Austin Concert Venues

Cheer up Charlie's is an LGBTQ bar located on 900 Red River St, Austin, TX. The venue presents a variety of acts, ranging from indie to dance. Not only is it a cool place but it also gives off an easy going vibe. Junior Laurel Bodah said, “The environment is naturally very open and accepting. Everyone is just doing their own thing and support you doing yours.” The outside set up is just a small stage, not even a foot off the ground, and just an open floor where concert goers can stand without being squished or anything. For more info follow Cheer up Charlie's on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @CheerUpCharlies.

Mohawk Austin is a bar and event venue located on 912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701. This venue hosts events regularly, including concerts and private events. “Mohawk is so cool. The area in front of the stage is so intimate,” said junior Laurel Bodah. What is another good thing about this venue is that it does have an area where people can go for other reasons free of charge. There are many concert-goers that like to be close to the stage but for those who don’t like to be, there is a balcony upstairs where you can see the concert just as fine. For more info follow Mohawk Austin on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @mohawkaustin. 

Stubb’s Bar-B-Q is located on 801 Red River St, Austin, TX. Stubbs is a restaurant but it’s also popular for the concerts held in the amphitheater in the back. Since Stubbs is a more spacious venue, the events are enjoyable. Everyone can be packed together, but it provides areas where you can go if you get uncomfortable. For example toward the back of the venue, there are concrete areas where there is enough space for one to take a breather if needed. Overall the concerts here are very energizing and you can grab a bite to eat. For more information, follow Stubb’s on Twitter, and Facebook @ StubbsAustin and Instagram @stubbsaustinsss. 

Emo’s is a venue located on 2015 E. Riverside Dr. Originating in the punk rock trenches of the Red River Music District in the early ’90s the venue brought a strong authentic rock personality, which helped shape Austin’s thriving culture of live music. The venue also has a website to buy tickets in advance so you don’t have to buy at the door. The website is emosaustin.com which provides information on upcoming events. Emo’s provides entertainment other than live music such as comedy shows, movie screenings, and charity functions. For more info follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @emosaustin. 

Empire Control and Garage room is located on 606 E. Seventh St. Empire is a venue that gives off a “quirky warehouse” vibe because the the location is split into three sections. Empire garage, Empire control room, and finally the Empire patio. The venue’s website is empireatx.com which provides details about the upcoming shows.Shows host upcoming artists, and big artists like Ski Mask the Slump God, and Comethazine who will be performing with Lil Gnar in January. There is a $5 fee if you’re under 18 at the door and you’ll be “marked”. For more info follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @EmpireATX. 

The Parish is Located in the heart of downtown Austin on 214 E Sixth St. The Parish is a venue that hosts shows spanning from indie rock, electronic, hip-hop, funk, and everything in between. Despite The Parish being located on the second floor it gives off an underground vibe. In addition to their reputation for amazing live music, they host the Moontower Comedy Festival. The Parish is well known for being one of the best indoor live music venues in all of Austin. For upcoming shows go to theparishaustin.com to see who’s performing and when. For more info follow them on Twitter, and Instagram @parishatx and Facebook @theparishatx.