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Red River Cultural District announces $529 million inaugural economic impact report
The home to some of Austin’s most iconic venues, the district has generated $2.3 billion in impact in five years.
April 06, 2026 01:10 PM
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Inaugural Fridge Fest opens its door in Austin
“Just the essentials” meme page @dudefridges is taking the memes out of the internet and into the streets with the first-ever Fridge Fest.
July 31, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Culture
See 120+ shows in downtown Austin for free this weekend
Hot Summer Nights, the Red River Cultural District’s annual free concert series, is back this weekend.
July 14, 2023
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London Gibson
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How much do Austin’s festivals contribute to the local economy?
ACL, SXSW, and the US Grand Prix contributed an economic equivalent of three Super Bowls combined in 2022.
July 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
The National Water Ski Kite Flying Champonships on July 30-31, 1970. The championship was held on Austin's Town Lake during the Austin Aqua Festival, a 10 day celebration featuring water sports. The contestants must fly a slalom course marked by distinctive water geysers, an innovation of the Austin Ski and Boat Club. The Hotel Gondolier is visible in the background as the competitor is pulled behind a speed boat in the air with skis and a kite
Events
Entering the splash zone: The history of Austin Aqua Festival
We’re talking about the city’s first major festival, Austin Aqua Festival, which ran for 36 years.
June 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Culture
13 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Austin
From festivals to panels and Black-led markets, here are more than a dozen ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Austin this weekend.
June 14, 2023
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13 events celebrating Pride month in Austin
Mark your calendars and bust out your rainbow gear for these 13 Austin events commemorating Pride month.
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The numbers behind ACL’s economic impact
Last year’s festival brought in $448 million in economic impact for the city.
May 16, 2023
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Events
Every local artist playing at Austin City Limits 2023
Fill your schedule with 22 must-see musicians from the community.
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