The Music Lover

This bar and two-tiered stage lives out its motto of “all are welcome” with a diverse schedule of bands that attract music lovers of all stripes.

This 1974 venue is legendary among Austin music buffs who can trace decades worth of important shows to these walls, layered in ATX paraphernalia.

Located on Congress Avenue, blocks from the Capitol, this storied downstairs bar is dedicated to all things jazz.

Blink and you’ll miss this gritty South Austin joint, now sandwiched between a haute bar and restaurant and classic music shop. Don’t miss singer and songwriter Bob Schneider’s regular Monday night gig.

This is the latest build in Austin’s live music arsenal—and it’s a big one. The Gensler-designed stadium and music venue can seat 15,000, and has state-of-the-art technology, production capabilities, and stellar acoustics that have already attracted the likes of Harry Styles and Dave Matthews. The University of Texas’s basketball teams also play here.

Along with a regular gospel brunch on Sundays, this indoor theater and large outdoor stage attracts some of Austin’s biggest shows.