About Austin Theaters and Entertainment

(Austin, Texas - TX, USA)

Theatrical performances have been witnessed in Austin since the Paramount Theater opened here over 90 years ago. From its early days as home of Vaudeville and Broadway shows, the theater's history has seen it host performances from great stars such as the Marx Brothers, Houdini and Orson Welles.

Later years have seen performances from Billy Joel, Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett. Since its restoration in 1980, it has seen major events and national touring companies perform the likes of 'Evita' and 'My Fair Lady'. The theater sometimes shows movies and has been host to Hollywood movie premieres.

Austin's other theater is The State, which plays hosts to a number of non-profit arts groups. Offering diverse performances from local and national artists, it is the place to see the best up-and-coming new talent.

One of the best live music venues in the city is The Backyard. The outdoor venue has a great acoustic system and is known for its old oak tree in the middle. Recent years have seen performances from Neil Young and the Gypsy Kings.

Theaters and Entertainment Venues

ACL Live
Address: 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 225 7999
Website: www.acl-live.com/

Austin Lyric Opera
Address: 3009 Industrial Terrace, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 472 5927
Website: www.austinlyricopera.org/

Austin Music Hall
Address: 208 Nueces Street, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 377 1120
Website: www.musichallaustin.com/

Bass Concert Hall
Address: 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 471 2787
Website: www.texasperformingarts.org/

City Theater Co
Address: 3823 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 524 2870
Website: www.citytheatreaustin.org/

Emo's
Address: 2015 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 800 4628
Website: www.emosaustin.com/

The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 474 5664
Website: www.thelongcenter.org/

Mohawk
Address: 912 Red River Street, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 666 0877
Website: www.mohawkaustin.com/

One World Theater
Address: 7701 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 330 9500
Website: www.oneworldtheatre.org/

The Paramount Theater
Address: 713 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 472 5470
Website: www.austintheatre.org/

Salvage Vanguard Theater
Address: 2803 East Manor Road, Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 474 7886
Website: www.salvagevanguard.org/

ZACH Theater
Address: 202 South Lamar - Austin, Texas (TX), USA
Tel: +1 512 476 0541
Website: www.zachtheatre.org/