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The Next Era: A Celebratory Night of Art & Giving

The Next Era: A Celebratory Night of Art & Giving

November 9 at 6pm

Zach Theater · Zilker • Pay-What-You-Wish ($20-$250)

Nine years of contemporary dance find a celebratory stage as Early Era Collective marks its anniversary with pop-up performances, artist remarks, and cocktails in the Topfer Grand Lobby at Zach Theater.

Wild She Dances presents In Spite of All the Roses

Wild She Dances presents In Spite of All the Roses

November 12 at 8pm +20

Klerje Coffee · East Cesar Chavez • $75-$150 (includes hors d’oeuvres and at least one drink).

Seven women navigate post-war conformity in a 1950s parlour set, where audiences of no more than twenty follow characters through hidden corners at Klerje Coffee.

Equality Texas presents 8th Annual Gala: Deep Roots

Equality Texas presents 8th Annual Gala: Deep Roots

November 21 at 6pm (Next weekend)

JW Marriott Austin · Downtown Austin

Iconic drag artist and choreographer Alyssa Edwards takes the stage as performer and speaker for the eighth annual Equality Texas gala, supporting advocacy and resources for LGBTQIA+ Texans.

Dancing with the Stars Austin

Dancing with the Stars Austin

December 5 at 7:32pm

McCullough Theatre · University of Texas at Austin

Austin's own Dancing with the Stars turns 20 with local celebrities battling for the Mirror Ball Trophy. Expect dazzling routines, big-hearted fundraising, and auction packages worth fighting over.

Flamenco India Concerts

Flamenco India Concerts

December 6 at 7pm

State Theatre · Downtown Austin • $57

Fiery Spanish guitar meets Indian rhythm as Flamenco India fuses two traditions into one passionate night of music and dance at Austin's historic State Theatre.

Director’s Choice / Rhythm of the Heart

Director’s Choice / Rhythm of the Heart

Feb. 12 & Feb. 13 at 7:30pm

The Long Center for the Performing Arts · Bouldin Creek

Two contemporary ballet works pulse with rhythm and connection. Justin Peck's Partita meets Caroline Shaw's Pulitzer-winning vocals, while Stephen Mills' CARBON53 moves from Steve Reich's claps to Philip Glass's cello.

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Sat, Nov 14 · 5:30 PM

DIVADANCE 2026 FALL RECITAL

Rollins Theatre · Bouldin Creek

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

The Nutcracker

701 W Riverside Dr · Bouldin Creek

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

Ballet Austin Presents: 'The Nutcracker'

The Long Center for the Performing Arts · Bouldin Creek

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

The Nutcracker

Bass Concert Hall · University of Texas at Austin

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

Ballet Austin: The Nutcracker

The Long Center for the Performing Arts · Bouldin Creek

$140

Mon, Dec 7 · 7:30 PM

A Magical Cirque Christmas (Touring)

Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater · Downtown Austin

Fri, Feb 26 · 7:30 PM

Shen Yun

The Long Center for the Performing Arts · Bouldin Creek

Fri, Feb 26 · 7:30 PM

Shen Yun Performing Arts

701 W Riverside Dr · Bouldin Creek

Fri, Mar 12 · 7:30 PM

Dancing with the Stars: Live! - 2027 Tour

Moody Center ATX · University of Texas at Austin

$84

Fri, Mar 19 · 7:30 PM

Roses for the Last Dance

Long Center · Bouldin Creek

Tue, Mar 23 · 7:30 PM

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

Long Center · Bouldin Creek

Wed, Mar 24 · 7:30 PM

Limon Dance Company

Bass Concert Hall · University of Texas at Austin

Sat, Apr 3 · 7:00 PM

International Ballet Stars: Swan Lake

Bass Concert Hall · University of Texas at Austin

$68

Sat, Apr 3 · 7:00 PM

Swan Lake

Bass Concert Hall · University of Texas at Austin

Sun, Apr 4 · 7:00 PM

Cirque Kalabanté

Austin Opera · McKinney

Sun, Apr 4 · 7:00 PM

Cirque Kalabanté

Bass Concert Hall · University of Texas at Austin

Fri, Apr 23 · 7:00 PM

Skeleton Canoe

Oscar G. Brockett Theatre · University of Texas at Austin

Thu, Apr 29 · 7:30 PM

Rosas Dance Company

McCullough Theatre · University of Texas at Austin

Thu, Apr 29 · 7:30 PM

Rosas Dance Company - Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione

Austin Opera · McKinney

Fri, May 7 · 7:30 PM

Ballet Austin Presents ‘Giselle’ at the Long Center

Long Center · Bouldin Creek

Fri, May 7 · 7:30 PM

Ballet Austin presents “Giselle”

Long Center · Bouldin Creek

Fri, May 7 · 7:30 PM

Ballet Austin Presents 'Giselle'

The Long Center · Bouldin Creek

From $181

Fri, May 7 · 7:30 PM

Giselle

The Long Center for the Performing Arts · Bouldin Creek

Sat, May 8 · 7:30 PM

Ballet Austin: Giselle

Long Center for the Performing Arts - TX · Bouldin Creek

$181

Monster Theory: Pole, Burlesque, Drag

Sterling Stage Austin · St. Johns

$15 – $100

30th Austin Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Pioneer Farms · Samsung-Pioneer Crossing

$12 for Kids / $25 for Adults

11th Annual Passport to the World International Family-Friendly Festival

Austin Central Library · Downtown Austin

Free

Zach Theater presents A Charlie Brown Christmas

Zach Theater · Zilker

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