7311 Decker Ln
Austin, TX 78724

Fantastic Fest

The largest genre film festival in the U.S. specializes in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and more from around the world. 

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

Experience three days of F1 racing, camping, live music events, headline performances by international acts and more.

Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
Del Valle, TX 78617

Hot Luck Festival

Come hungry, thirsty and bring your dancin’ boots to this eat-with-your-fingers food festival highlighting culinary know-how and live music.

Multiple Locations 
Austin, TX 78701

LEVITATION

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.

Festival Grounds
Red River Cultural District/East Austin.
Austin, TX 78701

Texas Book Festival

Enjoy readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities and exhibiting vendors.

Downtown Austin
Austin, TX 78701

Texas Craft Brewers Festival

The Texas Craft Brewers Fest is the largest beer festival for and by Texas Brewers, featuring the best of Texas craft beer and the thriving beer community across the Lone Star State.

Fiesta Gardens
2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street
Austin, TX 78702

Viva La Vida Festival & Parade

Viva La Vida is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival, featuring a Grand Procession, art activities and demos, traditional foods, live music and performances throughout the day.

Near Mexic-Arte Museum
4th Street and Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

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Winter

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar makes holiday shopping fun with nearly 200 artists and makers, live music daily, interactive activities, local food and two full bars.

Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Austin's New Year

Join the City of Austin for a free and family-friendly evening as Austin waves goodbye to the old and welcomes in the new year at Auditorium Shores. CNN will be live at Austin’s countdown as part of the network's “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.” Austin’s New Year also features a night of entertainment headlined by local musicians, food trucks and beverage vendors, and a midnight fireworks show.

Auditorium Shores
800 W Riverside Dr.
Austin, TX 78704

Trail of Lights

The Trail of Lights is part of the essential Austin experience, lighting up the season with a celebration of community, memories and fun. Plan your visit early and don't forget to take a spin under the Zilker Tree!

Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746