AUSTIN
Events Calendar | Shows, Concerts, Annual Festivals, Entertainment, Local Community Events, and What's Happening This Weekend | Austin, Texas, USA

AUSTIN | EVENTS CALENDAR

We don't list everything in town that you could do, but we do recommend these events that you definitely should consider attending.
NOVEMBER
OCCURS
November
2024

Texas Craft Brewers Festival

Austin | 2024

The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is the state's largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-produced craft beer.
STARTS
November
2024

Austin Food & Wine Festival

Austin | 2024

An all-star lineup of chefs, food and wine tastings, live music, hands-on demonstrations, book signings, and more.
STARTS
November
2024

Christmas Wine Affair

Hill Country | 2024

Area wineries offer newly released wines, demonstrations, tours, and pairings as well as live music and a chance to meet local winemakers.
DECEMBER
STARTS
December
2024

Trail of Lights

Austin | 2024

Austin's most delightful holiday attraction will feature local Austin entertainment and unique holiday programming.
STARTS
December
2024

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Austin | 2024

The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
JANUARY
STARTS
January
2025

City-Wide Vintage Sale

Austin | 2025

The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
STARTS
January
2025

3M Half Marathon

Austin | 2025

This point-to-point course is one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country and attracts more than 7,500 runners annually.
STARTS
January
2025

Austin Home and Garden Show

Austin | 2025

Find home improvement products, remodeling services, and contractors along with stunning landscape displays and water features.
FEBRUARY
STARTS
February
2025

Wine Lovers Celebration

Hill Country | 2025

Area wineries offer newly released wines, demonstrations, tours, and pairings as well as live music and a chance to meet local winemakers.
OCCURS
February
2025

Austin Marathon

Austin | 2025

Participants race on open roads along unique neighborhoods and iconic landmarks including the Texas State Capitol.
STARTS
February
2025

Jugglefest

Austin | 2025

This three-day event features workshops and a public show where attendees can learn some new skills or simply watch the action.
MARCH
STARTS
March
2025

The Crystal Ball

Austin | 2025

The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
STARTS
March
2025

SXSW

Austin | 2025

Media presentations, music showcases, and film screenings provide exposure for creators and audience entertainment.
STARTS
March
2025

Rodeo Austin

Austin | 2025

Preserving western heritage, this annual event features a rodeo, livestock show, concerts, carnival, and more.
STARTS
March
2025

NASCAR at COTA

Austin | 2025

Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
March
2025

Wine & Wildflower Journey

Hill Country | 2025

Area wineries offer newly released wines, demonstrations, tours, and pairings as well as live music and a chance to meet local winemakers.
STARTS
March
2025

Antiques Weekend

Round Top | 2025

This huge antiques and collectibles event attracts thousands of dealers and buyers to one central location in the middle of Texas.
APRIL
STARTS
April
2025

Kerrville Folk Festival

Austin | 2025

Activities include concerts, guitar classes, craft beer tastings, canoe trips, vendor shopping, impromptu jam sessions, and more.
STARTS
April
2025

Fusebox Festival

Austin | 2025

This city-wide performing arts festival features performances by interdisciplinary artists from all over the world.
OCCURS
April
2025

Moontower Comedy Festival

Austin | 2025

This entertaining celebration of comedic talent brings a host of funny, witty, and creatively-odd comics to Austin, Texas.
STARTS
April
2025

MotoGP Grand Prix of The Americas

Austin | 2025

Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
April
2025

ABC Kite Fest

Austin | 2025

See the spectacular sight of hundreds of kites soaring across the sky at this popular FREE annual event.
STARTS
April
2025

Old Settler's Music Festival

Tilmon | 2025

Peruse works from national craftspeople, enjoy craft beer, and bring your own instruments for late night jam sessions around the fire.
STARTS
April
2025

Lonestar Round Up

Austin | 2025

This sprawling weekend-long celebration of hot rods and custom cars features vintage rides from all over the country.
STARTS
April
2025

Antique Alley Texas

Cleburne | 2025

Spanning three historic counties, this show features miles of antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, and more.
OCCURS
April
2025

Cotton Gin Festival

Austin | 2025

Event includes a parade, live entertainment, folk life demonstrations, tractor pull, exhibits, tours, and contests.
STARTS
April
2025

Red Poppy Festival

Georgetown | 2025

The Red Poppy Capital of Texas celebrates with parade, concerts, flower tours, car show, bike ride, 5K, taste awards, and more.
OCCURS
April
2025

The Color Run

Austin | 2025

The Happiest 5k on the Planet celebrates healthiness and individuality in a fun, un-intimidating running environment.
MAY
STARTS
May
2025

Austin Record Convention

Austin | 2025

The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
STARTS
May
2025

Pecan Street Festival

Austin | 2025

An Austin tradition for more than 30 years, the free two-day juried arts show attracts over 300,000 people per event.
STARTS
May
2025

GT World Challenge America

Austin | 2025

Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
May
2025

City-Wide Vintage Sale

Austin | 2025

The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
JUNE
STARTS
June
2025

Blanco Lavender Festival

Blanco | 2025

Visit local lavender farms, shop at the lavender market, get tips at the speakers' pavilion, hear live music, and more.
JULY
OCCURS
July
2025

Star Spangled Fest

Austin | 2025

This two-day festival culminates with fireworks show and concert by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
OCCURS
July
2025

Frontier Days Celebration and Parade

Round Rock | 2025

This FREE event features parade, fireworks, live music, pepper-eating contest, pig races, rides, and more.
STARTS
July
2025

City-Wide Vintage Sale

Austin | 2025

The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
AUGUST
OCCURS
August
2025

Gillespie County Fair

Fredericksburg | 2025

Four days of events including bull riding, horse racing, carnival, midway, food, exhibits, and more old-fashioned fun.
STARTS
August
2025

Austin Train Show

Austin | 2025

The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
SEPTEMBER
OCCURS
September
2025

Bat Fest

Austin | 2025

Event features bat emergence, live music, food concessions, arts vendors, activities, and street performers.
OCCURS
September
2025

Hot Sauce Festival

Austin | 2025

One of the largest annual food events in Austin, the competition features tastings, cold beverages, and live music.
STARTS
September
2025

Washington County Fair

Brenham | 2025

Several days of excitement include a rodeo, carnival, parade, live music, food, contests, exhibits, livestock shows, wine event, trail ride, etc.
STARTS
September
2025

MotoAmerica Superbikes

Austin | 2025

Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
September
2025

Pecan Street Festival

Austin | 2025

An Austin tradition for more than 30 years, the free two-day juried arts show attracts over 300,000 people per event.
STARTS
September
2025

City-Wide Vintage Sale

Austin | 2025

The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
OCCURS
September
2025

Lone Star Le Mans

Austin | 2025

Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
OCTOBER
STARTS
October
2025

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Austin | 2025

This outdoor music festival features a variety of bands as well as food and art from local vendors.
OCCURS
October
2025

Austoberfest

Austin | 2025

Enjoy all-you-can-eat German-style sausage and Texas German Bier tastings along with bowling and live music entertainment.
STARTS
October
2025

Texas Wine Month

Hill Country | 2025

Area wineries offer newly released wines, demonstrations, tours, and pairings as well as live music and a chance to meet local winemakers.
STARTS
October
2025

Oktoberfest Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg | 2025

Presented by Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, the event features exhibitions, dancing, German foods, oompah, polka, and waltzing.
STARTS
October
2025

Antiques Weekend

Round Top | 2025

This huge antiques and collectibles event attracts thousands of dealers and buyers to one central location in the middle of Texas.
STARTS
October
2025

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

Austin | 2025

Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
October
2025

Austin Film Festival

Austin | 2025

Event features films and panels with the intent of furthering the craft and business of filmmakers and screenwriters.
STARTS
October
2025

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest

Fredericksburg | 2025

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Market Square Improvement Project for the continued beautification and upkeep of Marktplatz.