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Events
Texas Book Festival announces R.L. Stine, Chelsea Handler, and Ali Hazelwood in initial lineup
The annual free book festival will share the full lineup of 250+ authors in early September, but here’s a sneak preview of 18 that are on the list ahead of November.
July 30, 2025 06:55 AM
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Laura Figi
A lively street festival in downtown Austin, Texas, with a crowd of people walking along a brick-paved street lined with vendor tents. The tents display signs for food, merchandise, and other offerings. The background features tall buildings, including a theatre marquee. Trees provide shade along the street, and people are seen enjoying the vibrant outdoor event.
City
Pecan Street Festival moves to Bee Cave amid 6th Street changes
Special Events Live CEO Luis Zapata said the festival’s heart won’t change, even as it heads to the Hill Country Galleria for its 50th annual event.
March 25, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A turquoise wall at ONETACO features a framed photo of Guy Fieri on the left and a stencil-style graffiti portrait of him in blue and yellow on the right. The graffiti includes his signature, the phrase "Guy Fieri was here," and the Food Network logo. Below the artwork is a red-walled hallway lined with framed sports jerseys.
Food
11 hot spots where celebrities like to eat and party in Austin
We know Austin has an exquisite culinary scene, and apparently celebrities do too, because they’re all over town visiting the city’s famous restaurants and hidden gems.
March 20, 2025
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Laura Figi
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
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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
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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
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Morgan O’Neal
A packed crowd at Stubb’s outdoor music venue in Austin, with fans raising their hands and phones toward the stage. The arched canopy above the stage is illuminated with red and pink visuals, while bright stage lights highlight the performing band. A second-level balcony overlooking the scene is filled with spectators, and surrounding trees are lit with blue and purple lighting.
Culture
33 SXSW events that don’t require a badge
SXSW isn’t just for badgeholders — there are dozens of free events that are open to everyone.
March 4, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Events
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
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Live
10 farmers markets to find fresh food in Austin
Pack your reusable bags and your shopping list, because we’re shopping local at these 10 farmers markets around town.
January 16, 2025
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STAFF
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Every Austin festival taking place in 2025
Save this page to plan your year’s worth of festivities.
January 2, 2025
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London Gibson
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Culture
You can ride the Zilker Eagle during the Trail of Lights this year
Plus, the music lineup for the annual tradition is here, featuring artists like Chief Cleopatra and Como Las Movies.
December 5, 2024
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Laura Figi
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An overhead view of a vibrant spread of Trinidad and Tobago dishes, including a central plate of goat meat in rich, brown sauce garnished with green onions. Surrounding dishes feature grilled chicken, stewed greens, mashed yams, white rice, crinkle-cut fries topped with sauce and herbs, and two types of flatbread—one plain and one stuffed. Small bowls of dipping sauces complete the presentation.
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Keep Austin eating: 3 morsels of food + restaurant news
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How to spend the day on Burnet Road
Whether you’re looking to eat, drink, shop, see a game, or just explore the city, Burnet Road has everything you need across 7.2 miles.
August 4, 2025
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Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles sit at a Comic-Con panel. Padalecki is on the left with shoulder-length hair and a casual jacket over a graphic t-shirt, with a name card reading "Jared Padalecki" in front of him. Ackles is on the right, with shorter hair and wearing a dark jacket, looking toward him. Both are seated behind microphones, with Comic-Con logos on the table and the backdrop behind them. Bottled water is on the table.
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29 celebrities who live in Austin
It’s not just us who love Austin — dozens of celebrities have chosen to forgo New York and Los Angeles in favor of the Capital City.
July 31, 2025
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ICON breaks ground on a dozen new 3D-printed homes in Mueller
Act fast if you’re interested in living in one of the new Mueller homes, because only a few are still available.
July 31, 2025
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Food
Ramen Del Barrio will move into its first brick-and-mortar this year
The Bib Gourmand Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant will stay in north Austin and take over the former Bullseye Bakery space.
July 28, 2025
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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.
July 28, 2025
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The Back 2 The Video Store pop-up is now open in Downtown Austin
Bask in 1990s nostalgia at this hyper-themed speakeasy, where the video store comes back in a new way with cocktails, community, and pop-culture.
July 24, 2025
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Laura Figi