South by Southwest (SXSW) is a world-renowned conference and conglomeration of parallel cultural festivals. Since 1987, SXSW has grown exponentially and delivers the latest in cinema, art, music, and interactive media. SXSW has been instrumental in the early debut of platforms like Facebook and the original Twitter and has featured speakers ranging from former President Barack Obama to music legend Johnny Cash. SXSW is also famous for giving big breaks to performers like John Mayer and comedian Fred Armisen and debuting films like Baby Driver and Academy-Award Winner Hurt Locker. South by Southwest returns to Austin March 7 - 15, 2025, and promises to continue as one of the most important annual cultural celebrations in the U.S. and a bucket-list-level event for fans of the arts and interactive media. Visit SXSW online for ticket information.
Start your engines for a jam-packed, adrenaline-filled weekend. Nascar at Cota features the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series XPEL 225, the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250, and the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. General admission tickets for adults are $59 and $10 for kids under 12, with multi-day passes and other options available.
Dust off your wildest costume and sample a little taste of the Big Easy in Austin. Let the good times roll along Austin's awesome Mardi-Gras-themed bar hop. Collect lots of beads, drink traditional New Orleans cocktails, and party all day on March 21, 2025, when Sixth Street transforms into the legendary Bourbon Street. Tickets award you cover-free access to participating bars, discounted food and drink specials, a light-up souvenir cup, and more! Sorry kids, 21 and over only!
Huzzah! Robin Hood and Maid Marrion welcome you to Texas's spectacular Sherwood Forest Faire. Enjoy over 150 medieval-themed performances, sports, crafts, and food... especially those giant turkey legs. The annual Sherwood Forrest Faire is open weekends from March 1 through April 20. Single-day passes start at just $14.50, with season passes available.
Saddle up for one of Austin's most anticipated annual events, Rodeo Austin. More than just a rodeo, Rode Austin brings a festive gala, live music performances on the arena floor, an unforgettable Cowboy Breakfast, a livestock show, and the most exciting rodeo and riding competitions in all of Texas.
The Legendary Country Music superstar duo Brooks and Dunn are back for their spectacular Reboot Tour. After nearly 20 years apart, the music icons are back together and making new music. Don't miss classics like "My Maria" and "Honkytonk Truth."
Get out your green and celebrate St Patty's Day Austin-style at the city's annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations. First up, there's also a St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 up first on Saturday, the 15th. Then, the St. Patrick's Day Festival on the 17th will be filled with Irish culture, live music performances, traditonal dancers, authentic cuisine, local vendors, and more.
The one-of-a-kind Tyler, the Creator is among the most accomplished and influential rap and hip-hop artists of this or any generation. The celebrated rapper, singer, and record producer is back on the road with CHROMAKOPIA: The World Tour. Don't miss the man behind hit albums like, "Flower Boy" and "Igor."
There's no better place to learn, dance, and celebrate the art of the Tango than the Austin Spring Tango Festival at The Mansion. Join the Austin Tango Society for 3 days of workshops and milongas led by international Tango Maestros. Bring a partner or make new friends, but register early, the Austin Spring Tango Festival is popular.
If you love brunch and Bloody Marys, don't miss out on The Bloody Mary Festival coming to Austin. Tickets, when available, will include unlimited bloody marys crafted by the finest Austin bars and restaurants. There will also be a lot of food to choose from, as well as a place to get temporary tattoos, photo booths, and more. 21+ only.
The Texas Relays at the University of Texas is one of the world's largest international track and field events, featuring high school, university, and invitational division competitors. What a thrill it is to see tomorrow's Olympians today.
