What’s Happening in Austin This Weekend? (May 23–26, 2025)
Memorial Day weekend is packed with exciting events, delicious food, and family fun all across Austin. Whether you’re into music, food festivals, cultural showcases, or outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your ultimate guide to the coolest things happening in the city this weekend:
Music & Nightlife
Hot Luck Live Food Festival
Curated by BBQ legend Aaron Franklin, this four-day festival combines live-fire cooking with incredible live music. Don’t miss the Friday night “Nite Moves” street food party or Saturday’s “Al Fuego” cookout. Proceeds benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation.
Ryan Adams – Heartbreaker ’25 Tour
Catch alt-country icon Ryan Adams at ACL Live at The Moody Theater on Friday, May 23.
DJ Nobu at Concourse Project
Enjoy a hypnotic night of techno with this legendary Japanese DJ on Friday.
Firefly Symphony with Will Taylor
A magical outdoor concert under the stars, happening Friday at 7:45 PM
Arts & Culture
Austin Sketch Fest
This annual comedy event brings together top local and national sketch and improv acts. Laughter guaranteed.
“Dog Days” Art Show
Celebrate all things canine with live dog portrait painting, adoptions, and even a doggy dance party!
Dinner + Movie: Tex-Mex Edition
Enjoy a special screening of the 1976 documentary Chulas Fronteras, a Tex-Mex feast, and Tejano/Norteño vinyl DJ sets at Lynny’s x Neighborhood Molino.
Food & Drink
Austin Greek Festival
Dive into Greek culture with traditional music, folk dancing, and authentic food. A must-visit!
True Texas Tunes at H-E-B South Congress
Saturday, May 24 from 11 AM to 1 PM – Live performances by Marcia Ball, Floyd Domino, and Nick Connolly.
Family-Friendly Fun
Dinos in the Wild at the Wildflower Center
Explore lifelike animatronic dinosaurs – a fun and educational experience running through August 17.
Mysteries of Science at the Science Mill
Hands-on science activities perfect for curious young minds.
Sports & Outdoors
Ascension Seton CapTex Triathlon
One of Austin’s most exciting athletic events. Join the crowd or cheer on the triathletes!
**Zilker Hillside Theater – **Julius Caesar
Watch a free outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy under the stars, nightly at 8 PM