Explore UT 2024

Explore UT

March, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

South X Southwest Interactive Festival 2024

South X Southwest Interactive Festival

March, 2024

Austin, TX, Austin, Texas

Urban Music Festival 2024

Urban Music Festival

March, 2024

Town Lake Auditorium Shores, 908 West River-side Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, Austin, Texas

South By Southwest 2024

South By Southwest

March, 2024

Austin, Texas

Zilker Park Kite Festival 2024

Zilker Park Kite Festival

March, 2024

Zilker Park In Central Austin, Austin, Texas

Austin Book Fest 2024

Austin Book Fest

March, 2024

Hyatt Regency Austin on Town Lake 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas

Marketplace AustinMarch 2024

Marketplace AustinMarch

March, 2024

Marketplace Austin - Austin, TX 78701, Austin, Texas

Invasion of the Gogirls During SXSW Weekend 2024

Invasion of the Gogirls During SXSW Weekend

March, 2024

Austin Java - Austin, TX 78703, Austin, Texas

Renegade Craft FairAustin 2024

Renegade Craft FairAustin

March, 2024

Palmer Events Center - Austin, TX 78701, Austin, Texas

Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's Show and Sale 2024

Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's Show and Sale

March, 2024

Zilker Botanical Gardens Center - Austin, TX 78746, Austin, Texas

Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 2024

Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo

March, 2024

Travis County Expo Center , Austin, Texas

Zilker Garden Festival 2024

Zilker Garden Festival

March, 2024

Zilker Botanical Gardens, 2220 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX, Austin, Texas

Austin Spring Home & Garden Show 2024

Austin Spring Home & Garden Show

March, 2024

Palmer Events Center , Austin, Texas

Redgorilla Music Fest 2024

Redgorilla Music Fest

March, 2024

Multiple Locations along 6th Street, 6th St & San Jacinto Blvd Austin, TX, Austin, Texas

SXSW Music 2024

SXSW Music

March, 2024

Various Venues, Austin, Texas

Quantum Collective Southwest Invasion 2024

Quantum Collective Southwest Invasion

March, 2024

Whole Foods Market Downtown, 525 N Lamar Blvd Austin, Austin, Texas

ABC Zilker Park Kite Festival 2024

ABC Zilker Park Kite Festival

March, 2024

Zilker Park , Austin, Texas

Artists & Artisans Festival 2024

Artists & Artisans Festival

March, 2024

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX, Austin, Texas

Austin Edible Book Festival 2024

Austin Edible Book Festival

March, 2024

Half Price Books, 5555 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX, Austin, Texas

Austin MusicTech Fest 2024

Austin MusicTech Fest

March, 2024

Swan Dive, 615 Red River St Austin, TX, Austin, Texas

Austin Urban Music Festival 2024

Austin Urban Music Festival

March, 2024

Town Lake Auditorium Shores, 908 W Riverside Dr Austin, TX, Austin, Texas

Austin Kite Festival 2024

Austin Kite Festival

March, 2024

Austin, Texas

Texas Independence Day Parade & 5K 2024

Texas Independence Day Parade & 5K

March, 2024

Texas State Capitol, Congress Avenue & Other Locations, 1100 Congress Ave Austin, TX, Austin, Texas

Water Lantern Festival Austin 2024

Water Lantern Festival Austin

March, 2024

Mueller Lake Park, Austin, Texas

Congo Square ATX 2020 2024

Congo Square ATX 2020

March, 2024

Catherine Lamkin Arboretum, Austin, Texas

About Festivals, Craft Shows and Fairs in Austin

Austin is the home of the State Capitol, and has a firm handle on laid-back charm. It has a chilled-out vibe with a big city look and its music scene continues to thrive and grow. Visitors come here for an abundance of reasons, including an exciting and interesting array of events and festivals throughout the year.

SXSW (or South by Southwest) is probably Texas’ most famous festival, and offers a huge and broad selection of music, films and interaction, from huge names to independent and upcoming acts. There are now around 2,000 musical acts each year, which makes it one of the biggest musical events on the planet. Previous artists have included big names such as Foo Fighters, Lady Gaga and Kanye West. Film offerings include a load of screenings and premieres, and films such as 21 Jump Street, The Cabin in the Woods and Bridesmaids have been seen for the very first time here. Guest speakers have included people such as Lena Dunham, Ryan Gosling and Danny Boyle. It’s impossible to summarise the grandeur and breadth of the festival, but it’s huge, exciting and inspiring, and it’s waiting for you to join in!

BatFest is another big festival, though much more unusual than many other events in the city. Each year, around two million live bats emerge from under a bridge, and the event is celebrated and honoured by live music, arts, crafts, food, drink and bat-related activities. These include a bat-themed costume contest, bat-themed games and competitions and plenty more. It’s a feat of nature and a fest of entertainment, and you won’t find many more unusual attractions

Austin Food and Wine Festival is a haven for foodies and wine fans, with artisanal offerings of tummy-busting snacks, meals, wines and beers. Each year, there are hundreds of food purveyors, dozens of tasting sessions, cooking demonstrations, interactive events, grill-offs, samples and more. There is also live music and entertainment to accompany the tasty treats.

Austin celebrates the many arty and crafty people of the city, with Pecan Street Festivals and Renegade Craft Fair, both of which exhibit and sell the artistic creations of a whole host of sculptors, painters, artists, makers and creators.

Throughout the city, there are also chances to indulge in sports events, Christmas festivities, and other festivals offering way more food, drink, music and art. Come to Texas and find one you love!