August: Events Around Austin
August is the perfect time to enjoy Austin with your loved ones. Whether you’re having a barbecue, family outing or a social gathering, we’ve rounded up the best things to do for the month.
THEATRE and CONCERT
MEAN GIRLS
August 2-7, 2022 | BASS CONCERT HALL – TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 2350 ROBERT DEDMAN
Broadway’s latest smash hit, Mean Girls has earned 12 Tony nominations. With a book by Fey, direction by Book of Mormon’s Casey Nicholaw, music and lyrics by Jeff Richmond and Legally Blonde’s Nell Benjamin, this Broadway show will surely win the hearts of it’s teenage viewers.
Kevin Hart
August 7, 2022 | MOODY CENTER ATX – ROBERT DEDMAN DRIVE 2001, AUSTIN, TX 78712
Kevin Hart is one of the most successful comedians in the world today. He has been in films like Central Intelligence, Jumanji and Get Hard, but it is his own life experiences that make his material so relatable to so many people.
KIDZ BOP KIDS
August 28, 2022 | GERMANIA INSURANCE AMPHITHEATRE – 9201 CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78617
The Kidz Bop Kids take their music directly to the heart of kids. With fun and upbeat arrangements of your favorite pop songs, they’ll be able to have a great time dancing along at home with you or at a party, family picnic or sporting event! So get ready to put aside a little time for yourself and dance along with these talented young singers.
LANY
August 31, 2022 | GERMANIA INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER – 9201 CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78617
LANY’s explosive debut is a refreshing take on the lo-fi, 90s R&B sound. The combination of nostalgic synths and wistful vocals creates a lush, electronic sound that begs you to sing along and dance uncontrollably. With bold lyrics coated in a cinematic perspective and upbeat music that makes you want to move, this band is bound to be a hit. Don’t miss this chance to see them live.
SHOWS and FESTIVITIES
Hot Summer Nights
August 4-6, 2022 | Various Locations
Have the perfect nightlife hot spot in downtown Austin with this free music festival. Experience the amazing lineups, unique performances and eclectic sounds at various venues – beats you can dance to!
The Drop-In Summer Concert Series
August 4 & 11, 2022 | Hartman Concert Lawn – 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704
Inspired by Austin’s love of alfresco jams, the Drop-In is back. This free outdoor concert series is driven by Austin Subaru, and with select nights programmed by Black Fret. Each day’s lineup may vary and food trucks/pop-up restaurants/special events will take over our party patio for special events. We invite you to come and enjoy the entertainment.
Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
August 4-28, 2022 | Hutto Park on Brushy Creek in Hutto, Texas
Experience the incomparable, life-changing beauty of Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpieces in this stunning, custom-made exhibition designed to bring you face-to-face with them. With 34 beautifully reproduced artworks, including some of the most recognizable scenes from the famed ceiling murals, step through a time-lapse of what it must have been like to experience these works firsthand.
Summer Sizzle “Seltzer”
August 5, 2022 | Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Temple TX
Summer Sizzle is an up-and-coming annual event celebrating at the Santa Fe Plaza, downtown Temple. Be sure to check out all of the fun, including live music, food trucks, and fun family games.
Koke Fest
August 5-6, 2022 | Hutto Park on Brushy Creek in Hutto, Texas
Get down to Texas for two days of live country music and fun at the Koke Fest in Hutto, Texas. The fest features artists from around the country and includes food, drinks, and fun for all ages.
Harker Heights Farmers Market
August 6, 2022 | 305 Millers Xing, Harker Heights, TX 76548-5666, United States
Come and visit the market at the Harker Heights City Hall parking lot for local farmers, producers, and artisans for a variety of products like vegetables, fruits, plants, honey, jams, jellies, pickles, baked goods, hand crafted items, and much more!
Bell County Comic Con 2022
August 6-7, 2022 | Bell County Expo Center
Come join us at Bell County Comic Con! We are a family friendly event that focuses on pop culture, comic books and gaming, There will be artists, superheroes, comic and toy exhibitors, games, cosplay contests, celebrity guests and much more!
August 13, 2022 | Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area
Bring the whole family out to enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation area. Take along your lawn chair, blanket, snacks and enjoy the film under the open sky.
Austin Pride Parade & Festival
August 20, 2022 | Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse Segovia St.
Take in the sights and sounds of LGBTQ+ Pride. This year’s Pride Parade will highlight everything from the music to the costumes. A huge celebration of the LGBT community and so much more, it features a parade, a roller-skating event, and a huge after-party. Those who attend will also get to experience some amazing food and art vendors.
Austin Summer Carnival
August 27, 2022 | VENUE ATX, 516 E 6th St, Austin Texas 78701
Enjoy a music and dance festival – with plenty of spectacular costumes, guest musicians and DJs. It showcases the rich heritage of African culture and its waves through the Caribbean, Brazil and Latin America.
Bat Fest
August 27, 2022 | 2100 Ave of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX, 78613
Celebrating 17 years of bat flights, Bat Fest has become Austin’s most popular local event. Witness 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats from under the Congress Bridge. Bat Fest is a celebration of teamwork and artistry, featuring local food and drink, live music, comedy, and fireworks.
Austin Train Show
August 27-28, 2022 | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas
The Austin Train Show will feature over 25,000 square feet of rail wood modeling at the annual event. This interactive workshop allows spectators to learn the basics of equipment and layout design, as well as utilize their own creativity. Attendees can enjoy vendors, raffles and more during this unique experience.
SPORTS
Cedar Park Pro Rodeo
August 12-13, 2022 | HEB Center at Cedar Park, Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park Pro Rodeo is an exciting family-friendly event, which features the best professional rodeo performances of the year. You’ll enjoy two spectacular evenings of bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and more.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
August 13-14, 2022 | Moody Center ATX, Austin, TX
Keep the family together as we reimagine one of the most iconic cars for kids, the Hot Wheels Monster Truck toys that have entertained kids and families for decades. Hot Wheels created this world-class immersive experience using state-of-the-art tracking technology to link a full-size scaled Hot Wheels Monster truck toy to a specially created live-action show.
PBR Team Series: PBR – Professional Bull Riders
August 26-28, 2022| Moody Center ATX, Austin, TX
The PBR Team Championships is one of the most exciting events in professional bull riding. The tournament is a western lifestyle event featuring the most exciting eight-seconds in sports along with concerts, a western lifestyle expo, and non-stop entertainment.
Round Rock Express vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers
August 30-31, 2022 | Dell Diamond, Round Rock, TX
The Round Rock Express vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers matchup is part of the Minor League Baseball calendar and will take place this August.
Texas Longhorns Women’s Volleyball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
August 31, 2022 | Gregory Gym, Austin, TX
Texas Longhorns Women’s Volleyball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers is coming on August 31, 2022 in Austin, Texas. You may choose from different ticket packages to enjoy the show and more.
Austin FC vs. Portland Timbers
August 31, 2022 | Q2 Stadium, Austin, TX
As part of Major League Soccer, Austin FC is going head to head with Portland Timbers. Currently, Austin FC ranks 1st, while Portland Timbers hold 9th position. This is a perfect bonding time for families who loves soccer.
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