Events in Austin — August 2026 (268 Things to Do)

August 2026 in Austin, Texas brings 268 live events across the city, led by film (115), music (70), comedy (43). 23 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Austin in August 2026?

There are 268 events in Austin, Texas in August 2026, including The 3rd Annual Austin: "Recovery on the Rocks" at Marlow (5:00 PM), Jonas Alvarez Band at Guero's Taco Bar, KUT's Field Guide Summer Reading Challenge Celebration at Central Machine Works, Cole Phillips at Stubb's Indoors (7:00 PM). Browse the full August 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Austin in August 2026?

Yes — 23 August 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Austin. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Austin for a specific date in August 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Austin, Texas with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow August 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Austin — August 2026

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Events in Austin — August 2026

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The 3rd Annual Austin: "Recovery on the Rocks"

Jonas Alvarez Band

KUT's Field Guide Summer Reading Challenge Celebration

Cole Phillips

Hyperpop Hell Presents SEBii + Kimj ChineseKoreanAmerican tour

The Red Room at Cap City: Charles McBee

Tony Romera + ESSEL (18 and Over)

The Fast and the Furious: 25th Anniversary

But I'm a Cheerleader

Pete Caren & The Creek Don't Rise

Mad Vibez with D-Madness Thursday Residency

GHOST: 2 Big To Rig

Joy at the Capitol

Get FIT Mini Series

Motogarden

The Fast and the Furious: 25th Anniversary

Amyl and The Sniffers Present Truth or Consequence

Special Event: Maria Bamford Special Taping

Austin Infrastructure Academy Expo - Job Seeker

Tara Grace | Lone Star Court & Water Trough | Domain Dr , TX

Angels of Music

Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty & Disruption

Jahpa

Comedy Fusion: Standup Comedy Powered by Improv

“Karen” (J. Saba) & another band

Come from Away (Touring)

The Outlaw Comedy Show

Garage: women & nonbinary comedians that pack a punch!

Austin Crime Free Hotel/Motel Phase 1 Training

Yoga with Tracy

Satya Narayana Vratam

The Wrong Girls

De Palma

Carter Hampton and the Road Dogs

Idiots

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

Swim Session No. 25 DJ Ed West

Buddy (2026)

Carrie (1976)

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

The Magic Faraway Tree

The Dog Stars

Post-Engage Meet & Greet

Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt

Sweet Limb / Street Peach / Wes Denzel / Fak3 5miles

Social Distortion

Finding Emily

Moe's 75th Extravaganza with Los Kurados & Winston's Kitchen

Kayzo (21 and Over)

Bass & Bhangra Bolly - Punjabi Dance Party - Neon Grotto - ATX - 8/28

4th Fridays Bossa Nova with Paula Maya

Sukoon Sessions - Sufi Night & Live Music - Riviere - ATX - 8/28

Idiots

Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

Anthony Gomez

Sober Supper Club x Sans Bar at Loro

Finding Emily

Nic Vans

Open Studio Short Pose

The 3rd Annual Austin: "Recovery on the Rocks"

The 3rd Annual Austin: "Recovery on the Rocks"

Jonas Alvarez Band

Jonas Alvarez Band

KUT's Field Guide Summer Reading Challenge Celebration

KUT's Field Guide Summer Reading Challenge Celebration

Cole Phillips

Cole Phillips

Hyperpop Hell Presents SEBii + Kimj ChineseKoreanAmerican tour

Hyperpop Hell Presents SEBii + Kimj ChineseKoreanAmerican tour

The Red Room at Cap City: Charles McBee

The Red Room at Cap City: Charles McBee

Tony Romera + ESSEL (18 and Over)