Created by Visit Austin Updated On: December 13, 2011
There are currently 200 live music venues in Austin and more than 1,900 musicians call the Live Music Capital of the World® home. These spots are just a sampling of our musical attractions.
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews
Visit Austin: A multi-level, indoor/outdoor venue featuring some of the best up-and-coming musicians around. Be sure and visit The Green Room - it's open 'most' of the time.
Rock Club · Central East Austin · 9 tips and reviews
Visit Austin: Austin's oldest standing blues club. This juke joint was an important part of the "Chitlin' Circuit" since 1945, serving up hot food and hotter blues.
Visit Austin: The legendary blues club is one of the reasons why Austin is considered the 'Live Music Capitol of the World.' Stevie Ray Vaughn got his start here and many blues legends also graced the stage.
Visit Austin: The Granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957.
Music Venue · University of Texas-Austin · 17 tips and reviews
Visit Austin: The Cactus Cafe is one of Austin's great acoustic music traditions. The Cactus has acquires a national reputation, showcasing top local, regional, national and international acoustic music acts.
Visit Austin: The Broken Spoke is Texas' most definitive dance hall. If you're ever in Austin, stop by for some traditional country music by some "real" country musicians.