Enjoy live music in the park or attend a video game festival with this list of events happening in and around Austin this July.

Fun Run & Walk

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a 1k and 5k trail run in Dripping Springs. All ages, levels, and speeds are welcome.South Austin Summer Fest

The Far Out Lounge will have an indoor and outdoor stage for performances by Big Bill, Junkbunny, Die Hard Habits, Ratchet Dolls, Wild Heaven and more.
  • July 6, noon-midnight
  • $10-$15 (advance tickets), $20 (day of tickets)
  • The Far Out Lounge, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin
  • www.thefaroutaustin.com
Pan Am Hillside Concert Series

Grab a blanket and some lawn chairs for Austin’s longest running free concert series in East Austin. Concert lineups include Joe Arias Starlight Band, George Mercado, Ruben Ramos & Mexican Revolution and more. The first concert series will take place on July 9.Zilker Summer Musical


Zilker Theatre Productions will present its 65th annual summer musical in the park. This year's production is “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” Performances run Thursdays-Sundays during the summer.
  • July 12-August 17, 8:15 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Drive, Austin
  • www.zilker.org
Austin Chamber Music Festival

The Austin Chamber Music Center will present local, emerging, and international-touring chamber artists at its annual festival. This summer’s lineup includes Emerson Quartet’s Philip Setzer, Kronos Quartet’s Jeffrey Zeigler, Anton Nel, American String Quartet and more.Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors

The Wildflower Center will be transformed into the prehistoric supercontinent of Pangea at this new exhibit featuring 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs.
  • Through July 17
  • Free-$15
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin
  • www.wildflower.org
Classic Games Fest

Enjoy all things retro video games with tournaments, live music, a free play arcade, cosplay contest and more at this festival.
  • July 19-21, 3-8 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturday); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday)
  • $35-$95
  • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
  • www.classicgamefest.com
Summer Vibe Market


Shop from over 100 local artists, listen to live music, enjoy complimentary cocktails and more at this two-day family-friendly market.