Events & Festivals

Year-round celebrations, festivals, and community gatherings in Austin

festival

March

South by Southwest (SXSW)

Massive annual convergence of film, music, and interactive technology that transforms Austin every March.

Throughout Austin
October

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Two-weekend music festival in Zilker Park featuring 130+ acts across 8 stages, Austin's biggest musical event.

Zilker Park
August

Bat Fest

Annual celebration of Austin's famous Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony with live music, food, and bat watching.

Congress Avenue Bridge
June

Republic of Texas Biker Rally (ROT Rally)

One of the largest motorcycle rallies in the US with concerts, vendors, and thousands of bikers in Austin.

Circuit of the Americas and Downtown Austin

holiday

December

Austin Trail of Lights

Beloved annual holiday light display in Zilker Park with millions of lights, food vendors, and festive atmosphere.

Zilker Park

arts

May

Pecan Street Festival

Huge biannual arts and crafts festival on historic 6th Street with hundreds of vendors and live music.

Historic 6th Street, Downtown Austin

food and drink

April

Austin Food + Wine Festival

Three-day celebration of Austin's culinary scene with celebrity chef demos, tastings, and exclusive dinners.

Auditorium Shores and various Austin restaurants

sports

October

Formula 1 US Grand Prix

Formula 1 racing at Circuit of the Americas with world-class racing, concerts, and international spectacle.

Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd

music

April

Old Settler's Music Festival

Four-day Americana and roots music festival in the Hill Country near Austin with camping and community.

Salt Lick Pavilion, Tilmon TX (near Austin)

community

August

Austin Pride

Annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration with parade, festival, and events throughout the city.

Downtown Austin
March

Zilker Kite Festival

Free annual kite festival in Zilker Park with kite contests, demonstrations, and family fun since 1929.

Zilker Park
Every Saturday

SFC Farmers' Market at the Triangle

Year-round weekly farmers market with local produce, artisan goods, and community gathering.

The Triangle, 4600 Guadalupe St

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