To help you plan your month, here are all the fun things happening in Austin this January. Some of these events are free, some cost a little money, but they’re all guaranteed to be awesome. We’re going to break down some of the most talked-about January events happening around Austin this January 2022.
Cirque Italia Gold
January 1 – 17
Barton Creek Square Mall
Cirque Italia presents “Aquatic Spectacular.” The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom-designed water-stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this “unique feature” under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own!
Free Week
January 6 – 9
Dating back to 2003, Free Week is an annual event focusing on eating, drinking, and celebrating live music. It served as a way to keep performances and live music going at clubs and venues during a time where the city’s liveliness starts to die down (the beginning of January, one of the coldest points of winter). And now, it stretches from Austin to Nashville, bringing in thousands of attendees eager to hear great music for free.
Metaphysical and Holistic Life Expo – Austin
January 8
Norris Conference Center
Clear stagnation and boost your spirit! Austin’s Metaphysical & Holistic Life Expo is a fun, uplifting, and genuinely unique event born out of Austin’s Awakening Community!
Enjoy a variety of friendly practitioners from many popular psychic, metaphysical and holistic disciplines. This enlightening seasonal gathering is over 45 years old!
January Winter Igloos at Geraldine’s
January 8
Geraldine’s
Soak up the festivities of Austin, Texas at Geraldine’s with craft cocktails and light bites in your very own heated igloo — complete with blankets to curl up with, and records to spin! Whether you are visiting the city or a born and bread Austinite, booking an evening in one of our winter igloos is a picturesque Austin experience.
Rooftop Yoga at The Riley
January 9
The Riley Building
Outdoor Yoga every Sunday at 10:30am on the rooftop of The Riley Building, in partnership with Black Swan Yoga and Austin Private Yoga
The Roosevelt Room’s Master Class Series – Home Bartending 101
January 16
The Roosevelt Room
Learn how to craft delicious cocktails like the pros with this two-hour introductory course covering all of the cocktail basics, led by members of our talented bar staff. Attendees will learn the tools of the trade, and how to properly measure, shake, stir, strain, and garnish. Each attendee will also get to enjoy three cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, all while learning a brief history of the drinks being made.
MLK Celebration
January 18
Downtown Austin
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by attending Austin’s MLK Celebration. Enjoy live music, watch the parade, and browse goods from local merchants at this street fair. For more information, visit the official website.
Ballet Afrique Presents: Duke Ellington’s Nutcrack
January 22
Moody Amphitheater
Ballet Afrique presents a colorful interpretation of a holiday classic set to the music of Duke Ellington’s: The Nutcracker Suite. Watch them at the Moody Amphitheater on January 22nd, 2pm. More details here.
Austin Trap and Paint
January 23
Enjoy a memorable time painting with friends or loved ones accompanied by trap music tunes from the latest and hottest artists, drinks, gourmet food, and fun vibes. The event will be from 2 pm – 1 am, so whether you make this your first stop of the evening before continuing to hit the streets of Austin, or you decide to make it an all-day or all-night main event, plenty of fun will be had by all. Tickets are $25.
Downhill to Downtown 3M Half Marathon
January 23
Downtown Austin
Whether you opt to stand on the sidelines to cheer on runners or compete yourself, the 3M annual half marathon is an event to put on your to-do list while in Austin. Passing some of Austin’s most popular locations and landmarks on a 13.1-mile course, that mostly goes downhill, this race is considered to have one of the fastest courses in the country. It’s perfect for those aiming to run a personal best time. More details here.
Le Garage Sale
January 22-23, 2022
Palmer Events Center
A twice-yearly sale event that features over 100+ local, independent retailers and designers under one roof for two days of targeted and focused shopping. The curated list of vendors brings their excess inventory to sell to serious, like-minded shoppers who are looking to access the merchandise from top local stores and designers with ease.
There are plenty of events in Austin all-year-round, you’ll never run out of things to do! Thinking of moving to Austin? Speak to one of our relocation specialists!
