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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 30, 2026 03:00 PM
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Laura Figi
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Your ultimate guide to SXSW 2025
Get ready for a nine-day, citywide party Austinites, because SXSW is just around the corner and we’re getting excited.
February 26, 2025
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees lining the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail./
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Stacking up: How Austin ranks from one to 10 in studies
From the best state capital to live, to the best nightlife, to best places to get coffee, Austin is well-represented in these studies.
February 24, 2025
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Laura Figi
The band Grouplove onstage, lit from behind with a bright purple light.
Events
Every local artist performing at SXSW 2025
More than 100 local musicians will show up to represent the Live Music Capital of the World, and we’ve rounded them up in one easy-to-use guide for you.
February 18, 2025
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Laura Figi
Two women wearing dresses hold microphones and stand on the Paramount Theatre stage in front of a packed audience. On the screen behind them, a promo for an FX television series called "Justified: City Primeval" is displayed. A long, beige couch and a chair are on the stage behind them.
Culture
Inside ATX TV Festival: How Austin became a television fan’s paradise
ATX TV Festival will return this summer for its 14th season — expect star-studded panels, exclusive screenings, and long-awaited cast reunions.
February 13, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Our trip behind the scenes of “Austin City Limits”
We saw Willie Nelson’s dedicated smoking area, the musicians’ dining room, and more on the ACL Live Tour Experience.
February 7, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A vibrant outdoor Lunar New Year celebration featuring a lion dance performance. Performers in a bright orange lion costume balance atop a human pyramid, with colorful confetti filling the air. The crowd, including families and spectators, watches excitedly, many capturing the moment on their phones. Additional lion dancers in blue, pink, and yellow costumes add to the festive atmosphere, set against a modern urban backdrop with a parking garage and market-style buildings.
Culture
Lunar New Year celebrations in Austin
Ring in the Year of the Snake with festivals, lion and dragon dances, vendor markets, and brewery parties.
January 30, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
An art gallery, with several walls of art layered in the frame. In the foreground, a large square artwork depicts a peaceful scene of trees and sky reflected in water. In the background, three artworks hang side-by-side and show a girl's head centered among varying patterns. To the right, more artworks are visible hanging above a bookshelf.
Culture
12 Austin galleries showcasing stunning artwork
Next time you’re in need of artistic inspiration, check out the work of local and global artists at these Austin art galleries.
January 24, 2025
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London Gibson
A festive outdoor scene, with colorful holiday lights wrapped around tree branches. Large vintage-style bulbs in vibrant red, gold, and green glow warmly, complemented by twinkling string lights. In the background, Austin’s distinctive skyline, including the Frost Bank Tower, is illuminated against the night sky.
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Winter events happening in and around Austin
Plan your winter with festivals and holiday-themed events happening in the Capital City.
December 4, 2024
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A dozen Austin references you didn’t notice in Trader Joe’s
It’s a mini city-wide scavenger hunt in the supermarket, and all the references are different throughout each Trader Joe’s location.
November 21, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Shop around Austin with the 2025 ATX Small Business Passport
Do your holiday shopping while you get to know a few of Austin’s small businesses, all while earning discounts and potential prizes.
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It’s not just your year in music — we’ve also rounded up your year in local news from ATXtoday for our faithful readers.
December 3, 2025
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An Italian bakery co-owned by Tom Segura is now open in Austin
Ciccio Bomba’s pastries, sandwiches, brunch foods, and signature treats are now available for purcahse at Fareground in Downtown Austin.
December 2, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Shop local at these holiday markets in Austin
‘Tis the season to start shopping for the holidays and anything you can buy, you can buy local at one of these holiday markets.
December 2, 2025
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Laura Figi
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HOPE Outdoor Gallery reopens in east Austin
The new, free gallery is back open near the airport for street artists of all ages and skill levels to enjoy.
December 1, 2025
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Laura Figi