Austin hosts SXSW 2026 (March 10–15) plus a packed month of live music at Stubb's, ACL Live, and the hundreds of venues that make Austin the live music capital of the world.
March means SXSW in Austin — the world\'s largest music festival takes over the city March 10–15, with 2,000+ artists performing at 100+ venues. But beyond the festival, Austin\'s year-round live music calendar means Stubb\'s, ACL Live, and the 6th Street corridor are packed every night of the month.
From SXSW showcases to Stubb\'s outdoor shows, here\'s everything happening across Austin\'s live music venues in March 2026.
Key venues: Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater, ACL Live at the Moody Center, Moody Center, Antone's, The Paramount Theatre, Emo's Austin, Parish, Austin City Limits Live
Shows this month: 8+ concerts
Best neighbourhoods: 6th Street, Red River Cultural District, Rainey Street, East Austin
Best transit: Driving/rideshare recommended; MetroRapid 801/803 along Lamar; walkable within downtown
Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
Austin, TX — Outdoor RockRed River Cultural District
Austin, TX — SXSW OpeningAntone's
Austin, TX — SXSW ShowcaseParish
Austin, TX — SXSW ShowcaseEmo's Austin
Austin, TX — SXSW ShowcaseACL Live at the Moody Center
Austin, TX — SXSW ShowcaseThe Paramount Theatre
Austin, TX — Rock / IndieMoody Center
Austin, TX — ArenaThe outdoor amphitheater at the edge of the Red River Cultural District is one of Austin\'s great live music settings. The 2,750-capacity space has perfect sightlines and a legendary barbecue restaurant attached.
The 2,750-capacity indoor venue named for Austin City Limits is one of the finest rooms in Texas — excellent sound, great sightlines, and a consistent booking policy across genres.
Austin\'s home of the blues since 1975, now in its current Red River location. Essential for blues, soul, and roots music.
The intimate 500-capacity Red River venue is one of the best rooms in Austin for catching rising indie and alternative acts. SXSW\'s most reliably excellent showcase venue.
The 1915 historic theatre on Congress Avenue holds 1,300 and has one of the best acoustic environments in Austin. Used for seated shows and theatrical productions alongside music.
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