Catch festivals and international acts like Sting and Jimmy Eat World on Moody Amphitheater ’s grassy lawn. The 04 Center rocks by night and still holds Sunday services in a 1960s A-frame church. Out at the Circuit of The Americas, Germania Insurance Amphitheater attracts names like Post Malone and KISS. LATIN/WORLD MUSIC Relaxed Sahara Lounge brings global music to Austin. Saturday is Africa night, with Afrobeats and a complimentary spicy buffet. Honey-sweet reggae and upbeat Latin rhythms keep the mood high at Flamingo Cantina . Latin club Mala Vida brings regional Mexican and reggaeton music to Downtown Austin. Nearby, DJs and Latin banda acts heat things up across all three stories of Mala Fama . Both clubs are neon wonderlands. Ryan Davis at Nica on 4th JAZZ Above The Continental Club, the smaller Continental Gallery is a more intimate affair with live jazz most nights. Underground basement club The Elephant Room is cozy, with a low ceiling and dark interior. The “no talking” policy at Monks Jazz Club means music comes first, now in a new South Austin location. At basement listening lounge Parker Jazz Club , nights are electric, with sultry blue lighting and craft cocktails. Elegant Prohibition bar Nica on 4th celebrates the Jazz Age with mellow music and high-end sips. At Speakeasy , you’ll find the candlelit Music Lounge, cover bands in The Ballroom and an open-air rooftop with DJs. Local dive Hole in the Wall has been a legend maker since 1974 — acts like Spoon and Shakey Graves got their start here. The Far Out Lounge & Stage goes big on offbeat events, like psychedelic music festivals and colorful country showcases. ACOUSTIC On the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, Cactus Cafe has launched student careers and lured pro musicians to its intimate stage since 1979. Nightly live music at The Saxon Pub starts at happy hour and continues late in a wood-walled listening den. Traditional and genre-Slackfest at Flamingo Cantina POP & ECLECTIC TOP TO BOTTOM: AIDAN LOUGHRAN; JAY YBARRA Major acts like Lady Gaga and the Eagles take the stage at the world-class Moody Center arena. Spend all day at Radio/East with morning coffee, seasonal cocktails and an outdoor stage for indie and pop. LGBTQ+-friendly Cheer Up Charlies welcomes everyone to its neon-lit dance parties and drag shows. Legendary ACL Live at The Moody Theater puts you close to your favorite artists and comedians, while intimate ACL Live at 3TEN welcomes rising talent, tribute bands and dance parties. Be sure to follow Music Austin on Instagram at @musicaustin 13
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