8 Things to Do in Austin This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Fantastic Fest

Austin's celebrated genre film festival returns for its annual run of horror, sci-fi, action, and cult films from around the world.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Austin

Texas Women Songwriters Festival

Head to Lockhart for a live music celebration featuring performances by Patricia Vonne, Susan Gibson, and many more women songwriters.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Lockhart, TX (near Austin)

Hamilton Sing-Along Drag Brunch

Cap City Comedy Club hosts a one-of-a-kind Hamilton sing-along drag brunch — costumes encouraged, show tunes required.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin

Arts & Culture

Bored Teachers

The Paramount Theatre hosts this stand-up comedy show featuring educators-turned-comedians performing hilarious takes on life in the classroom.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin

Hugh Howser at Cap City Comedy Club

Comedian Hugh Howser performs two shows at Cap City Comedy Club in Austin.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin

Music & Nightlife

Thomas Rhett at Moody Center

Country superstar Thomas Rhett performs live at Austin's Moody Center arena.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin

Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio

Austin's own Carrie Rodriguez showcases her Laboratorio project — an intimate and experimental evening of original music — at the Paramount Theatre.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 7:00 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin

Food & Drink

Eater Bang Bang Dinner: Nixta Taqueria x Lao'd Bar

For one night only, acclaimed Austin restaurants Nixta Taqueria and Lao'd Bar join forces for a two-dinner-one-night feast.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Austin