Live Music Venues, Theaters & Comedy in Zilker & Barton Springs
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Live Music Venues, Theaters & Comedy in Zilker & Barton Springs, checked by People of Austin. Music rooms, dance halls, theaters, comedy clubs, cinemas and stadiums. For what is on tonight, see the events calendar.
Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater
A free summer musical on the Zilker hillside every July and August since 1959, with Singin' in the Rain in 2026; bring blankets, a cooler, and claim a spot early.
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
A holiday season arts and crafts market at the Palmer Events Center, running since the original Armadillo World Headquarters days, with live music on stage.
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Two October weekends of headliners across multiple stages in Zilker Park, with Austin restaurants on the food lineup and an Austin Kiddie Limits area.
Austin Trail of Lights
Each December the Trail of Lights turns Zilker Park into a walkable winter wonderland of light tunnels, displays, food and live entertainment.
Zilker Holiday Tree
A Moonlight Tower strung with thousands of lights becomes Austin's holiday tree each December, where families spin underneath to watch the lights swirl.
Happy hours in Zilker & Barton Springs
| Venue | Days | Hours | Deals | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuy's (Barton Springs)Zilker & Barton Springs · Chain-wide deal; site says hours vary by location | SMTWTFS |
3pm to 6pm | $5 chips and dips (queso, compuesto), specials on house 'ritas, Texas 'tinis, beer and wine Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Press-confirmed source |
| Salt Traders Coastal Cooking (Zilker)Zilker & Barton Springs · Monday runs all night 3:30pm-9pm | SMTWTFS |
3:30pm to 6:30pm | $1 off all oysters, $5 off 'beginnings' starters, $1 off drinks Low-carb lane: oysters |
Venue-confirmed source |
| El Alma Cafe y CantinaZilker & Barton Springs · Rooftop and ground-level patio; kids menu not confirmed | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6pm | $5 beers, $5 sangria, $6 to $7 margaritas and discounted appetizers | Press-confirmed source |
| Juliet Italian Kitchen (Barton Springs)Zilker & Barton Springs · Wine and cocktail prices vary slightly between 2026 guides. | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6pm | $3 off apps and pizza, $6 wine by the glass, $6 draft beer, $6-10 signature cocktails Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Press-confirmed source |