Catch your favorite music artists and discover more about arts and culture this September 2025! Check out this list of the largest annual events in Austin from music festivals, comedy shows, and food fests!
Zilker Relays
September 5, 2025
Zilker Park
Zilker Relays is a 10-mile race with teams composed of 4 runners. Each participant runs a 2.5-mile loop from one central festival or transition area. Everyone is welcome! Don’t miss out on the drinks, music, and live music during the event and the afterparty!
More details here.
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
September 7, 2025
Far Out Lounge and Stage
Get ready to feel the heat at the 35th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, happening Sunday, September 7, 2025, at The Far Out Lounge and Stage. What started as a small contest in 1990 has grown into one of Austin’s most iconic food festivals, attracting thousands of spice lovers and over 10,000 attendees.
HAAM Benefit Day
September 23, 2025
Throughout Austin
HAAM, or the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians provides access to affordable healthcare for Greater Austin’s low-income, working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. Join HAAM for live music performances at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park and in various iconic music venues throughout Austin.
More details here.
Fall Pecan Street Festival
September 13 – 14, 2025
Hill Country Galleria
The Pecan Street Festival returns this fall with two full days of art, music, and local flavor in the heart of Austin. This free outdoor event showcases over 300 vendors offering handmade art, crafts, and unique finds. Visitors can enjoy live music, delicious food, and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates Austin’s creative spirit.
Austin Museum Day
September 21, 2025
Museums Across Austin
Austin Museum Day invites the community to explore the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene with a full day of free access to exhibitions, tours, and special activities. Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this annual event brings together dozens of museums and cultural institutions across the area, opening their doors for a day of discovery and inspiration.
Fantastic Fest
September 18 – 25, 2025
Austin, Texas
Fantastic Fest celebrates its 20th anniversary with an epic return to Austin from September 18 to 25, 2025. As the world’s largest genre film festival, this iconic event gathers filmmakers, fans, and thrill-seekers for eight unforgettable days of world premieres, wild parties, and cinematic mayhem. Known for its bold programming and boundary-pushing storytelling, Fantastic Fest is where horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and cult cinema shine.
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