Local Living: What's Happening in Austin this August
- Austin Portfolio Real Estate
- Jul 29
- 2 min read

ACL Radio’s Blues on the Green | August 5-6
93.3 KGSR's Blues on the Green is back for another year at Zilker Park. This annual, family-friendly concert is free and open to all so bring your cooler, lay out your picnic blankets and get ready to rock the park.
For more information: HERE
The Drop-In Summer Concert Series | Ends August 14
93.3 KGSR & The Long Center have teamed up to bring you a free weekly concert series on the Long Center lawn all summer long. The lineup featured a diverse lineup of Austin’s favorite and emerging artists in the heart of downtown.
For more information: HERE
Zilker Summer Musical | Ends August 16
Pack a picnic and come enjoy the free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The outdoor theatre will host live performances Thursdays through Sundays, beginning around 8:15 p.m.
For more information: HERE
Band Together Texas | August 17
Benefit concert at Moody Center, headlined by Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, with Ryan Bingham, Kelly Clarkson, Lyle Lovett, and more. Proceeds go to flood relief efforts.
For more information: HERE
Paramount Summer Classic Films Series | Ends August 31
Flashing marquee lights. Buttery popcorn. Colossal screen. It’s that movie palace atmosphere, an air-conditioned oasis. They say that THIS is how movies were meant to be seen. The 51st Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series presented by CapMetro returns in May. New films will be announced each month.
For more information: HERE
Austin Pride Parade & Festival | August 23
Celebrated during Austin Pride Month each August, don’t miss this giant parade down Congress Avenue during the largest annual LGBTQI advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas.
For more information: HERE
The Front Fest | August 30-September 1
The Front Fest is an end-of-summer festival, featuring performances, films and creative experiences putting Texas women and LGBTQ+ creatives of all kinds at the front of our lineups.
For more information: HERE