Austin May 2023

Austin May 2023 Events

Austin May 2023 Events

Austin Offers Post-Pandemic Options for a Great Memorial Day Weekend

Average temperature low and high: 66°-86°
With summer quickly approaching and COVID restrictions lifted in Texas, May offers a wide variety of activities best spent outdoors. From hiking trails and natural swimming holes to outdoor bars and restaurants, the weather is perfect for it all. Tip: carve out time to watch the sunset on Mount Bonnell. In a city like Austin, the opportunities are endless.

May Event Calendar

Quesoff: Cheese Festival

Quesoff: Cheese Festival

Food and cheese lovers, don't miss out on the Quesoff at the Mohawk, a "Queso" competition. There will be 30 vendors that will compete in four cheesy categories: Meaty, Spicy, Veggie, and Wild Card. The competition will be open to all, from restaurant top chefs to local cooks.

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Cinco De Mayo Silent Disco Party

Cinco De Mayo Silent Disco Party

Party at REVL Social Club in Cinco de Mayo-style, a 10K sq ft space with heaps of delicious food and craft cocktails. From 9:00pm to 1:00am there will be a Silent Disco experience featuring three amazing DJs spinning EDM/Top 40 Dance Hits, 80's & 2k Throwbacks as well Modern Hip Hop & R&B - all through wireless LED headsets. Plus elevated bar games including ping pong, curling billiards and more (available separately). 21+ only.

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Spring Pecan Street Festival

Spring Pecan Street Festival

Spring Pecan Street Festival is a must-attend event for craft, food, and beverage lovers. They feature a variety of food vendors, artists, and musicians. The crowd turns Pecan Street into a lively, rock, bi-annual street fair. This festival is one of the largest and longest-running arts/crafts and music festivals in the nation - a great reason to attend!

Texas Burlesque Festival

Texas Burlesque Festival

Live life to the fullest and venture into different and exciting opportunities. The Texas Burlesque Festival is a must-see if you love to be a part of a unique experience. The two-day hoedown celebrates the revival of burlesque dancing and is aimed at enthusiasts, professionals, wannabe, or those seeking entertainment. The weekend overflows with the opportunity to embark on burlesque too, with parties, workshops, and live performances.

iHeartRadio Country Festival

iHeartRadio Country Festival

iHeartRadio Country is back again and it's better than ever. This annual music event is a celebration of some of the top country music artists in the nation. Unlike typical music festivals, the format features 30-minute sets per performer, so everyone gets the opportunity to listen to their favorite country artist. The artists for this year's event have yet to be announced, though get your tickets in quickly before they sell out!

Seismic Dance Event

Seismic Dance Event

Dance the days and nights away at Austin's Seismic Dance Event. Enjoy house and techno music designed to keep the crowd moving, with more than 30 artists performing on the festival's two stages. Tickets start at $129.

Mimosa Fest

Mimosa Fest

Brunch lovers won't want to miss Austin's Mimosa Fest, a full day dedicated to prosecco or champagne cocktails, delicious food, and live music. Grab your best friends and planning on turning out for this luxe festival. Tickets start at $75 and can be purchased online.

Hot Luck Food & Music Festival

Hot Luck Food & Music Festival

Don't miss out on the Hot Luck Festival. An event filled with fire, food, and music. This four-day event is filled with great performers, renowned chefs, and food from popular restaurants. You can buy tickets to see some of your favorite bands (prices start at $15 for each band), or you can purchase whole-day passes that give you access to the full musical lineup for the day of your choosing (prices start at $125). Tickets for the entire four days start at $500.

Hot Luck Festival

Hot Luck Festival

Experience the Hot Luck Festival in downtown Austin from May 25th to 28th and benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation. Enjoy a unique culinary experience with renowned chefs from all over the country while listening to live music and having fun with the whole family. Kids 12 and under can get in free with a ticketed adult. Tickets range from general admission to the Whole Enchilada package.

CapTex Tri

CapTex Tri

On May 29th, the CapTex Tri will be held at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. This event includes a half-mile swim, a 15-mile bike ride and a 5-kilometer run while enjoying the scenic views of the lake. Whether you want to register for the Rookie Triathlon or test your endurance by participating in the Olympic Relay Triathlon, this has an opportunity for athletes of all levels. Register online today.

Austin Events in May

Concerts

Theater & Headliners

Sports

Nightclubs

Upcoming Events

Mon, May 01 at Mohawk Wednesday
Wed, May 03 at Mohawk The Black Dahlia Murder
Wed, May 03 at Flamingo Cantina Dreadneck Wednesdays w/ Mau Mau Chaplains & Winston's Kitchen
Fri, May 05 at Flamingo Cantina Sun Dried Vibes, In Da Skies, Dog Beach Rebels
Tue, May 09 at Mohawk Whitechapel
Tue, May 09 at Mohawk Tanukichan
Wed, May 10 at Flamingo Cantina Dreadneck Wednesdays w/ Mau Mau Chaplains & Winston's Kitchen
Wed, May 10 at Mohawk DYLAN: The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn Tour
Thu, May 11 at Mohawk The Bobby Lees
Fri, May 12 at Mohawk Dress Warm EP Release
Fri, May 12 at Mohawk Cursive performing Domestica
Sat, May 13 at Mohawk Levitation and Resound Present: Pond
Things to do in Austin

Things to Do in Austin in May

Blues on the Green

Blues on the Green
From May through August, hundreds of concert-goers flock to Zilker Park to partake in one of Austin’s most beloved traditions: Blues on the Green. It’s a free concert series that pops up once a month during the summer months. There are food and drink vendors available for purchase, or you can always pack your own dinner. Make sure to bring a blanket or two and find a nice spot for the night. The event, like most things in Austin, is dog-friendly so if you’re traveling with Fido, you can bring him along too!

Take a dip in one of Austin’s iconic pools

Take a dip in one of Austin’s iconic pools
With a size of three acres, Barton Springs Pool isn’t your ordinary swimming pool. It’s a freshwater pool whose water is fed by a source of springs at the bottom. You’ll want to get there early as it gets very busy during the daytime. If you’re feeling adventurous, head on over at night and swim in cold, dark waters whose true depths cannot be seen by the naked eye once the sun sets. The pool is free from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night. Photo courtesy: austintexas.gov  

Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs
If you’re looking for a real natural wonder, take a drive about 45 minutes west of Austin, and you’ll find yourself in Dripping Springs, TX, which is home to the beautiful Hamilton Pool Preserve. The pool is a result of a once-underground river which had collapsed, leaving a dome-like shape on the back half of the pool. Bring your swimming clothes and dive into the icy waters that sit below a 50-foot waterfall. Due to the popularity of the pool, you’ll have to make reservations ahead of time.

Get dirty on famous 6th St. and the Red River Cultural District

Get dirty on famous 6th St. and the Red River Cultural District
No trip to Austin would be complete without a trip to infamous 6th street. Two blocks of bars, restaurants, shops, and a weekend block party that is closed to all traffic, 6th Street is the place to go for a raunchy night out. Situated in the heart of downtown Austin, it’s conveniently located to the Texas State Capitol building, delicious cuisine, and Lady Bird Lake. A few blocks away, right past the Austin Convention Center, you’ll find the Red River District which is another entertainment neighborhood worth checking out. The district boasts some of the very best live musical performances in the city.