The annual two-day festival at Zilker Park will be held June 9-10. (Courtesy Waterloo Media) (Courtesy Waterloo Media)
Locals can attend these events in East Austin happening in June and early July. Activities include an art show, battle of the bands and Independence Day concerts.
This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change.
Frutos de la Muerte
A play centered around a Guatemalan woman, her aunt, and their journey to understand the political climate through science and indigenous practices. The play was written and devised by Glass Half Full Theatre and is best suited for viewers ages 14 and older.
The annual two-day festival at Zilker Park will feature music from headliners Alejandro Escovedo and Brownout. Other acts include Aaron Behrens and Mama Duke.
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians invites employees from corporate workspaces to form bands and compete to win. All funds raised provide healthcare services to thousands of musicians.
June 10; 6:30 p.m. (doors open), 7 p.m. (show starts)
$25 (suggested donation for general admission tickets)
Austin FC will take over Auditorium Shores, transforming it into a soccer destination featuring food, beverage, family-friendly activities and viewing opportunities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening matches.
Observers of Beautiful Forms by Leah Shirley will be on display from May 25-August 22 with an artist talk in mid-June. The exhibit will showcase mixed-media art in response to the AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibition at First Austin in 2025.
Community members can gather at Rosewood Park for a Juneteenth parade and celebration. The annual park celebration will include food, retail and information vendors, kids activities and live music.
June 19; 10 a.m.-noon (historical parade), noon-9:45 p.m. (park celebration and fireworks)
Live music lovers can celebrate America’s independence day with live performances from Willie Nelson and Family, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, Margo Price and more.
July 4; 2:30 p.m. (doors open), 3:30 p.m. (show starts)
