Austin Halloween After Dark, From Film to Waller Creek

4.8 (2,829)

10414 McKalla Place

In North Austin, Q2 Stadium hosts major soccer matches and large concerts, with clear sightlines across its seating tiers. Local food vendors and the Verde Store add options inside the venue. Reviews praise the open-concept design and views, while noting high food and parking prices. Nearby parking typically costs 20 to 30 USD, so factor that into plans for a stadium event.

4.5 (976)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 23:00

434 W 2nd St

Violet Crown Austin brings independent, documentary, and foreign films to downtown Austin in compact screening rooms with reserved seating. The on-site bar and lounge offers food, snacks, and cocktails, making an evening screening easy to pair with a drink. Standard movie tickets run around 16 USD. For drivers, the attached garage offers four hours of parking validation.

4.5 (603)

Mon – Thu, 06:00 – 23:59; Fri, 06:00 – 10:00; Sat, 08:00 – 10:00; Sun, 10:00 – 23:59

2101 Speedway

Gregory Gym on Speedway has a weight room, an indoor jogging track, and an indoor climbing wall. For women's volleyball, compact general admission seating offers clear court views. Reviews praise the energy during sporting events. For a workout stop, check your eligibility: recreation access is restricted to current UT students and people with a current RecSports membership or Day Pass.

105 E 24th St

At 105 E 24th St on the UT Austin campus, Robert A. Welch Hall houses the chemistry and biochemistry departments and includes lecture halls and auditoriums. For an Austin After Dark campus detour, plan around a scheduled academic event rather than treating the building as a general attraction. Confirm the event details before you go.

4.3 (6,940)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Thu – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

801 Red River St

At 801 Red River St, this historic downtown complex combines indoor and outdoor seating with an expansive amphitheater for live music. Rock, metal, and hip-hop acts share the program. The barbecue comes in generous portions, with an all-you-can-eat option, and Sunday includes a gospel brunch. Check the show schedule before planning dinner around an evening performance.

4.8 (211)

Mon, Wed, 10:00 – 16:00; Thu – Sat, 07:00 – 10:30

2701 South Lamar Blvd.

On South Lamar Boulevard, 04 Center uses a converted church sanctuary as an intimate listening room for live music. Comfortable seating and pristine acoustics keep the performance central, while the curated bar serves craft cocktails and THC drinks. The venue is all ages, and reviews average 4.8 from 209 ratings. Check the show schedule before building this evening detour into holiday-week plans.

2.6 (13)

2350 Robert Dedman Dr

Texas Performing Arts brings touring Broadway shows, big-name comedy, and live theater to the UT Austin campus. Its multi-floor layout spreads audiences across the building, while the highest balcony seats have tight legroom, steep, straight-down views, and no video screens. Plug-in air fresheners run throughout. For a holiday-week evening, check the performance and seating map before booking.

4.5 (1,251)

Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 17:00

110 Inner Campus Drive

At 110 Inner Campus Drive, The University of Texas at Austin offers a walkable campus with a landmark clock tower, four museums, and grounds originally established as forty acres. Student life is shaped by pronounced school spirit, distinctive hand gestures, and smaller social niches. Listed hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays, so check current access before an after-dark stop.

4.8 (1,578)

Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 17:00

202 South Lamar Blvd

At 202 South Lamar Blvd, ZACH Theatre stages Broadway-style musicals and smaller dramatic works across spaces including The Topfer and The Kleberg. Detailed costumes and cutting-edge production technology shape the live shows. Reviews average 4.8 from 1,578 ratings, with praise for intimate seating and friendly staff. Check the schedule before a holiday-week theater stop.

801 Red River St

At 801 Red River St, Stubb's BBQ pairs longtime Austin barbecue with live music. Its signature Gospel Brunch combines food and performances, giving a daytime option alongside live music. Call 512-480-8341 to confirm reservations and current details before building this holiday-week detour.