The best way to spend summer in Austin is at one of the city’s wonderful free events. Here’s what’s on the calendar for June, July and August this year!
Sound & Cinema
Long Center | June 19, July 10 & 31, August 14 | 6-11p | Website
Catch a concert as the sun sets on Austin and stay for a feature movie on the lawn of the Long Center. For extra summer fun, head down Barton Springs for a beer at Billy's or walk the Congress bridge and take in the skyline at night.
Trailer Food Tuesdays
Long Center | June 26, July 17, August 7 | 5-9p
The only thing better than dinner from a food trailer is a whole lineup of food trailers against the Austin skyline! Eat your way through the city's finest food trailers at Trailer Food Tuesdays.
Zilker Summer Musical
Zilker Hillside Theatre | July 12-August 17
“Life is the Bubbles” with Zilker Theater! This annual summer series starts in July and the performers will be putting on a rendition of The Little Mermaid.
Summer Sunset Series
Republic Square Park | Tuesdays June 18-August 27 | 7:30-8:30p | Website
Join Wanderlust Yoga for the 2019 Summer Sunset Series in Republic Square Park. Sponsored by Outdoor Voices and KIND snacks, yogis will enjoy an evening filled with free yoga and a live DJ.
Blues on the Green
Zilker Park | July 17 & August 7 | 8-11p | Website
Grab a picnic blanket, canned wine and close friends before heading to Zilker for live music as the sun sets on the Austin skyline.
Free Admission at Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool | Daily | 5-8a & 9-10p | Website
Enjoy Barton Springs Pool for free this summer with free admission first thing in the morning or just before closing. Jump in for a night swim at 9pm and catch the tail end of a free show at Zilker Hillside Theater next door. Note: Barton Springs is closed on Thursdays for cleaning.
