Austin City Limits Live is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

1. Austin City Limits Live

9.3
310 Willie Nelson Blvd (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Austin · 101 tips and reviews

Reserve123.comReserve123.com: Get a seat (any seat) to the concert of choice, open a tab, and let the good times roll.

Jay J.Jay Jameson: Awesome concert venue because of the layout and acoustics - great staff.

Bradford F.Bradford Flint: All seats are great in this concert hall, but we prefer mezzanine reserved seating, if available. It is a smaller balcony area with great views of the stage and floor.

Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

2. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.1
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lopez: Awesome place, I remember filming a rock concert on stage downstairs. Then went back up to the bar. Great service, great people, had a lot of fun.

Jim F.Jim Falgout: Great place for outdoor concerts! Attended two there this summer. Brought along my daughter and some of her friends for one, so it is teenager friendly.

Lee M.Lee McNiel: I love going to concerts at this place!!!

Long Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

3. Long Center

9.0
701 W Riverside Dr (South 1st St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · Bouldin Creek · 42 tips and reviews

Bruce C.Bruce C: Concerts in the Park on the lawn in front with Austin Symphony! Sundays during the summer at 7:30pm. Great for a picnic, a date, alone, or with the kids.

Do512Do512: Having a drink during intermissions on the balcony that overlooks the water and park is worth the ticket price! "Tarantino in Concert" during SXSW! More deets at do512.com

Long CenterLong Center: FREE Labor Day weekend concert! Del Castillo on the City Terrace Saturday, Sept 1, 7pm.

Austin360 Amphitheater is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

4. Austin360 Amphitheater

8.5
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin, TX
Music Venue · 34 tips and reviews

Frankie M.Frankie M: They don't let people bring in leg less chairs anymore - that sucks, but other than that great place to see a concert!

Megan S.Megan Sherer: Great venue for concerts, but beware that it is open air!

Kevin V.Kevin V.: Concerts!!!!!!

Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

5. Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake

9.5
800 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX
Park · Bouldin Creek · 52 tips and reviews

Luis R.Luis Ramirez: Free Strokes concert tonight! (3-17-11)

Ben S.Ben Sun: The Strokes concert was surprisingly easy to get into for a free show, despite people hopping the fence near the port-a-potties. Vendors are super nice and some are fun to bargain with.

Matt G.Matt Glazer: This is Austin. It's a dog park, Presidential hot spot (thousands met then Sen Obama) and concert venue leave your mark too.

The Mohawk is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

6. The Mohawk

8.9
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: The bathrooms here are startlingly pristine compared to most other concert venues in the city, so don't hesitate at your first chance of relief.

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: An awesome outdoor venue for concerts and booze, especially during SXSW. We enjoyed the Ning party in 2011 and will be back for sure!

SpotifySpotify: Two levels of concert stages, and one inside. If you see a line outside, wait, it's worth it. Friendly staff and fun times!

Bass Concert Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

7. Bass Concert Hall

9.0
2350 Robert Dedman Dr (E 23rd St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · University of Texas-Austin · 40 tips and reviews

Siobhan K.Siobhan Kenna: Having a blast at the Rain concert!!!!! Haven't been here at Bass in years, its looking good.

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hall: Excellent spot to enjoy Broadway shows, ballets, concerts and more! Be sure to enjoy a cocktail during intermission and see if the sunset porch is available for an awesome view!

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: Amazing acoustics. World class facility. Bring plenty of cash, though, because a glass of boring, industrial wine will set you back at least $9!

Emo's East is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

8. Emo's East

7.6
2015 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Rock Club · Riverside · 33 tips and reviews

Josh M.Josh Meadows: Whatever you do, don't wear a Nirvana t shirt to a Courtney Love concert! My partner and I wore, Hole and Nirvana to be cute/respectful for lack of better words and she called me out. Good venue still

Mike H.Mike Holp: Led Zeppelin 2 killed it tonight! One of the best concerts of my entire life, even Robert Plant front stage at Bonnaroo!

Omar C.Omar Chavez: Excellent venue for concerts

Frank Erwin Center (ERC) is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

9. Frank Erwin Center (ERC)

7.5
1701 Red River St, Austin, TX
College Basketball Court · Downtown Austin · 70 tips and reviews

C M.C M: This multi-purpose arena (aka: "The Superdrum") is home court to the UT Men's and Women's basketball team when not catering to live concerts and other events.

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: The Longhorns basketball teams (men and women) hoop it up in the Erwin Center, which is also the home to many concerts, Disney on Ice-type shows, the circus and more.

janaki k.janaki kannan: Amazing arena for great concerts! Perfect venue close to UT

Empire Control Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

10. Empire Control Room

7.8
606 E 7th St (Red River), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 20 tips and reviews

Alexis V.Alexis Villanueva: Perfect place to have a concert.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Half covered outdoor concert venue. Sound and lights are good. One of the better hip hop bookers

Roger W.Roger Willis: Great venue with vintage arcade games.

Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

11. Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center

8.3
5800 McNeil Dr (Maverick Way W), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · 2 tips and reviews

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hall: Our family has enjoyed concerts here for all 4 years of high school with Jocelynn, all 3 years of Grisham with Scott and now with the Westwood high school band again in Scott's 9th grade year.

Stephen T.Stephen Touchet: Every year in March come hear the RRISD 5th grade music festival.

Moody Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

12. Moody Theater

8.8
310 Willie Nelson Blvd (at Guadelupe St), Austin, TX
Concert Hall · Downtown Austin · 4 tips and reviews

Miriam G.Miriam Goldman: Fantastic concert venue!

RaniaRania: Great venue. Only drawback is the low railings in the balcony row. Was a little scary to drink & dance knowing the only barrier between us and 2 floors down barely reaches mid thigh height.

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hall: Loved #momsohard on July 29th! Beautiful theater with comfortable seats.

Zilker Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

13. Zilker Park

9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 155 tips and reviews

Joey P.Joey Psykosis: This park is absolutely gorgeous, from canoeing and swimming to hiking, biking and watching amazing concerts, this place is truly one of a kind!

Roger W.Roger Willis: Great park. Not so great for concerts when people won't shut up.

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: For a refreshing afternoon, Zilker Park is the way to go. Go for a ride in the Zilker Zephyr, row a canoe or take a dip with the locals in Barton Springs Pool. It's 68F (20C) all year round! Read more.

Cactus Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

14. Cactus Cafe

8.5
2247 Guadalupe Street (at 24th), Austin, TX
Music Venue · University of Texas-Austin · 17 tips and reviews

Justin F.Justin Foster: A small concert venue/bar on the UT campus. Great acoustics and lots of Townes Van Zandt memorabilia.

Kyle E.Kyle Elrod: The acoustics and vibe in this place are absolutely perfect for a small concert.

Rolling StoneRolling Stone: Operated by the University of Texas, this taste-making venue opened in 1979 and has featured performances by Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Townes Van Zandt, and Lucinda Williams.

Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Austin.

15. Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater

8.6
2206 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX
Theater · Barton Hills · 26 tips and reviews

Let's GoLet's Go: Find this venue across from the Barton Springs pool, and enjoy free outdoor ballets, plays, musicals, and concerts most weekends from May to October. Read more.

Alex G.Alex Garcia: Loved the experience! Arrive about one hour before the show starts to get a good spot and bring a blanket, snacks, drinks, and bug spray!

Andrew W.Andrew Waldrup: DREAM! A Midsummer Night's Dream.