Broken Spoke
‘Last of the True Texas Dancehalls’ and the oldest continuously operating music venue in Austin. James White opened the Spoke in 1964 a mile south of the city limits under…
Cactus Cafe
Opened 1979 inside the Texas Union. Country’s premier listening room for folk and Americana — Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Lucinda Williams, the Dixie Chicks, Nanci Griffith,…
Cheer Up Charlies
Austin’s flagship queer venue and a Red River Cultural District anchor. Opened 2010 by Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover; relocated to historic 900 Red River building (continuous LGBTQ+ space since…
The Continental Club
South Congress’s most legendary room and arguably the most internationally famous small club in Austin. Opened 1957 as a private supper club; transformed through burlesque, dive-bar, and punk eras into…
Emo’s Austin
Current incarnation of Austin’s most legendary punk-and-indie name. Original Red River location (1992-2011) moved to larger East Riverside space late 2011. Live Nation 1,700-cap club booking indie/rock/hip-hop tier above Mohawk…
Empire Control Room & Garage
Three-stage complex at 7th and Red River — Garage (1,050 former auto bay), Control Room (350 indoor), Patio (200 creekside). Opened 2013 in a converted auto shop, fills the room-size…
Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Austin’s primary outdoor amphitheater, inside the Circuit of The Americas complex southeast of town. Formerly Austin360 Amphitheater (Germania naming rights 2019). Hosts Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic and…
Hole in the Wall
The Drag’s last great dive — across Guadalupe from UT campus and PBS/KLRU studios. Opened June 15, 1974 in a former dry cleaner. Some 10,000 musicians have played it, including…
Hotel Vegas
Anchor of East 6th Street’s arts-and-music corridor. Opened 2011; SXSW-favorite garage/psych/indie destination. Two stages (indoor + outdoor patio), three bars, programming sensibility that lands the buzziest international garage and psych…