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Austin bar and venue Valhalla to permanently close after 17 years

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Katlynn Fox

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Published August 31, 2026 at 4:19 p.m. CT

Austin bar and venue Valhalla to permanently close after 17 years — Valhalla is located in Austin's Red River Cultural District. (Courtesy Red River Cultural District)

The owner of Austin bar and venue, Valhalla, announced its upcoming closure on Oct. 26, according to a social media post. The building sold in late August and new ownership is invoking the termination clause in Valhalla’s lease.

“We knew this was coming and it still feels sad,” owner Seth Levy shared online. “But, a bandaid being ripped off is better than the slow peel.”

The context

The venue, located in Austin’s Red River Cultural District, started in November 2009, according to the post. Valhalla has been home to local live music events, shows and festivals like Hot Summer Nights.

One more thing

Valhalla’s last day is Oct. 26, though the venue is hoping to stay open until Halloween, the owner said online.

“I’m sure I’ll shed my fair share of tears in the coming days as I see so many dear friends and regulars and reflect on past times,” Levy shared in late August. “But, we’ve got 59 days to make a few more memories.”