April Curated: Austin’s Top 10 Events This Month

While the entire Austin area is excitedly anticipating the the biggest event of the month — the total solar eclipse on April 8th — there are many more thrilling special events and activities coming up throughout April. From high-flying kites to musical theatre, garden parties, home tours, and festivals galore, there is plenty to keep you busy and entertained this April in Austin.

The Prom

ZACH Theatre
April 3 – May 12

Nominated for seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical, The Prom captures the power of love and a powerful message of accepting others regardless of their sexuality, wealth, celebrity or heritage. In desperate search of a new stage, four washed-up Broadway stars rally behind a small-town prom facing controversy. As they aim to shine a light on themselves, they encounter a brave girl fighting for her right to bring her girlfriend to the school prom.

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Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival

Paramount & State Theatres
April 10-24

Prepare for a laughter-filled extravaganza showcasing a stellar lineup of top-tier comedians from across the globe. This year, the Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival boasts a star-studded cast of headliners, including Andrew Schulz, Ronny Chieng, and Tim Robinson, alongside a myriad of other comedic talents.

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ABC Kite Fest

Zilker Park
April 14

Spend the day in Zilker Park at the ABC Kite Fest, the nation’s oldest kite festival, where you can take the whole family to enjoy kite flying contests, food, games and more at this classic Austin event. 

Art of Kindness 2024 Community Day

Easy Tiger East
April 14

Gather the kids and friends from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a family-friendly celebration of kindness that includes access to food, art, music, and fun galore! Each ticket Includes food and drinks, balloon art, face-painting, live music, a photo booth and plenty of fun surprises!

UMLAUF Garden Party​

UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum
April 18

Mix and mingle under the glow of lights at this elegant annual garden soiree where you can enjoy  decadent bites from Austin’s best restaurants, fine wines, cocktails and performances by the iconic Nash Hernandez Orchestra. 

Field Guide Festival 

Fiesta Gardens
April 20

Connect with local farmers and chefs, savor culinary delights and drinks, enjoy live music, and learn about current food trends, all in support of the Central Texas Food Bank at this year’s Field Guide Festival.

Our Texas, Our Future Festival

Moody Amphitheater, Waterloo Park
April 21

Waterloo Greenway and H-E-B present the Our Texas, Our Future Wildlife & Environmental Festival at Waterloo Park from 12 – 5 p.m. This free festival is a celebration of Texas’ beautiful parks, resilient wildlife, and the Texans helping conserve & protect them for future generations. The festival will feature interactive exhibits, wildlife demonstrations, sustainability workshops, guided garden tours, and a variety of hands-on art and STEM workshops.

Preservation Austin’s Spring Homes Tour

Various Locations
April 20 & 21

Preservation Austin’s annual home tour event will take guests on a one-of-a-kind, specially curated tour of iconic historic places that celebrate Austin’s expansive history.  All proceeds, including ticket sales and sponsorships, support our advocacy efforts and educational programming year-round.

12th Annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey

Various locations; Gala at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre
April 25 & 26

Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) is the annual joint fundraising effort of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, ACM Award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram, and coaching legend Mack Brown. The two-day fun-filled event offers music at the gala featuring Luke Combs, golf and a fashion show benefiting select non-profit organizations that each reflect the MJ&M goal to empower kids.

Austin Blues Festival

Moody Amphitheater 
April 27 – 28
With legendary headliners like Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, and Jimmie Vaughan, the second year of this Austin Blues Festival stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of blues in Austin’s music landscape. Get tickets for this two-day event.

Much More to Explore this Month

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 April in Austin. Also be sure to check out:

• Books & Bees Festival
• CMT Music Awards
• ARDENT FLAME: Sara Genn | Solo Exhibition
• Second Saturdays at The Blanton – Designed for Spring
• Madonna: The Celebration Tour
• SFC’s 15th Annual Farm to Plate
• Amplify LIVE Benefit Concert
• 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival
• JDRF The One Party
• A Toast to Texas Film Honoring Glen Powell