AUSTIN FREE EVENTS CALENDAR - Free Things To Do in Austin

TODAY - Sunday, Mar 15, 2026

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  Semi - Unofficial Sxsw Music + Market At Violet Crown & Coffee Atx

  March 15 @ 9am - 1pm

  7100 Woodrow Ave ste 100, Austin, TX 78757, USA

  Good vibes, music art awesome local finds, and a true keep ATX WEIRD in the best wa at Violet Crown & Coffee in ATX—come feel good with us!
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  Austin, Tx - Congress, Afternoon Delight Music Showcase @ Punch Bowl Social

  March 15 @ 12:30pm - 4:30pm

  522 Congress Ave. Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Free day party of three incredible musical artists, flash tattoo pop up, and more! Don't miss!
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  Springdale Station 10 Year Anniversary Party

  March 15 @ 2pm - 6pm

  979 Springdale Rd #120, Austin, TX 78702, USA

  Join us on March 15, 2-6 PM, for our 10 Year Anniversary Party!
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  It Misfits Tech By Day. Comedy By Night. Live Stand-Up By Tech Pros (Free)

  March 15 @ 5pm - 6pm

  300 1/2 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Real tech pros turn everyday tech chaos into unforgettable laughs -- live in Austin. One night only. Come laugh with your fellow techs.
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  St. Elmo Oscars Watch Party!

  March 15 @ 6pm - 9:30pm

  440 E St Elmo Rd G-2, Austin, TX 78745, USA

  Gather 'round the TV and projector and watch the Oscars with us! Hosted by Gabi and Tim!

TOMORROW - Monday, Mar 16, 2026

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  Precision Camera & Video And Fujifilm Presents: Free Professional Headshots

  March 16 - March 18 @ 9am - 4pm

  101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Get ready to upgrade your professional image with a free headshot at SXSW courtesy of Precision Camera & Video and Fujifilm!
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  River Walk: Music Tech Meetup

  March 16 @ 10am - 12pm

  84 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Take a break from the noise for a morning river walk along the Ann and Roy Butler hiking trail. Coffee kickoff first at Daydreamer.
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  Muzingo (Music + Bingo)

  March 16 @ 7pm - 9pm

  5326 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745, USA

  Join us as we bring our famous music + bingo game to Captain Quack's Soundspace!
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  Music Trivia

  March 16 @ 7pm - 9pm

  11310 Domain Dr, Austin, TX 78758, USA

  Get ready to test your Music knowledge and sip on cocktails with free trivia at Punch Bowl Social!

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026

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  Sound Patterns Art Exhibition: Sxsw Edition

  March 17 - March 18 @ 12pm - 9pm

  506 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA

  SHAOLIN JAZZ and the Downtown Austin Alliance are hosting a special SOUND PATTERNS Art Exhibition during SXSW from March 17-18.
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  Minecraft Party!

  March 17 @ 1pm - 3pm

  837 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758, USA

  Players wanted! Celebrate all things Minecraft at Little Walnut Creek Branch of the Austin Public Library!
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  Lucky Green — Live Music & Ai Visuals | Sxsw 2026 (Free, No Badge)

  March 17 @ 7pm - 11:30pm

  87 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Live music + AI visuals on Rainey St. Free, no badge needed. Presented by Austin Guitar Lessons & A.I Famous.

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026

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  Austin Blues Fest & Antone's Forever Sxsw 2026 Day Party

  March 18 @ 12pm - 6pm

  305 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Our favorite SXSW event returns to the club on Wednesday, March 18th!
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  Free Day Party With The Peterson Brothers @ Continental Club 3/18 - 1:00pm

  March 18 @ 1pm - 3pm

  1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA

  The Peterson Brothers light up Austin’s Continental Club with Texas blues, soul, funk & unstoppable groove.
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  Dope City Comedy Showcase | Sunset Strip Atx | 3/18 7pm

  March 18 @ 7pm - 8:30pm

  214 E 6th St unit c, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  FREE TICKETS!
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  Cinematic Music Live With Yasmeen Salama At Sxsw In Austin, Tx

  March 18 @ 7:15pm - 7:45pm

  517 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78702, USA

  If you're going to SXSW, come see Yasmeen Salama and The Emporium of Melodies perform live cinematic music at BYOB Austin!

Friday, Mar 20, 2026

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  Finance, Cocktails, Karaoke

  March 20 @ 5pm - 9pm

  1106 Clayton Ln Ste 565, Austin, TX 78723, USA

  Mix money chat, tasty drinks, and fun karaoke vibes for a night you won’t forget!
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  Caliente Comedy At St Elmo Brewing

  March 20 @ 7pm - 9pm

  8110 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78724, USA

  Get ready to laugh with some spicy stand-up and good vibes at Caliente Comedy!
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  Live Music - Every Friday/Saturday - Lakeside - Austin Tx - John Hidalgo

  March 20 @ 7pm - 9pm

  16107 Farm to Market Rd 2769 Suite A, Volente, TX 78641, USA

  Join us for amazing Austin talent, yummy food and drinks and unforgettable sunsets at Beachside Billy's at Volente Beach!
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  Live Music: Dan Whitaker

  March 20 @ 8pm - 11pm

  12010 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748, USA

  Catch Dan Whitaker live for an unforgettable night of cool vibes and great tunes!

WEEKEND

Saturday, Mar 21, 2026

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  Not Your Average Garden Party - Cloverleaf

  March 21 @ 11am - 1pm

  11308 Comano Dr, Austin, TX 78747, USA

  Not Your Average Garden Party! Bites, activities, and takeaways March 21 | 11 AM–1 PM. Brohn Homes Austin and San Antonio Communities. RSVP!
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  Store Closing Party

  March 21 @ 12pm - 6pm

  2055 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

  Celebrate our last in-store event!
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  Drafthouse Movie Book Fair @ The Highball

  March 21 @ 1pm - 5:30pm

  1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

  Connect with local bookstores, libraries, and other book lovers as we celebrate our favorite books-turned-movies!
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  The Silver Moon Presents...Eastside House Concert

  March 21 @ 7pm - 10pm

  1306 Canterbury St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

  Cozy backyard show featuring Austin, Texas Songwriters. Come on by :-)
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  Live Music - Every Friday/Saturday - Lakeside - Austin Tx - Meg Groves

  March 21 @ 7pm - 9pm

  16107 Farm to Market Rd 2769 Suite A, Volente, TX 78641, USA

  Join us for amazing Austin talent, yummy food and drinks and unforgettable sunsets at Beachside Billy's at Volente Beach!