Festivals

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Events

Best of the fest: Your ultimate guide to SXSW 2026

It’s the SXS-Best time of year in Austin, and SXSW 2026 is going to look a bit different this time around, so buckle in and let us help you plan.

March 05, 2026 02:59 PM

Laura Figi

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Flatstock at SXSW features exhibitors with posters hanging on each wall of the booths. Dozens of people wearing SXSW gear and badges walk through the exhibition.

Events

17 SXSW events that don’t require a badge in 2026

SXSW has fun in store for everyone, whether or not you have a badge this year.

March 3, 2026

Laura Figi

Events

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.

February 25, 2026

Laura Figi

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Play

Every Austin festival taking place in 2026

Save this page to plan your year’s worth of festivities.

January 6, 2026

London Gibson

Culture

8 of ATXtoday’s favorite interviews from 2025

Help us bid 2025 adieu by looking back on interviews with some of the most interesting Austinites we spoke with over the past year.

December 17, 2025

Laura Figi

Food

Check out the restaurants coming to Austin Mac + Cheese Festival

The 2025 celebration of gooey, golden goodness is this weekend in Bee Cave, and we’re ready to chow down to this year’s tropical-themed bites.

November 13, 2025

Laura Figi

Events

Best bites + bevs: Your guide to Austin Food & Wine Festival 2025

Austin Food & Wine Festival is this weekend and we’re ready to dig in by helping you maximize your time at this annual celebration of eats.

November 5, 2025

Laura Figi

A view of the COTA tower and race track.

Events

Watch the Formula 1 US Grand Prix at these local watch parties

The big race is almost here, and even if you don’t have tickets to watch in person, you can catch the race in style at one of these admission-free parties.

October 16, 2025

Laura Figi

Food

How to taste the best local beers of 2025

The 2025 Great American Beer Festival awards are here and Austin-area brews took home the gold, so get ready to taste them for yourself.

October 16, 2025

Laura Figi

A large crowd browses tables stacked with books under a white event tent. People of various ages flip through pages, chat, and examine titles. The tables are neatly arranged with colorful book covers, and the atmosphere is lively and bustling.

Events

Matthew McConaughey, R.L. Stine, and Chelsea Handler will headline the 2025 Texas Book Festival

The annual free book festival shared the full lineup of 300+ authors, here are a few we’re most excited to hear from in November.

October 9, 2025

Laura Figi

The Buy

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Save on tax prep with this H&R Block deal

February 24, 2026
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Wellness

Train with celebrity trainers at home with the FitFusion app for 66% off

February 10, 2026
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The Buy

Play Beethoven and Bach sooner than you think with this piano learning app

February 6, 2026
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City

How to give back during Amplify Austin Day 2026

Amplify Austin Day gives Central Texas residents a seamless way to support the community and nonprofits of their choice during this 24-hour event.

February 24, 2026

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City

Downtown Austin Alliance debuts free parking pilot program

Austinites patronizing participating businesses can get free or discounted parking in two Downtown garages now through the end of April.

February 23, 2026

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Culture

Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Austin

Dining in ATX is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.

February 23, 2026

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Culture

Needlepoint is back: Here’s how to try it in Austin

Needlepoint is one of the biggest “analog hobby” trends. Here’s where to learn and meet other stitchers.

February 19, 2026

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Food

Delicious margarita deals for National Margarita Day

Sip your way through these salty, tangy, and refreshing local specials for National Margarita Day.

February 19, 2026

Laura Figi

Travel and Outdoors

Become an expert on native flowers

Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.

February 18, 2026

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A wide-angle view of an empty soccer stadium with vibrant green seats and a well-manicured grass field under a clear blue sky. The stadium's modern architecture features large metal beams supporting a partially covered roof. A digital scoreboard displaying event branding and sponsor logos is visible in the background. Sunlight casts long shadows across the field, emphasizing the open-air structure.

Sports

The return of El Tree: Everything to know about the 2026 Austin FC season

Get the ultimate Austin FC playbook, including the schedule, where + how to watch, game day eats, and how to make the best of your trip to Q2 Stadium.

February 17, 2026

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