Make 2022 your year by hitting all of these events that will get you pumped to ring in the New Year! Check out events like the Austin Marathon, SXSW festival’s epic return, the Austin Rodeo, Blues on the Green, and so many more!
Test your pace and strength by signing up for the Austin Marathon! You can also run a half marathon or participate in a 5k run as well. The Austin Marathon benefits the historic Paramount Theatre.
Sunday, February 20, 2022
📍 200 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
An annual, first-class seafood event celebrating oysters in Austin, TX is held every year on the last Saturday in February. Enjoy this delicious mollusk in a variety of forms at the Austin Oyster Festival.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
📍422 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78703
Uniting all creative innovators in one city, SXSW Festival is known for gathering thinkers and creators for an interactive showcase of various mediums. See art, music, film, and tech come together in our beautiful city.
March 11-20th, 2022
📍 500 E Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78701
See a true Texan event when you attend the annual Austin Rodeo. There are tons of different events surrounding the rodeo like bbq cook offs, galas, auctions, clay shoots and so much more!
Mar 12 – 26, 2022
📍Travis County Exposition Center | 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX
Enjoy the Irish heritage at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. See tons of Irish step dancing, live music, and enjoy tons of traditional food!
Wednesday, March 17th, 2022
📍Location TBA, see website.
Get your adrenaline rush when you attend the next Nascar at COTA event in Austin. Check out tons of premium experiences, weekend packages, and camping opportunities at this epic race weekend.
March 25-27, 2022
📍9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard
Austin, TX 78617
NASCAR at COTA – FEVO Friday
March 25, 2022
NASCAR – Pit Boss 250 & Toyota Tundra 225
March 26, 2022
NASCAR – EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
March 27, 2022
NASCAR at COTA – Weekend Pass Tickets
March 25-27, 2022
A whimsical festival celebrating this aerial pasttime, the ABC Kite Festival is one Austin’s best outdoor festivals to attend!
March 27-28, 2022
📍 2207 Lou Neff Rd.
Austin, TX 78746
Feeling the need for speed? Check out the annual MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas!
April 8-10, 2022
📍 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd. Austin, TX 78617
MotoGP US Grand Prix – Friday Only
April 8, 2022
MotoGP US Grand Prix – Saturday Only
April 9, 2022
MotoGP US Grand Prix – Sunday Only
April 10, 2022
MotoGP US Grand Prix – 3 day Pass
April 8-10, 2022
Get your laughs out at Austin’s best comedy festival at the Moontower Comedy Festival. Check out quality standup acts, live podcasts, and tons of parties!
April 13-24, 2022
📍Multiple Locations
Benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation, the annual Hot Luck Live Music and Food Festival is back for Memorial Day weekend in 2022!
May 26-29, 2022
📍Various Locations
Presented by Austin City Limits Radio, Blues on the Green is the annual summertime live music you don’t want to miss. Chill out in Zilker Park, have a picnic, and enjoy some live local bands!
July 27-28 | August 10-11, 2022
📍 2207 Lou Neff Rd.
Austin, TX 78746
This staple festival is finally back for their not one, but two events in 2022! The Pecan Street Festival is one of the largest, longest-running arts, crafts, and music festivals in Austin.
Spring Pecan Festival | May 7-8, 2022
Fall Pecan Festival | September 17-18, 2022
📍Austin’s Sixth Street Historic District
Austin, TX 78701
Ring in the fall season and find your perfect pumpkin for carving at the next Texas Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy cider, fall activities, and of course, pumpkin carving!
September 24-November 7, 2022
📍 10930 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78646
Enjoy the expansive Zilker Park grounds and see your favorite musical act at the next Austin City Limits Festival. Enjoy local food vendors, artwork, and tons of different vendors at one Austin’s best music fesivals!
Ocotober 7-9 | October 14-16
📍Zilker Park | 2207 Lou Neff Rd.
Austin, TX 78746
ACL Weekend One
Austin City Limits Festival – Friday Only
October 7, 2022
Austin City Limits Festival – Saturday Only
October 8, 2022
Austin City Limits Festival – Sunday Only
October 9, 2022
ACL – Weekend One – 3 Day Pass Tickets
October 7-9, 2022
ACL Weekend Two
Austin City Limits Festival – Friday Only
October 14, 2022
Austin City Limits Festival – Saturday Only
October 15, 2022
Austin City Limits Festival – Sunday Only
October 16, 2022
ACL – Weekend Two – 3 Day Pass Tickets
October 14-16, 2022
Try tons of different local beers from breweries all over Texas. The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is one of the events in 2022 you don’t want to miss!
October 21, 2022
📍Location TBA
Experience several local filmmakers as they present their own works of art through film at the next Austin Film Festival!
October 27-Noveber 3, 2022
📍 1801 Salina St.
Austin, TX 78702
Gather around to watch talented pickle ball players volley it out at the annual Pickleball MLP Championship at Dreamland!
November 5-7, 2022
📍2770 W Hwy 290 Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Get your cheesy cravings satiated when you visit this epic festival celebrating one of our favorite comfort foods: the Austin Mac ‘n Cheese Festival!
Sunday, Nov 21, 2022
📍 10001 Metric Blvd.
Austin, TX 78758
Prepare to be dazzled when you drive down the annual Peppermint Parkway. Experience immersive holiday lights, dancing elves, and a plaza of activities and food to enjoy at the end!
December 2022
📍 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
Austin, TX 78617
Check out the glimmering lights next holiday season when you visit the Austin Trail of Lights. Plan your trip with family or friends and fest your eyes on nearly 2 million light arrangements!
December 21, 2022
📍 2207 Lou Neff Rd
Austin, TX 78746
Grab a hot coffee, hot cocoa, a giant cooke, or whatever you’re heart desires when you visit the annual Mozart’s Light Show. The entire waterfront patio is full of festive lights for you enjoy!
Multiple Dates 2022
📍3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
Learn more about the notorious bats that reside underneath Congress Bridge at the annual Bat Festival. See why Austin is called the Bat City!
Date TBA
📍Congress Bridge, Austin, TX 78704
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