Austin events
Austin events will fill your vacation calendar with the kind of excitement and entertainment you’ve been longing for. Month in and month out,
Austin has something going on, and great things planned. With year round activities, celebrations, and festivities, the fun never seems to stop.
We like the spring months for the fabulous outdoor festivals and events. Eeyore’s Birthday Party, the citywide Cinco De Mayo celebration, and Austin’s
fabulous fine Arts Festival would keep any vacation action-packed. In the fall and winter months, enjoy the cooler temperatures and the renowned
City Limits Music Festival, the Carnival Brasillero, the Celtic Festival and the now famous South by Southwest Media, Music and Film Festival.
With events for every interest, and activities for every age range, and something planned for every schedule,
you can’t go wrong with Austin events. We’ve listed just a few of our favorites. But be sure to check with your hotel for a full listing.
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park
Austin
www.aclfestival.com
This is the best livmusic festival in the country, and it's usually aired on PBS. but you'd much rather see it in person. The one and only. See website for details.
Carnival Brasilliero
Palmer Events Center
Austin
www.sambaparty.com
The biggest celebration of Carnaval this side of Rio de Janeiro. Lavish costumes, food, and fun!
Celtic Festival
Fiesta Gardens
Austin
www.austincelts.org/festival
Over 200 artists, singers, dancers, actors and storytellers explore the history and culture of the modern Celtic nations.
Cinco De Mayo
1901 Bergman Avenue
Austin
www.austin-cincodemayo.com
The restaurants and streets of Austin turn into a fiesta. A midway, games, live entertainment, all on the shores of Town Lake and beyond. An amazing celebration.
Eeyore's Birthday Party
Pease Park
Austin
www.eeyores.sexton.com
What used to be a hippy love in is now a retro family celebration every spring with music, food, live act, arts and crafts. Tye-dye clothes are a must.
Fine Arts Fstival
Republic Square Park
Austin
over 200 nationally acclaimed artists in a hugely popular juried festival.Music, food, family activities and more. A huge Austin event.
Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
various
Austin
www.agliff.org
The oldest and lagest gay and lesbian film festival of its kind. Incredibel opportunity to see the future stars of tomorrow. See website for details.
Martin Luther King Jr. March and Festival
900 Chicon Street
Austin
More than 10,00 march in the march from Austin to Houston-Tillitson U, and even more take part in the festival honoring the late African American hero.Featuring perfomances by soem of the region's finest jazz, blues and gospel musicians. Unforgettable.
South by Southwest
various
Austin
www.sxsw.com
Bringing thousands of creative visionaries to Austin each year, this event features the who's who of the future stars of the media, music and film world to the forefront. Music, film, and interactive talent is showcased and celebrated. This is the big one! See website for details.
Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo
Travis County Expo Center
Austin
Concerts, rodeo, livestock, rides, carnival, exhibits,and everything you could want from a fair and rodeo. The best in Texas!
Trail of Lights
Zilker Park
Austin
Travel through a mile of lighted trees and trails, as well as a lighted 155 foot Xmas tree. annual Xmas tradition.
