Austin May 2026

Austin May 2026 Events

Austin May 2026 Events

The Outdoors are Calling in Austin This May

Average temperature low and high: 66°-86°
May is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Austin. Warm temperatures and sunny skies create a beautiful backdrop for the city's fun outdoor activities and eclectic attractions--from hiking trails and natural swimming holes to outdoor bars and restaurants, Austin has earned its rep as Texas' coolest city. And don't forget, Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World for a reason: everywhere, from large concert venues to neighborhood bars, always have some great tunes (and beers) on tap. The opportunities are endless in Austin.

May Event Calendar

Texas Burlesque Festival

Texas Burlesque Festival

Va-va-voom! The Texas Burlesque Festival is an unforgettable three-day hoedown celebrating burlesque aimed at enthusiasts, professionals, wannabes, and thrill-seekers. The weekend bursts at the corset with burlesque parties, workshops, and live performances.

The Lonestar Round Up

The Lonestar Round Up

The Lonestar Round Up returns to the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX. The two-day, family-friendly event features vintage cars, traditional hot rods, live music, and countless vendors. General admission wristbands are available for $20, and children under 12 are free.

Spring Pecan Street Festival

Spring Pecan Street Festival

The Spring Pecan Street Festival is a must-attend event for craft, food, and beverage lovers. It features a variety of food vendors, artists, and musicians. The crowd turns Pecan Street into a lively, rock-themed 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.

iHeartRadio Country Festival

iHeartRadio Country is back again, and it's better than ever. This annual music event celebrates some of the top country music artists in the nation. Unlike typical music festivals, the format features 30-minute sets per performer; everyone can enjoy their favorite artist. This year's performers include Brooks $ Dunn, Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flats, and more of country music's brightest.

Fiesta Austin Cinco de Mayo

Get the party started with Feasta Austin's Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 3. Featuring live music and entertainment, food, shopping, art, and plenty of activities for the entire family, the Fiesta Gardens event is the perfect way to celebrate Austin's Hispanic history and culture. Admission is free for kids 12 and under. 

Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival

Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival

The Pecan Street Festival is a twice-a-year, free, two-day arts festival in the Sixth Street Historic District of downtown Austin, Texas. Enjoy family-friendly activities, art, music, and food, with proceeds benefiting the Pecan Street Association which dedicates itself to the 6th Street landmark. 

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Austin Fashion Week

Austin Fashion Week

The remarkable world of Fashion returns to Texas and is ready to wear for Austin Fashion Week. Highlighting local worldwide design geniuses and their amazing creations on the glitzy runway and at posh events.

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival

Film enthusiasts worldwide are invited to attend the 27th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival. This five-day event features world-class films representing a wide range of cultural identities and stylistic expressions. The festival aims to showcase Latinx cinema while empowering underrepresented filmmakers. Attendees will experience compelling narrative films and documentaries, remarkable cinematography, and innovative storytelling.

Spartan Race Event Weekend Austin

Spartan Race Event Weekend Austin

Spartan Race Event Weekend returns to Reveille Peak Ranch. This unique race features an obstacle course challenge designed to push you to your limits. Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to Spartan racing, this event offers something for everyone with different race lengths and levels of difficulty. Kids can also join the fun with a special children’s race event catered just for them. 

Mimosa Fest

Mimosa Fest

Brunch lovers shouldn't miss Austin's Mimosa Fest, a full day of prosecco, champagne cocktails, delicious food, and live music. Grab your big appetite and best friends, and attack this luxury festival. Tickets are $20-40; doors open at 12:45 pm.

Hot Luck Food & Music Festival

Hot Luck Food & Music Festival

The Hot Luck Food & Music Festival returns to downtown Austin this Memorial Day Weekend with four days of fire, fun, music, and the "Whole Enchilada." Benefitting the Southern Smoke Foundation, the event features daily culinary experiences with renowned chefs, live music and performances, and fun for the entire family. Be sure to check both the single-day and all-access "Whole Enchilada" packages (music, bites, and beverages).  

 

Austin Sketch Fest

Austin Sketch Fest

The Coldtowne Theatre transforms into a hub of artistic creativity for the Austin Sketch Fest. This annual festival is four days of comedy performances, workshops, live music, improv, and sketches from established up-and-coming talents. 

Austin Greek Festival

Austin Greek Festival

Experience true Greek hospitality at the Austin Greek Festival over Memorial Day Weekend. Hosted by the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, the annual event celebrates culture and community, featuring delicious cuisine, dancers and performers, church tours, and a marketplace that will have you "livin' the Greek life." Admission is $5 and parking is free. 

CapTex Tri

CapTex Tri

Welcome summer by signing up for Memorial Day's CapTex Tri triathlon. Get ready, athletes: it's time to swim, bike, and run through scenic Austin locations like Lady Bird Lake and Butler Park. Whether you register for the Rookie Triathlon or test your endurance by participating in the Olympic Relay Triathlon, there's plenty for all skill levels. Are you ready to test your mettle?  

ATX TV Festival

ATX TV Festival

The ATX TV Festival is a four-day event celebrating television in all its glory. Specifically, the Festival looks at TV history, where the industry stands, and what the future might bring. Expect screenings, panels, and talks from experienced TV veterans and professionals. You might even spot some TV Stars, too.

Austin Events in May

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Things to do in Austin

Things to Do in Austin in May

Blues on the Green

Blues on the Green
Hundreds of concert-goers flock to Zilker Park from May through August to partake in one of Austin’s most beloved traditions: Blues on the Green. It’s a free concert series that pops up during the summer months. Food and drinks are available, or you can always pack your own. Bring a blanket or two and find a nice spot for the night. Like most things in Austin, this is a dog-friendly event. Bring Fido 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 fed from a source spring at the bottom. Get there early; it gets busy during the day. 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 after sunset. 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 that had collapsed, leaving a dome-like shape on the back half of the pool. Bring your swimming clothes and dive into the icy waters below a 50-foot waterfall. Reservations are needed thanks to the pool's undeniable popularity.

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 is complete without a trip to the infamous 6th Street. With two blocks of bars, restaurants, shops, and a weekend party closed to 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, is the Red River District, another entertainment neighborhood worth exploring. The district boasts some of the city's best live musical performances.