August Curated: Austin’s Top Events This Month
Plan your monthly social schedule with these local cultural events including concerts, theatre, museum parties, galas, festivals, and more
While it may be very tempting to hide away indoors enjoying the comfort of your own air-conditioned retreat from the heat, we’re here to beckon you out and about this August. Whether it’s live music, theatre, pride celebrations, charity galas or the latest museum events, we invite you to join us out at one of these wonderful social happenings in Austin this August.
UMLAUF After Dark
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
August 4, 6 – 9 p.m.
The UMLAUF is staying open late for an evening of live guitar music, specialty cocktails, food and art in the gardens. Catch performances by Rosy L., Nick Garza and BARTLY while exploring the museum’s permanent and rotating collections. More info and tickets.
“Singin’ in the Rain”
Zilker Hillside Theater
Now through August 15
Zilker Theatre Productions returns for its 67th year with “Singin’ in the Rain,” a romantic musical comedy set during Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talking pictures. Featuring memorable songs and energetic tap dance numbers, the production runs at 8:15 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Zilker Hillside Theater. Admission is free. Learn more.
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The Drop-In Summer Concert Series
Long Center
August 6 & 13
The Long Center brings Austin audiences a free weekly concert series on the Long Center lawn all summer long. The event features a diverse lineup of well-known and emerging artists in the heart of downtown. Learn more about this summer tradition.
PBR Gambler Days
Moody Center
August 21 – 23
The Austin Gamblers return to Moody Center Aug. 21-23 for PBR Gambler Days, a three-day team bull riding competition featuring some of the sport’s top athletes. The weekend also includes a Western lifestyle expo and live music, with country singer Dustin Lynch performing Friday night, rapper Nelly taking the stage after Saturday’s competition and Selena tribute band Tejano Queen Forever closing out the weekend Sunday. Tickets start at $36.
Austin Pride Festival & Parade
Fiesta Gardens Festival & Downtown Parade
August 22
Celebrated during Austin Pride Month, you can take part in the festival at Fiesta Gardens during the day, followed by a giant parade down Congress Avenue in the evening at this largest annual LGBTQIA2S+ advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas. Learn more about the schedule of events.
“Sally & Tom”
Zach Theater
July 22 – August 23
Zach Theater presents the regional premiere of “Sally & Tom,” Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks’ sharp, inventive exploration of the relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. The play follows a small theater company rehearsing a historical drama, where creative disagreements and personal tensions begin to mirror the story unfolding onstage. Moving between present-day rehearsals and scenes from the production, Parks uses humor and layered storytelling to examine power, agency, love and the way American history is shaped and retold.
Abbey Lights Up COTA Gala
Circuit of the Americas
August 22
Join an evening of culinary delights, music, and entertainment at The Abigail E. Keller Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising soirée. This year’s gala will feature guest emcee, Chet Garner and music from Dysfunkshun Junkshun.
2026 Ignite Ball
JW Marriott Austin
August 29
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas for their night of elegance to raise critical funds to support children in our community. At the Ignite Ball, you can enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner, auctions, live music, and more at this 22nd annual event.
Le Garage Sale
Palmer Events Center
August 29 – 30
This semi-annual Austin event features top fashion and accessories from Austin’s independent boutiques and local labels under one roof for a two-day shopping event. At Le Garage Sale, you can expect an expertly curated mix of 100+ local businesses.
The Front Festival
Various Locations
August 27 – 30
The Front Festival is an end-of-summer celebration of independent music, film and art featuring Texas women and LGBTQ+ artists. Curated by local nonprofit Future Front, the festival takes place at venues across Austin, including The LINE Austin pool, Swan Dive and Laguna Gloria. A portion of ticket sales supports Future Front’s programs, which have distributed $1 million in creative commissions and honorariums since 2015.
Much More to Explore this August in Austin
Of course, there are far more than ten amazing events to enjoy this month, and you can browse our online events calendar for even more ideas on things to see and do this August in Austin.