Concert Venues

Touted as the Live Music Capital of the World,” the city of Austin, Texas, has a rhythm of its own. With more live music Clubs per capita than any other music center in the world, Austin, TX dominates over other places known for music such as Nashville, Los Angeles or Las Vegas. The city of Austin, Texas provides a few programs to support artists and to  encourage  their music in a variety of genre s, from country to blues.

Whether you’re just arriving in Austin, Texas for the 1st time or you’re a Local coming home, you’ll be greeted at the airport with live music at three different airport Venues. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is just the 1st reminder that you’ve entered the “Live Music Capital” of Austin, TX.

The Plaza at the Austin City Hall puts on a music showcase with disparate scopes that highlight disparate artists and their music. Free performances are given betwixt April and October at The Plaza, making the music series “Live From The Plaza” one of the more popular music Venues around. The Parks and Recreation Department also highlights musical gigs, with summer performances in numerous locations, such as the Zilker Hillside Theater.

a lot of private companies have emerged as a result of the hot music scene in Austin, TX. The city’s famous Sixth Street is the heart of the live music scene, with more than 50 nightclubs, restaurants, bistros and dance venues showcasing the latest performers in a variety of music styles. West of the business district lies what is known as Austin’s Warehouse District, fast emerging as another neighborhood devoted to live music. With edgier restaurants and venues renovated from old warehouses, the Warehouse District features trendy bars, restaurants and amazing performance hall s.

There are a few theaters in Austin, Texas that spotlight more live music, such as Esther’s Follies. Located on Sixth Street, Esther’s Follies has featured live acts of magic, comedy, music and sketch comedy for more than two decades. The Frank Erwin Center hosts a lot of shows and other musical parties from its Red River Street location. The Zachary Scott Theater is another place to find pleasure in a wide  variety of live entertainment, from seasonal plays to old-fashioned music performance s. Austin, Texas has a lot of other theaters located throughout the city that are just waiting to be located by eager residents.

Of course, the “Live Music Capital of the World” would not be complete with out music festivals, and Austin, Texas (TX) hosts several noteworthy ones. Try out the Austin City Limits Music Festival, a 3-day celebration of Austin’s music. The Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Festival highlights globally talents in each category. The Urban Music Festival and the Old session tler’s Music Festival are two more popular parties just right for the whole family.”