Support Us Button Widget

Entertainment

ATX_Asleep At The Wheel by Ashley Osborn for ACL W1 2024_121A4648 (1).JPG
Culture
All the Austin-based musicians performing at ACL 2025
Put a few local musicians on your must-see list for ACL 2025 and you may just find a new favorite to put on your playlist.
September 04, 2025 02:46 PM
 · 
Laura Figi
Austin aerial view with search bar looking up "Austin 1999"
Culture
Austin’s 1999 time capsule
What was Austin like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 13, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
A blue locomotive engine trailing rainbow cars filled with waving people in the back on the tracks.
City
The Zilker Eagle mini-train is back on the rails
The highly anticipated mini-train at Zilker Park will reopen this week after four years of renovations.
June 10, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
two people dance together in front of a band with colorful lights.
Events
Boogie at The Blanton Museum of Art’s summer dance series
Event-goers will salsa, swing, and silent disco surrounded by artwork.
June 3, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
David Robinson and his son Corey Robinson flank Kévin D'Andrea in a white kitchen over a stovetop.
Food
Local chef Kévin D’Andrea brings Paris Olympics to Austin in new show
“Breaking Baguettes” will have Team USA athletes talking about French cuisine in Austin and premieres on Tuesday, June 4.
May 31, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
the window of austin motel with a pride flag that says "y'all means all!"
Events
11 events celebrating Pride Month in Austin
Break out the rainbow attire + paint the town with pride.
May 30, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
two adults drinking cocktails at the swim up bar being served by a bartender with three kids in the back about to jump in the pool
Travel and Outdoors
New boutique RV resort offers nostalgic Texas Hill Country getaway
Camp Landa in New Braunfels transports travelers back in time with its retro aesthetic and outdoor-centric amenities.
May 28, 2024
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
The Austin skyline at dusk.
Live
Summer events happening around Austin
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
May 20, 2024
 · 
STAFF
The exterior of the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas; the marquee hangs on the entrance of the historic brick building, along with a vertical dark green sign that says "Paramount". A few cars line the street in front of the venue.
Events
Action: Paramount Theatre’s 50th annual Summer Classic Film Series will feature 120+ films
The historic venue’s beloved tradition began in 1975 — and it’s back in action from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024.
May 17, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
Primo the Alien performing at the Long Center's 3D stage.
Music
Just dropped: The Drop-In’s 2024 free summer concert series lineup
Get amped — the shows go down every Thursday from May 23 to Aug. 15 (except July 4) at Austin’s Long Center.
May 15, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
An overhead shot of Zilker Park at night during ACL, showing huge crowds and "ACL Fest" spelled out in drones in the sky.
City
ACL Fest drops its highest economic impact report yet
The 2023 festival generated $499.9 million toward the local economy, announcing that $8.1 will go toward the Austin Parks Foundation.
May 14, 2024
 · 
Laura Figi
Load More
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from ATXtoday
A selection of colorful salads, protein bowls, bao, and cookies from Golden Boy on a white marbled table.
Food
Fareground food hall announces three new restaurant additions
Visitors can try new restaurants serving menus with sushi, bao, burgers, and more while mixing and matching dishes from the surrounding cafeteria.
March 18, 2025
 · 
Laura Figi
The exterior of the Austin Convention Center with a brick facade, large windows, and a digital sign displaying information about SXSW Flatstock. Trees line the sidewalk, and orange traffic cones are placed along the street. A person stands near the curb, and a white shuttle bus is parked nearby.
City
Remembering the history of the Austin Convention Center
Join us in bidding adieu to the Austin Convention Center, which will be demolished next month to make way for a bigger facility for our growing city.
March 18, 2025
 · 
Laura Figi
bouldin-creek-home-south-austin-tx
Real Estate
By the numbers: Home prices cool, rental rates dip in Austin
Lower home prices, rising listings, and rental shifts — here’s what’s new in Austin real estate.
March 17, 2025
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
Minaa B., Alok Vaid-Menon, Ana Kirova, and Kesha sit down for a panel conversation on the stage at SXSW 2025.
25 memories from SXSW 2025
From brands to bands and tacos to talks, here’s what made SXSW 2025 unforgettable.
March 17, 2025
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
A large, curved SXSW display inside a convention center, decorated with colorful illustrations of a mirror, abstract shapes, and musical notes. The sign includes "SXSW EDU" in bold letters. Attendees walk around, some carrying bags or backpacks. An escalator in the background leads to an upper level, and large windows reveal the cityscape and food trucks outside.
Events
SXSW 2026 will be shorter with a streamlined music festival
The festival of arts, culture, and learning will look different next year as it undergoes displacement from the Austin Convention Center.
March 16, 2025
 · 
Laura Figi
A large group of musicians and performers, including Willie Nelson, on stage under bright lights, with a neon sign reading "Luck" in the background. Some artists are seated playing guitars, while others stand with brass instruments, singing or engaging with the audience. The crowd in the foreground raises hands and takes photos.
Culture
Inside Luck Reunion, Willie Nelson’s Americana music festival
The annual celebration of live music and cosmic cowboy vibes is known to sell out quickly, and for good reason.
March 14, 2025
 · 
Laura Figi
A Goodyear blimp is seen flying in a clear blue sky. The blimp is blue and gray with the word "GOODYEAR" prominently displayed in yellow letters along its side. The tail section features the registration number "N3A" in black on a yellow background. The gondola, located beneath the blimp, is painted white and blue.
City
Goodyear Blimp flies over Austin for the first time in 10 years
The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th birthday with a trip to the Capital City during SXSW 2025.
March 13, 2025
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
A lively outdoor performance shows a band dressed in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes and drums on stage. The musicians wear matching red tartan kilts and dark green shirts, and they perform in front of a large Irish flag backdrop. The stage is framed by lighting rigs, with various colored lights illuminating the performers. In the foreground, a crowd of people dressed in green watches the performance, some wearing festive accessories. The setting appears to be a street or shopping area with brick buildings and storefronts visible in the background.
Events
8 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Austin
Whether you’re sipping green beer, dancing to Celtic tunes, or bar-hopping your way through Austin, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
March 13, 2025
 · 
Morgan O’Neal
ATX_TysonsTacos
Live
30 tacos to try in ATX
Decide where to get tacos from stands, to casual eats, to 24/7 restaurants, to upscale eateries, there’s always a place to get a bite in Austin.
March 12, 2025
 · 
Laura Figi
Crystal clear water with rock overhang, and hills in the background at Bull Creek Park.
Play
One, two, tree: 23 parks to visit in Austin
We’re highlighting the 23 best parks that Austin, TX has to offer — complete with swimming holes, pickleball courts, and playgrounds.
March 11, 2025
 · 
STAFF