9 Things to Do in Austin This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Chicago Bound Album Release Party

A stacked blues supergroup night featuring Lurrie Bell, Anson Funderburgh, CC Adcock, Ivan Neville, Derek O'Brien, The Texas Horns, and more celebrating a new album release.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Antone's, 305 E 5th, Austin

Arts & Culture

Mrs. Doubtfire (Broadway in Austin)

The Broadway touring production of Mrs. Doubtfire plays its final Austin performances at Bass Concert Hall this weekend.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin

Therapy Gecko Live

The wildly popular Therapy Gecko brings his live call-in comedy and therapy show to the historic Paramount Theatre.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin

Rachel Scanlon at Cap City Comedy Club

Comedian Rachel Scanlon headlines multiple shows at Cap City Comedy Club across the weekend.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin

Silicon, Systems, and Supercomputers: The Past, Present, and Future of Compute Infrastructure

Austin Forum hosts an in-person presentation and networking event exploring the history and future of computing infrastructure.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:15 PM · Center for Government & Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000, 1218 West Avenue, Austin

Food & Drink

Eater Bang Bang: Nixta Taqueria x Lao'd Bar Pop-Up Dinner

For one night only, Nixta Taqueria and Lao'd Bar join forces for a two-dinner collaborative feast as part of Eater Bang Bang Austin.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Austin

Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Alteño

An intimate community dinner series event spotlighting Alteño, bringing people together over a shared table.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:30 PM · Austin

Festivals & Special Events

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Austin's legendary annual music festival returns to Zilker Park with two weekends of world-class performances across multiple stages.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Zilker Park, Austin

Family-Friendly

Boo at the Zoo

Austin Zoo's beloved Halloween celebration returns with trick-or-treating, costumes, and family fun starting October 2.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Austin Zoo, Austin