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Austin and music are synonyms here. There are plenty of places to find amazing live music in the area. There are literally hundreds of Austin music venues to choose from and everyone has their top spot. If you’re looking to attend a show this weekend, we’ve rounded up a list of the most popular concert venues in Austin, TX.
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Stubb’s is one of the go-to music venues for catching national and even international concerts in Austin. But don’t worry! The locals play here frequently too. Beyond awesome music, Stubb’s has some fantastic BBQs to enjoy before, during, and maybe even after the show.
Antone’s Nightclub
305 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
It feels like Antone’s has been around forever. It started as a blues club, quickly becoming one of the very best in the country. To this day it’s one of the biggest clubs for blues and you’ll be able to catch shows by some of the biggest names across the U.S.
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Austin City Limits – Austin’s biggest live music festival – doesn’t stop at 2 weekends of outdoor excitement at Zilker. At the Moody Theater, you’ll find over 100 concerts a year from an endless variety of artists. Overall, an experience one has to have in their lifetime!
The Continental Club
1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
The Continental Club is one of the oldest bars in Austin to catch live music. It underwent several transformations but returned to its roots of rock, country, and blues. Nowadays, walking in will take you straight back to the 50’s – it’s a fantastic place.
Emo’s
2015 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
Emo’s is a concert venue in Austin that has been hosting alternative and punk shows for more than 25 years. The whole place has that sort of grungy, punk vibe. There are several venues with a more alternative set, but this place is a classic.
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Hole in the Wall
2538 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Hole in the Wall is an awesome place to see up-and-coming artists, but there’s been no shortage of famous rock stars either. It’s right on the Drag – one of the hippest areas of the UT Campus. A small venue with some seriously wild stories to tell.
Mohawk
912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
A predominantly outside concert venue, Mohawk has everything. There’s even an upper deck to give you some sweet city views while you’re listening to live music in Austin, Texas. This place has something special, from the musicians to the fans – it’s all incredible.
Hotel Vegas
1502 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
A few venues rolled into one location – Hotel Vegas and the Volstead are some of the best places for indie music. The bands that play here are like nothing we’ve ever seen. For most shows, there’s a cover charge for the club, and then you’re free to enjoy the music.
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