Sat 5 Dec · 17:00
Congress Avenue· Downtown · Austin
Downtown Austin’s annual holiday kickoff festival featuring artisan shopping pop-ups, live musical performances, holiday food and drinks, and the lighting of the 45-foot Capitol Christmas tree.
Kick off the holiday season with festive strolls, live music, and the Capitol tree lighting.
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Fri 6 Nov – Sun 15 Nov · 16:00 · Markets & Fairs
Wurstfest Grounds · Greater Austin / New Braunfels
A traditional 10-day Bavarian heritage festival packed with German sausage, craft beer, carnival rides, games, and live accordion and polka performances.
Line-up: Alex Meixner Band, Die Bayrischen Hiatamadln, Cloverleaf Orchestra, Klaberheads
Fri 13 Nov – Thu 24 Dec · 10:00 · Markets & Fairs
Blue Genie Art Bazaar · Central North Austin
Browse thousands of original handcrafted works, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and prints under one roof in this staple Austin holiday shopping market.
Global pop and hip-hop sensation Doja Cat brings her world arena tour to the Moody Center.
Line-up: Doja Cat
Thu 5 Nov · 18:30 · Nightlife & Clubs
The Continental Club · South Congress
Guitar ace Casper Rawls continues his Thursday evening honky-tonk happy hour tradition on South Congress.
Line-up: Casper Rawls, Special Guests
Thu 5 Nov · 20:00 · Music & Concerts
Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater · Red River Cultural District
Alt-rock noise legends Dinosaur Jr. showcase heavy fuzz riffs and classic tracks outdoors on Waller Creek with support from Stef Chura.
Line-up: Dinosaur Jr., Stef Chura