More SXSW happenings and live music are all the reasons you need to get out and explore the city. Get your Broadway fix when you catch Wicked at Bass Concert Hall, or enjoy a concert or several in the Texas Hill Country. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, March 14
SXSW Film & TV Festival
The Film & TV Festival component of SXSW continues its star-studded line-up of screenings, panels, and events. Featured film screenings include Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney, Monkey Man starring Dev Patel, and Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Venues include Paramount Theatre, Violet Crown Cinema, ZACH Theatre, and more. Go to the SXSW website for more information.
SXSW Music Festival
The city’s premiere music festival converges in the heart of downtown and throughout the city is back this weekend. The packed line-up will feature dozens of performers at more than 100 venues around Austin. For more ideas on how to participate, check out our SXSW editorial series.
Luck Presents 2024 Luck Reunion
Willie Nelson’s long-running Luck Reunion returns for its 14th year of live music in the backyard of the “Red Headed Stranger” himself. Reunion guests can expect more than 40 musical acts, local artisan shopping, and food from some of America’s most acclaimed chefs. This year’s performers include Willie Nelson & Family, Toadies, Lukas Nelson, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more.
Broadway in Austin: Wicked
The musical sensation known by generations of fairy tale fans comes to the stage at Bass Concert Hall. Visitors will enjoy a production of the Broadway hit, Wicked, complete with the show’s iconic setlist and fan favorite main character and anti-hero, Elphaba. Shows are scheduled through March 31. Opening weekend tickets are still available.
Friday, March 15
Hill Country Galleria presents Live on the Lawn Concert Series
The Hill Country Galleria continues its weekly outdoor concert series. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, dogs, and blankets for a more comfortable listening experience. Galleria restaurants like Café Blue and Amy’s Ice Creams will be open for guests to enjoy during the event. This week’s featured musical guest is Havins. Admission is free and open to the public. The series continues through March 29.
San Antonio Spurs present I-35 Series
The San Antonio Spurs travel from the Alamo City to the Moody Center paint as part of their I-35 competition series. The Spurs will play the Denver Nuggets and the Brooklyn Nets on March 15 and March 17, respectively. Pre-game fun at Spurs Fan Fest includes giveaways, refreshments, plus live music at the Dell Technologies Plaza and Hulu Live Stage outside of Moody Center. Go to Ticketmaster for more details.
The hit Broadway musical Wicked is happening now at Bass Concert Hall.
Saturday, March 16
SPIN Magazine presents Sunny Day Real Estate in concert
Emo band Sunny Day Real Estate comes to Stubb's Bar-B-Q stage for a live show. Since forming in 1992, the Seattle-based group is known for songs such as “Seven” and “Every Shining Time You Arrive.” They come to Austin in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Diary. Get more information on Ticketmaster.
