Live Music in Austin worth going out for.

The city everyone moved here for is still around, but you have to know which streets it retreated to.

I keep track of live music in Austin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Jazz Jam hosted by: Freddie Mendoza

Jazz Jam hosted by: Freddie Mendoza One-time only

Mon, Sep 21 · 9:00 PM

Downtown Austin • $$

Underground jazz den

Silly Goose concert

Silly Goose concert One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 7:00 PM

East Riverside - Oltorf

Up-close rock show

Porch Light

Porch Light One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 8:00 PM

East Cesar Chavez

Intimate live music night

Gable Price Concert

Gable Price Concert One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 8:00 PM

East Cesar Chavez

Intimate live music spot

Comedy Mothership

Comedy Mothership

Downtown Austin

UFO-themed comedy den

Saxon Pub

Saxon Pub

Zilker

Old-school live music den

CHESS CLUB

CHESS CLUB

Downtown Austin • $

Live music & cocktails

Gnar Bar

Gnar Bar

Downtown Austin • $

Rowdy sports hangout

The 13th floor

The 13th floor

Downtown Austin • $$

Live music & strong drinks

The Rustic Tap

The Rustic Tap Hot right now

Downtown Austin • $

Backyard bar with live music

Not everyone knows about these

Sam's Town Point

Sam's Town Point Great Terrace

South Brodie • $

Neon-lit dive bar

04 Center

04 Center

South Lamar

Church sanctuary concerts

The Rainey House

The Rainey House

Downtown Austin • $$

Backyard drinks & DJs

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Frequently asked questions

How are these live music in Austin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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