Live Music Tonight in Austin: 5 Rooms to Walk Into
For live music tonight in Austin, walk into one of these five rooms: the Continental Club, the Saxon Pub, the Elephant Room, Antone's or C-Boy's. Each one keeps a busy calendar, and several start early. Check the calendar, bring cash for the tip jar and stay for the second set.
Open since 1955 on South Congress, with roots, rockabilly, country, swing, rock and blues every night of the week. Look for the neon sign.
A South Lamar listening room with a full show calendar, some sets free with tips appreciated and others ticketed.
A basement jazz bar on Congress with live music 7 nights a week since 1991. Weeknights open at 5pm, with a $5 cover from 6pm to 8pm Monday to Friday.
A downtown blues club with a full calendar of ticketed shows plus a Jazz Room. Doors open an hour before showtime.
A South Congress juke joint open every night, from 6pm on Monday and 3pm on Sunday until 2am. The Jade Room opens at 9pm Tuesday to Saturday.
How we checked: Hours, covers and show calendars were confirmed on each venue's own site on Nov 6, 2026.
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