Live music in Travis County, TX

Set in the White Tiger Courtyard on Historic South Congress, this afternoon features an acoustic duo and trio delivering Top 40 pop, rock, and soul covers. It suits early clock-outs, travelers, and locals looking to start the weekend on a high note. Requests are welcome, spanning artists from Michael Jackson to Taylor Swift. Happy Hour is available, and the menu includes tasty Asian-style bites.

Resound Presents hosts a show at Mohawk featuring Plini alongside Night Verses and Portraits. The event is open to all ages. Tickets are available.

Charli XCX brings a high-octane pop performance to Zilker Park in Austin, pairing club-leaning production with a bold stage presence. The show highlights punchy hooks, sleek electronic textures, and a slate of fan favorites. Expect hits like “360,” “Von Dutch,” and “Boom Clap” delivered live in a vibrant, high-energy set.

Fuego Friday Latin Nights brings a lively mix of salsa and bachata to Blue Moon Dance Co. in Austin. Begin with level-focused salsa lessons taught by Irakli and Maria alongside Javier and Briana, then continue with beginner and intermediate bachata instruction. After the classes, the floor opens for social dancing to salsa and bachata with DJ Masha providing the music. The event is BYOB and offers free parking. Admission is $25 for all classes plus social or $15 for social only. Small table reservations are available for $25 for up to four people, and payment by credit card or cash is accepted at the door.

Hole in the Wall hosts live sets from @egeemusic, @thisislarsenwest, @samiserranomusic, and @abandcalled.ma. Admission is $10 at the door, with payment accepted in cash or via Venmo. Cold drinks will be available. Presented by @consensualshag, with poster art by @beefybeef.

Chris Smither appears with Chris Brokaw at The 04 Center in Austin. This live performance features both artists on the same bill.

A live tribute to Dr. Ralph Stanley comes to the Cactus Cafe in Austin, TX, featuring Nathan Stanley, a Dove Award winner, Grammy nominee, and the grandson of Dr. Ralph Stanley.

Wave to Earth brings the pieces tour to ACL Live in Austin, presented by ACL Live and Live Nation. This all-ages concert welcomes fans of every generation. Ticket purchases are limited to six per household, and orders that exceed this limit may be canceled without notice.

At The Little Longhorn Saloon, Jolie & The Jackalopes deliver a freewheeling blend where cosmic country meets an Old Austin groove, a high-spirited sound they call cosmic-billy. Led by vocalist Jolie Goodnight, daughter of legendary producer Joe Gracey and acclaimed singer songwriter Kimmie Rhodes, the band celebrates Texas cosmic cowboy traditions while keeping the spark of a rock and roll party. Goodnight grew up immersed in Rockabilly, Country, and Americana, from coloring on Willie Nelson’s tour bus to birthday calls from Waylon Jennings and side-stage moments with Rosie Flores, and that heritage fuels a band that honors the past and charges toward the future.

Fans of Sasha Keable are gathering at the ACL Festival at Zilker Park in Austin. This meetup offers a way to connect with others who enjoy her music.

CTBA Sunday Bluegrass Jam gathers pickers at Bach Craft Beer & Kolaches. This is a bluegrass get-together on Sunday afternoons, continuing a tradition that began in 1978.

A live show presented by Resound Presents at 29th St. Ballroom features YHWH Nailgun with Samba Jean - Baptiste. This event is open to attendees of all ages.

Part of the Running With Scissors Tour, this show at Stubb's Austin in Austin features Cavetown with Chloe Moriondo. Through a partnership with PLUS1, one dollar from every ticket benefits local organizations that support the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities.

Presented by ACL Live and AEG, Kylie Cantrall brings The Valley Girl Problems Tour to the ACL Live stage. This is an all ages event. A strict limit of four tickets per household applies, and any order that exceeds this limit may be canceled without notice.

Planet K-Pop brings a tribute concert packed with high energy performances, sharp choreography, and favorite K-Pop hits. It welcomes both longtime fans and newcomers, offering a vibrant celebration of the music and culture that has captured audiences around the world. Enjoy a lively atmosphere where everyone can sing and dance alongside fellow fans.

ACL Live teams up with Live Nation to bring the Soul to SØL World Tour 2026 featuring Sons of Legion to ACL Live. This event is open to all ages. There is a limit of four tickets per household, and any orders that exceed that limit may be canceled without notice. Ticket transfers are restricted until two weeks before the event.

Cabana Club Austin teams up with Planet Music Austin for a Latin dance night that begins with a beginner bachata class taught by professional instructors Cal and Lily. You can take part without bringing a partner, and partner rotation is available but completely optional if you prefer to stay with the same person. After the lesson, the dance floor opens for social dancing as DJ Guapea spins bachata and salsa, with cumbia and merengue in the mix. The cover is $10 for the night. A free parking lot is available for Cabana Club patrons, and you can scan a QR code in the lot to register your vehicle and get validation inside. Food trucks will be on site, and the bar will be serving drinks and coffee. This event takes place at Cabana Club Austin.

A live taping in a true listening-room setting spotlights the Glenn Rexach Quartet. The ensemble features Glenn Rexach on guitar, Ben Irom on piano, Billy Satterwhite on acoustic bass, and Mike Gordon on drums. A longtime presence in Austin’s music community, Rexach has been a first-call guitarist for decades. His group highlights intricate original compositions, has shared stages with Scott Henderson and Billy Cobham, and has appeared at the JazzAlive Jazz Festival, the Wobeon Jazz Fusion Festival, the Jazz on Main Festival, and venues across Texas. He also performs with the Jacqui Walker Band, Darrell Goldman, the Austin Jazz Workshop, and Jazz PR, and serves on the praise and worship team at Bethany Lutheran Church. His credits span collaborations with Eddie Harris, Eddie Palmieri, Buddy Emmons, the Creative Opportunity Jazz Orchestra, Malford Milligan, Brannen Temple’s Atomic Soul, Just Released, Helen Sung, Jr. Medlow and the Bad Boys, Eliza Gilkyson, Nestor Torres, Dr. James Polk, Tony Campise, Hank Hehmsoth, Simon Shaheen, La Tribu, Ta Mere, Orchestra Tropicana, Jazz P.R., the Samba Police, Strings Attached, Gary Clark Jr., Carolyn Wonderland, and more. His discography includes three releases under his own name, among them RoundTrip, now out of print, Living Joe to Joe, and the latest, PanaRican, a tribute to his Puerto Rican and Panamanian heritage, which earned praise from the Austin Chronicle for its tasteful, accessible approach to fusion. Monks Jazz now operates as a full service bar, so outside beverages are no longer permitted and a curated beverage menu is available. Because the performance will be recorded, a whisper policy will be in effect. Free parking is available nearby.

Buddy’s Place hosts a relaxed happy hour with live music from Dave Goodin and his musician friends. It features drink specials, a welcoming crowd, and a cheerful atmosphere that pairs well with the tunes.

Chinese Football formed in Wuhan and draws on the spirit of 1990s indie rock, shaping a sound that is both direct and carefully detailed, polished yet rough around the edges. Their songs dwell on passion, imagination, and the weight of setbacks, delivered with momentum and heart. Since a self-titled debut in 2015, the band has earned a reputation for charged, dynamic shows, becoming a mainstay at live houses and major festivals across China. Two game-themed mini-albums, Here comes a new challenger! (2017) and Continue? (2019), paved the way for the 2022 full-length Win & Lose, completing a trilogy. Their scope widened in 2023 with a 35-day, 22-show trek across Europe that included a slot at the UK’s ArcTanGent festival, reinforcing a drive to push beyond regional boundaries and meet audiences worldwide with full commitment. In 2024 they launched the Scenery world tour, playing 40 shows across China before returning to Southeast Asia and Taiwan, then undertaking a first North American tour where 10 of 12 dates sold out. They also recorded live sessions with Audiotree and KEXP. Known for high-energy, tightly paced performances, they bring a set shaped by years on the road and a catalog that traces ambition, resilience, and the thin line between winning and losing.

Bright Eyes shares the stage with Lullaby For The Working Class. Through a partnership with PLUS1, one dollar from every ticket supports the Poison Oak Project and its work to advance equity for LGBTQ+ people, with a particular focus on the trans community. Ticket access rolls out in phases, including an artist presale, a Live Nation presale, and a public on-sale.

Latinos Unidos celebrates the close of Hispanic Heritage Month with a party at Hotel Vegas. This gathering offers a festive sendoff to the month.

Antone's welcomes LØLØ as part of the God Forbid a Girl Goes on Tour. This concert is open to attendees of all ages.

ACL Live and Live Nation present Modest Mouse, featuring Caroline Rose, on the ACL Live stage. This concert welcomes attendees of all ages. Trust for Public Land is the charitable partner for this tour. Please note there is a limit of eight tickets per household, and orders that exceed the limit may be canceled without notice.

Discover your flow and feeling at a thoughtfully curated night at Rhythm House ATX, created for dancers who want to slow down, lean in, and place connection above patterns. The music follows a deliberate 80/10/10 blend... predominantly Sensual Bachata, with a touch of Zouk to keep movement traveling and fluid, and Salsa Romántica for warmth and nostalgia. The evening opens with a Flow workshop that highlights Zouk-inspired transitions and Sensual Bachata musicality, emphasizing connection instead of preset sequences. Afterward, the social features softer lighting, an intimate atmosphere, and a carefully selected, unhurried soundtrack. Expect a setting tuned for sensual dancers, encouraging deeper personal expression with a focused, elevated vibe. BYOB is allowed, with a request to keep things classy. Pricing is $19 for the workshop plus social, while entry to the social alone is free. IM Unlimited memberships and class passes are accepted. Leave the counts behind and move with feeling.