Live music is making some serious noise at various venues across the city and this roundup is proof. Catch concerts from America, Sexyy Red, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and more. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Make sure you check days that have already passed, since some of these events happen over multiple days. Each is listed under the first day's heading.
Thursday, August 29
Sexyy Red performs live at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on September 1.
Germania Insurance Amphitheater presents Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads in concert
Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads bring their co-headlining tour to the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Both bands will perform tracks from their catalogs, including Slightly Stoopid’s most recent album, Everyday Life, Everyday People, and Dirty Heads’ most recent album, Midnight Control. Common Kings and The Elovaters will join the show as special guest performers. Visit Ticketmaster for more information.
Unchained.Art Contemporary Art presents Raeanne Schachter: Dames: Amplified opening reception
Canadian artist Raeanne Schachter unveils her first solo show in the United States at Unchained.Art. Schachter uses techniques including sculpture and painting to explore the concept and representation of women, and to encourage dialogue on gender and freedom. Event admission is free and open to the public. Following the reception, the exhibit will be on display through October 26.
Friday, August 30
Germania Insurance Amphitheater presents Thirty Seconds to Mars in concert
Los Angeles rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars performs live at Germania Insurance Amphitheater. The group, including brothers Jared Leto and Shannon Leto, comes to Austin to support their new album, It's the End of the World but It's a Beautiful Day. Get more concert information on Ticketmaster.
Cap City Comedy Club presents Zack Fox
Comedian, DJ, and, actor Zack Fox brings his stand-up talent to the Capitol City Comedy Club for a block of shows. Offstage, Fox has collaborated with musical artists including Thundercat, Kenny Beats, and Flying Lotus. He’s best known for his role as Tariq in the Emmy Award-winning comedy ABC show, Abbott Elementary. Performances are scheduled through September 1.
The Front Festival
This four day festival, from Thursday to Sunday, covers music, indie film, and multiple pool parties to bring together Austin's creative crowd. It's held by Future Front, a creative and professional development organization led by women and LGBTQ+ creators. Although Future Front hosts programming year-round, this is their biggest event, and the most festive, too. Some of the performers of note include Promqueen and P1nkstar. Passes and single-day tickets are available now.
Saturday, August 31
Harry Ransom Center presents Visualizing the Environment: Ansel Adams and His Legacy
Some of the most iconic works from renowned photographer Ansel Adams are displayed at the Harry Ransom Center. Visitors can discover Ansel’s interpretation of environmental change and environmental destruction over time through his lens and his highly personal perspective. Visualizing the Environment will be on display through February 2, 2025. Exhibit admission is free and open to the public.
ACL Live and Outback presents America in concert
Grammy Award-winning rock band America brings their music to the Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live) as part of their 54th anniversary Ride On Tour 2024. Fans can expect the British-American group to perform various hits from their vast catalog, including the 1972 chart-topping song “A Horse With No Name.” Tickets are available now.
Sunday, September 1
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park presents Sexyy Red in concert
Rapper Sexxy Red takes the stage at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The St. Louis artist is a rising star in the music industry, with chart-topping hits including “SkeeYee” and “Get It Sexxy” in her discography. She comes to the Austin area to support her new mixtape, In Sexyy We Trust. Get more details on Ticketmaster.
Rebecca Black graced the Tito's stage on a Friday, but this pop diva has shown us that she's more than just her 15-year-old viral song about that day of the week. Kenn Box
Day One and Zilker Park's grounds were moist, but still green. Come nightfall the grass had turned into a mud pit. Festival-goers who didn't wear the proper footwear were likely throwing their shoes away at the end of the weekend.Kenn Box
Grocery Bag closed out the BMI stage on Friday. Rain or shine, it's clear the people of ACL were still down to party with the local band. Kenn Box
Those who came prepared on Day One of the festival were not bothered by rain or mud. Kenn Box
Turnstile's electrifying set had festival goers of all ages moshing in the muddy grounds. Kenn Box
One of the best things about a Turnstile show are their fan testimonals. The only thing better than seeing a fellow fan's face on screen is seeing your own.Kenn Box
Leon Thomas's stage presence is undeniable. Playing the closing set on the Miller Lite Stage on Friday, the artist brought the energy and the party. Kenn Box
By Day Two, there was no doubt you'd encounter some mud. ACL's most popular pic stop managed to stay intact despite being surrounded by it.Kenn Box
Hopping on a friend's back for a selfie at the flags is a must. Removing your muddy boots is a kind courtesy.Kenn Box
Emma Ogier is a Texas artist who everyone should be watching out for. Even though her debut album, Fly 1111, is not out until November, she's already got the hearts of the people. Kenn Box
"Stranger Things" actor Finn Wolfhard brought his solo show to the ACL Amex Stage on Saturday. Kenn Box
Ground crews worked diligently though the night and into the morning to ensure that the festival carried on.Kenn Box
Suki Waterhouse took everyone away from the mud and into "Loveland". Kenn Box
Austin City Limits executive producer Terry Lickona introduced Lola Young at the American Express stage on Saturday.Kenn Box
The "Messy" singer is anything but messy on the stage. From her vulnerable songs to her powerful vocals, Lola Young manages to win over everyone in the crowd. Kenn Box
Snow Strippers, an electronic duo from Detroit, Michigan, brought the party and showed the ACL Fest crowd that the indie sleaze revival is here to stay. Kenn Box
The barricade at the Snow Strippers set was the place to be on Saturday night.Kenn Box
By Day 3 some people had given up on worrying about the mud and opted to just live in the moment. Kenn Box
Jess Williamson's dreamy vocals were the perfect soundtrack to the light rain for the crowd at the Miller Lite stage on Sunday afternoon.Kenn Box
Artificial turf and tarp were saving graces to those looking for a place to rest their legs. Kenn Box
For some, the best part of going to a festival is being able to find the open patch of ground and dance to live music playing off in the distance. Kenn Box
One of the many breakout "Hyperpop" stars this year, Underscores, played to a crowd of devoted fans who were ready to dance and sing to every song. Kenn Box
Nothing beats singing your heart out to your favorite Underscores song with your friends as the rain finally begins to let up. Kenn Box
Cannons returned to ACL Fest two years after their last appearance, having seen significant growth in their fan base in the short time.Kenn Box
The New York City band Geese managed to playfully troll the Texas crowd by showing clips of this past NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs before hopping on stage to play. Kenn Box
When you've been festing all weekend, not even a broken foot can stop you from having the time of your life. Kenn Box
Piles of mud could be seen all across the grounds. What first could've been a bit of an eyesore quickly turned into something fun to pass the time, Kenn Box
Audrey Hobert's honest and relatable lyrics plus her adorkable stage presence are enough to win over someone unfamiliar with her music.Kenn Box
Blood Orange played all his classics and then some to a crowd of die-hard fans, closing out the Beatbox stage on Sunday night. Kenn Box
Tumblr darlings The XX wrapped up weekend one of ACL headlining the T-Mobile stage opposite Twenty One Pilots. No matter how bad the grounds had gotten over the weekend, fans crowded around closely.Kenn Box