Your Ultimate Guide to Austin's Spring and Summer Outdoor Concert Series

As the temperatures rise in Austin, Texas, the city comes alive with a vibrant outdoor concert scene. From family-friendly events to intimate performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while soaking up the sun or relaxing under the stars. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the outdoor concert series happening this spring and summer.

What To Expect

• Diverse Concert Series: Austin offers a variety of outdoor concerts, catering to different musical tastes and age groups.

• Free Events: Many concerts are free, making them accessible to all.

• Local Venues: Enjoy live music at iconic local venues and parks.

Rock The Park

KUTX's "Rock the Park" series features free, family-friendly concerts at the Mueller Lake Park amphitheater. The remaining shows for this season include:

• May 17: promqueen, plus DJ Jester the Filipino Fist

• June 7: Pelvis Wrestley, plus Charlie Faye & The Fanimals

Hartman Foundation Concerts In The Park

The Austin Symphony Orchestra hosts free concerts every Sunday at the Hartman Concert Lawn, located at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. The schedule includes:

• May 5: Wind Quintet

• May 12: String Quartet

• May 19: Brass Quintet

• June 2: Wind Quintet

• June 9: String Quartet

• June 16: Brass Quintet

Cosmic Summer Concert Series

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden brings back its Summer Concert Series every other Wednesday. Upcoming shows include:

• May 15: Kathryn Legendre

• May 29: Suzanna Choffel

• June 12: Kalu & the Acoustic Joint

• June 26: Atash

• July 18: Johnny Goudie & Friends

The Drop-In

Starting May 23, The Long Center and ACL Radio will host free outdoor concerts every Thursday until August 15 (excluding July 4). The lineup features a variety of artists, including:

• Alesia Lani

• Barb

• Bidi Bidi Banda

• Cactus Lee

• Dale Watson & His Lonestars

Live On The Lawn

Georgetown's Parks and Recreation Department presents "Live on the Lawn," a monthly concert series at Garey House. This summer's schedule includes:

• May 29: Second Hand Rose Band

• June 26: Home at Last

• July 31: Not Past 11

Blues On The Green

After a tumultuous start to the year, the beloved Blues on the Green concert series at Zilker Park is back. This year’s event will take place on:

• June 11: Featuring Golden Dawn Arkestra, Nané, and Grace Sorensen

• June 12: Featuring Riders Against the Storm, Carmelo Haze, and The Point

Music In The Garden

While specific details for this year’s "Music in the Garden" at Zilker Botanical Garden are yet to be announced, this event typically features live music on select summer days.

Festivals And More

In addition to concert series, Austin hosts several music festivals this summer, including:

• Spring Pecan Street Festival: May 4-5

• Hot Luck Festival: May 23-26

• Austin Pride Parade and Festival: August 10

With a rich tapestry of outdoor concerts and music festivals, Austin is the perfect destination for music lovers this spring and summer. Whether you prefer the sounds of a symphony or the energy of a local band, there’s no shortage of live music to enjoy in the Texas sun!