About Austin Festivals

(Austin, Texas, TX, USA)

The city of Austin features many noteworthy festivals throughout the year and is often known as the 'Live Music Capital of the World'. Each year in May, the Taste of Mexico reliably draws in the foodies, while in June, the Republic of Texas Biker Rally is a significant motorcycle-themed event.

Popular festivals in Austin include the following events.

Annual Austin Festivals

• February: Carnival Brasileiro, taking place every year at the beginning of the month, known for its Brazilian music and festivities
• February: Motorola Marathon, a major sporting event held around the downtown district and Town Lake, attracting large crowds
• March: South by Southwest, notable music festival with a number of outdoor concerts, one of the most popular annual events in the Austin area
• April: Zilker Garden Festival, popular horticultural event, taking place each year at the Zilker Botanical Gardens, featuring a range of activities for all ages
• May: Taste of Mexico, featuring a range of traditional Mexican cuisine, centered around the Mexic-Arte Museum each year in May
• June: Republic of Texas Biker Rally, attracting large crowds of Harley Davidson motorbikes
• September: Austin City Limits Music Festiva, with 30 hours of live music and open-air concerts, attracting many prominent international stars
• September: Old Pecan Street Fall Festival, held towards the end of the month, including music, dancing and street entertainment
• October: Austin Film Festival, a particularly notable film festival, held annuals in the Paramount Theater, together with a number of additional venues in the city center

Austin Convention Center
Address: 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas (TX), 78701, USA
Tel: +1 512 404 4000
Website: www.austinconventioncenter.com/