Live music in Austin

Dawson

Cosmic Pickle

Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails & live music, plus food trucks in a garden setting.

East Cesar Chavez

The Brew and Brew

Bar & cafe pairing coffee & craft brews with sandwiches & light bites in stylish industrial digs.

Bouldin Creek

Perla's

Fish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio.

South River City

Aba Austin

Hip spot serving seafood and Mediterranean classics such as kebabs, hummus, and falafel, plus cocktails.

Mercado Heights

The Hive

The Drag

Acre 41

Clubby New American restaurant specializing in burgers & steaks, plus happy hours & weekend brunch.

North Burnet

Culinary Dropout

Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.

Congress Avenue Historic District

Corner Restaurant

Modern restaurant & bar in the JW Marriott Hotel featuring Texan menus, cocktails & a clubby vibe.

East Congress

Spokesman Coffee

Roast house with artsy vibe serving craft coffee, wine, draft beer & food.

Brentwood

Barley Swine

Foodie hot spot serving a fixed-price menu with seasonal American small plates & a deep beer list.

Seaholm District

Café Crème - Downtown

Westfield

Mozart's Coffee Roasters

Beans flame-roasted on-site, plus bakery goods, frequent live music & patio seating on Lake Austin.

Warehouse District

Cedar Street Courtyard

Alley watering hole with 4 inside bars, courtyard & outdoor stage for nightly live music.

Red River Cultural District

Mohawk Austin

Multilevel space with a bar, roofdeck & indoor/outdoor stages hosting local & touring acts.

South River City

The Continental Club

Rock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.

University of Texas at Austin

Bass Concert Hall

City's largest theater hosting world-class performers in music, drama & dance.

Central Commerce Business Park

Austin’s

Attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, batting cages & a rock-climbing wall.

Congress Avenue Historic District

Elephant Room

Underground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.

Waller Creek District

Antone's Nightclub

Past playground for Stevie Ray Vaughan & other music legends still thriving after nearly 40 years.

Zilker

Saxon Pub

Popular concert space with free weekday happy hour shows, a listening room & an intimate atmosphere.

Congress Avenue Historic District

Upstairs at Caroline

Open-air space with full bar including draft cocktails, tacos, TVs & bar games.

MLK-183

Sahara Lounge

Laid-back live music venue with an African twist featuring an eclectic lineup & signature cocktails.

Nightlife

Haute Spot

The Drag

Otopia Rooftop Lounge