Austin Events

Current Event Listings

For current film, arts, community, and music listings, browsing the Austin Chronicle's event calendar is recommended.

Click here to view our Austin Events Calendar

Annual Events

Zilker Park Kite Festival
March 4, 2012
The nation's oldest, continuous kite festival.
www.zilkerkitefestival.com

South by Southwest (SXSW)
March 9-18, 2012
An interactive, film and music festival that is not to be missed.
www.sxsw.com

Texas Relays
March 28-31, 2012

The O.Henry Pun-Off
May 20, 2012
Match wits at this fierce competition or just sit back and laugh.
O. Henry Museum website

Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally
June 7-10, 2012
www.rotbikeweekrally.com

Austin City Limits Music Festival
October 12-14, 2012
www.aclfestival.com

Texas Book Festival
October 27-28, 2012
Austin's premier literary event.
www.texasbookfestival.org

Dia de los Muertos Celebrations
An annual parade and party in downtown.
www.mexic-artemuseum.org