The 15 Best Music Venues in Austin

Damian Bayona: Live music, tacos and margaritas. Come here to escape the heat or just enjoy the tunes

Joshua Warner: Grab a Margarita and listen to some live music under the oak trees!! Awesome spot!!

Enrique Patino-Daly: I was in from New York on business and was so happy I wandered across the bridge to this spot. Best tacos ever and the michelada was awesome

Jonathon Taylor: We’ve always been happy when we go see performances here. Excellent quality, and the seats aren’t that uncomfortable either for a music venue

Docwynn: Strike a pose. 4 decades Madonna

Matt Mackowiak: Bryan Adams

Misha 🍶: Some of the best tacos and salsa in town. Shroom and Shrimp all day long.

Tiffany R.: Great venue! Even a VIP area

Matthew K: Cool backyard with live music. Great intimate indoor space for a sweaty beer covered live music experience as well.

Do512: Love the location, love the patio, love it all. Especially excited for the lineup here during SXSW - check it! do512.com

Dan Mateer: The name of this place is terribly misleading in 2 ways.

Victor Barbosa: Great venue with great stage , merch place and sound! 💯

Chad P.: Excellent venue for live bands

Rose: Great venue! Love it so much!!

Kyle Elrod: The acoustics and vibe in this place are absolutely perfect for a small concert.

Rolling Stone: Operated by the University of Texas, this taste-making venue opened in 1979 and has featured performances by Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Townes Van Zandt, and Lucinda Williams.

Austin American-Statesman: Found inside the Texas Union Building, the Cactus Cafe is a true music-listeners venue. See the next big singer-songwriter in this intimate venue.

Megan Sherer: Great venue for concerts, but beware that it is open air!

Lily Moore: I love this place! I was here for F1 and opening night with Kenny Chesney now Jimmy Buffet top service, sound and accessibility to parking. I highly recommend it. Park in lot B or C for easy parking

Lexie Padilla: We were in section 102 and the restrooms for that area were clean, close, and plentiful. When there was a wait, it wasn't long. Venue is beautiful and I love the pedicab service to the parking area!

Dylan Cavaliere: Great, well lit, clean rooms

Ryan Galbraith: Letting up despite great faults!

Roger Willis: Great venue with vintage arcade games.

Alex Inman: Dope venue for events with 3 cool stages. Feels great having a beer and enjoying great music. Read more.

Kevin V.: Great space and sound system to catch a band on...but at $6 for draft beer, it's more expensive than other places nearby for a drink. But shows are often free! Works out...

Lawnee: Come early because parking fills up fast. Be ready for parking fee of $10 to get in and have fun at the carnival and rodeo.

Bryan: Come early, the best value is the half day wrist band from 11-4.

Anna Urteaga: print out your tickets at home before going. it'll save tons of time.

Evan Davis: The eclectic atmosphere is tough to beat. It’s a nice little reminder that some old remnants that made the old Austin great still exist. Friendly staff and good drinks.

AT&T: AT&T and Austin Fusebox Festival artist Aron Taylor are teaming up to create social masterpieces -- and one-of-a-kind fan experiences -- for four nights beginning April 17 at Spiderhouse Ballroom. Read more.

Social News Network: Every Tuesday evening they host an awesome Slam Poetry Competition!

Dizzy Queen: roooock n roolll!!!!!

Do512: For a chance to win invites to our private tapings at the lounge visit do512.com

Jeff Fryer: Free booze and rock FTW.

Lacy McCann: Free live music! What Austin's all about!

A.D.: Free! For Longhorn game at 11am!!

Jennifer Boudreaux: The view from the back might be better than up close.

Steve Basile: Luna live!