Festivals, live music, and a boozy birthday party fill the calendar.
Catch a live show by jam band Phish, or celebrate 30 years of Star Bar with a themed cocktail. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend.
For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, June 26
17th Annual Austin Asian American Film Festival
Location: AFS Cinema
Asian cinema takes the silver screen at the Austin Asian American Film Festival, returning for its 17th year. Highlights of the five-day event include:
Opening night film: All That We Love, starring Margaret Cho
Centerpiece film: Chinatown Cha-Cha by Luka Yuanyuan Yang
🎟 Tickets and a full schedule of events are available on the festival website.
Friday, June 27
Moody Center Presents Phish in Concert
Location: Moody Center
Iconic jam band Phish performs live in Austin for two back-to-back nights. Known for their extended improvisations and psychedelic stage presence, the band tours in support of their 2024 album, Evolve.
🎟 Visit Ticketmaster for tickets and info.
Comedy Mothership Presents Rich Vos
Location: Comedy Mothership
Comedian Rich Vos brings new material to Austin with performances throughout the weekend. Vos, known for Comedy Central specials and his role in The King of Staten Island, delivers sharp, veteran stand-up comedy.
🎟 Tickets are available now through the venue.
Saturday, June 28
Pride Picnic at Pease Park
Presented by Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas
Celebrate Pride Month with a vibrant picnic featuring:
A market of LGBTQ+ vendors
Creative workshops and craft stations
Local food trucks and drink options
Live DJ sets by Queer Vinyl Co.
🧺 Admission is free and open to all ages.
Austin African American Book Festival
Location: George Washington Carver Museum
This annual celebration of Black literature returns with:
Author discussions and keynote talks
Children’s activities and cultural exhibits
Headlining author Walter Mosley, in conversation with publisher Paul Coates
📚 Festival admission is free and open to the public.
Star Bar 30th Anniversary Party
Location: Star Bar, West Sixth Street
Join the celebration as Star Bar marks 30 years in business with:
Limited-edition merch
Food from Thunderchief and Via 313 Pizza
Throwback ‘90s-themed cocktails inspired by the bar’s founding in 1995
🎉 Admission is free.
Blue October in Concert
Location: Moody Amphitheater
Houston alt-rockers Blue October take the stage in honor of the 20th anniversary of their iconic live album Argue With A Tree.
Expect hits like “My Never” and “Into the Ocean” in a powerful outdoor show.
🎟 Visit Ticketmaster for more info and tickets.
