Things to Do in Austin With Live Music and History

3.7 (3)

507 East 10th Street

Built of limestone in 1857, German Free School marks the birthplace of Texas public education in the Red River Cultural District. Terraced gardens offer a quiet pause, and the German-Texan Heritage Society runs foreign language classes, tutoring and cultural events from this historic landmark.

4.6 (3,914)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00

4001 N Lamar Blvd

Gourmet grocery shopping covers wide ground at Central Market Austin North Lamar, with uncommon brands, specialty counters and an on-site cafe. A salad bar and a bakery case of decorated cakes sit within a spacious, stroller-friendly layout, and regular live music adds a community side.

4.1 (692)

9111 Farm to Market Road 812

Three dance floors define The Coliseum, an Austin event space on Farm to Market Road 812. Live Latin concerts and DJ-led sets rotate through the schedule, and the music is generally regarded as the main draw for a night built around dancing.

4.5 (1,602)

Mon – Fri, Sun, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1320 S Lamar Blvd

On South Lamar, Saxon Pub keeps an old-school Austin feel, with intimate live music sets for a crowd that comes to listen. Free weekday happy hour shows join the ticketed lineup, and a hot dog truck outside delivers to tables. Arrive early for a seat.