Buddy Guy brings his legendary blues guitar to ACL Live on Friday night, while Social Distortion’s punk rawness takes the Moody Amphitheater the same evening—a collision of styles that captures Austin’s weekend in miniature. Whether you’re chasing tributes, comedy, electronic beats, or Broadway musicals, the city’s smaller rooms and bigger stages offer something genuinely different every night.
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Buddy Guy
Fri, Aug 28, 8:00 PM · ACL Live At The Moody Theater · from $61
The blues icon brings decades of mastery to ACL Live, delivering the kind of guitar work and storytelling that defined Chicago’s South Side and influenced generations of players. Expect raw emotion, technical brilliance, and the real deal—not a tribute, but the legend himself.
Social Distortion
Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 PM · Moody Amphitheater · from $63
Punk rock veterans Social Distortion bring their unvarnished energy to the Moody Amphitheater, mixing hard-edged originals with covers that cut straight to the bone. Their Friday set offers the kind of no-frills intensity that made them essential to the LA punk scene.
Jack Johnson
Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 PM · Germania Insurance Amphitheater · from $65
The singer-songwriter brings his easygoing acoustic-pop to Germania Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, with the kind of warm, conversational style that’s made him a festival staple for two decades. His Saturday set is perfect for a laid-back evening under the stars.
MeadowFest: Cimafunk, Chuwi & Combo Chimbita
Sat, Aug 29, 6:00 PM · Radio/East · from $60
Saturday’s festival lineup at Radio/East showcases Latin fusion and Afrobeat energy, with Cimafunk’s funk-driven grooves anchoring a bill that stretches across genres and continents. It’s the weekend’s most unexpected collision of sounds in one room.
Come From Away
Fri, Aug 28, 7:30 PM · The Topfer Theatre at Zachary Scott Theatre Center · from $977
The Tony Award-winning musical lands at the Topfer Theatre, telling the true story of a small Newfoundland town that welcomed stranded passengers after 9/11. Expect infectious energy, genuine heart, and the kind of theatrical storytelling that justifies the hype.
Damage LLC – Metallica Tribute
Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 PM · Come and Take It Live · from $29
For those who want the thunder of Metallica without the stadium price tag, Damage LLC delivers the riffs, the fury, and the precision at Come and Take It Live on Friday. Tribute bands can be hit-or-miss, but this one captures the metal essentials.
Olivia Dean
Fri, Aug 28, 8:00 PM · Moody Center ATX · from $89
The British soul-pop artist brings sophisticated vocal work and modern R&B sensibility to the Moody Center on Friday, blending smooth production with genuine emotional depth. Her Friday show offers a more intimate vibe than the venue’s usual arena fare.
Save Ferris
Sat, Aug 29, 7:00 PM · Come and Take It Live · from $43
The ska-pop band returns to Come and Take It Live on Saturday with the infectious energy that defined ’90s alternative radio. Their set is built for singalongs and dancing—pure fun without pretense.
Maria Bamford
Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club · from $53
The comedian brings her distinctive voice and vulnerability to Cap City Comedy Club on Friday, mining personal experience and mental-health themes with both honesty and humor. Her comedy is smart, surprising, and deeply human.
Kayzo
Fri, Aug 28, 9:00 PM · The Concourse Project · from $49
The electronic producer takes the Concourse Project on Friday night, delivering high-energy dance music and bass-heavy production for late-night dancers. His set is the weekend’s best option for electronic music fans seeking peak-hour intensity.
Check dates and venues carefully—some shows sell out fast, and booking early ensures you don’t miss your pick. Austin’s weekend is genuinely stacked, so plan ahead and grab tickets while they’re available.
