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Simple Plan

Simple Plan: Bigger Than You Think! Tour - The Sequel! with special guests 3OH!3 and Bowling For Soup are headed to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on August 7, 2026!

Austin · Waterloo Greenway EventsWaterloo Greenway Events
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Like A Virgin

First time on stage, but they already know how to tease. Our newest pole and aerial performers are stepping into the spotlight with sultry spins, daring drops, and just enough innocence to make it deliciously dangerous.

Austin · Downtown AustinRollins Studio Theatre
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Time Warp

Step into the past, experience the present, and imagine the future. Time Warp is an evening of aerial arts, pole dance, and movement performance that explores the people, moments, and ideas that shape our perception of time.

Austin · Downtown AustinRollins Studio Theatre
Culture
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Movies in the Park: Pride Edition

Celebrate the start of Austin Pride Week with community, music, and film at Waterloo Greenway!

Austin · Waterloo Greenway EventsWaterloo Greenway Events
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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RAAS LEELA - AN EAST SIDE LOVE STORY

Raas Leela - An East Side Love Story is a Bollywood musical inspired by the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers. When Ram and Leela meet, their connection is instant, electric, and forbidden.

Austin · Downtown AustinThe Long Center
ArtsCouplesLive
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RAAS LEELA - AN EAST SIDE LOVE STORY

Raas Leela - An East Side Love Story is a Bollywood musical inspired by the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers. When Ram and Leela meet, their connection is instant, electric, and forbidden.

Austin · Downtown AustinThe Long Center
ArtsCouplesLive
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#OITAATX JAPAN SUMMER FESTIVAL

Join us for the annual Oita Japan Summer Festival, a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture and the sister city relationship between Austin and Oita, Japan.

Austin · Downtown AustinThe Long Center
FestivalFamilyLive
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Austin City Limits Music Festival (Weekend One)

A local festival at 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, United States. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

Austin · 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, United States2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, United States
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Hot Luck Festival

Fire-cooking and live-music festival from chef Aaron Franklin and friends in Austin.

AustinMultiple venues
FoodFoodiesFestival
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Austin Food Fest

Food and drink at Republic Square in Austin. The organizer has the latest serving hours and admission details.

Austin · Republic SquareRepublic Square
Food
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Viva La Vida Festival and Parade

Mexic-Arte Museum's 43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade, part of Dia de los Muertos Celebrando Juntos, is Austin's largest.

Austin · Republic Square ParkRepublic Square Park
FestivalFamilyIndoor
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Ballet Folklórico de Austin

Celebrating Día de Muertos with a colorful spirit of love, the Ballet Folklórico de Austin pays tribute to our ancestors.

Austin · Downtown AustinThe Long Center
Arts
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Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Tour

Experience the Magic of the Season with Leslie Odom, Jr. Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. returns for his 2026 Christmas Tour, following last year's completely sold-out run.

Austin · Downtown AustinDell Hall
CultureSeasonal
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A night of the unexpected...

Eat, drink, and be merry before sitting front row for the best fireworks display in town. Join us as we redefine the way Austin celebrates New Year's Eve and experience the Long Center in a whole new way.

Austin · Downtown AustinThe Long Center Events: New Year's Eve Social Club
FestivalFamilySeasonal
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New here? Start with Austin

If you are new to Austin, TX, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

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