{"id":2187154,"date":"2025-12-04T19:26:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2187154"},"modified":"2025-12-04T19:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:26:59","slug":"the-biggest-events-happening-in-austin-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-biggest-events-happening-in-austin-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"The biggest events happening in Austin, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lucky you.<\/i> You just found ATXtoday\u2019s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Austin each month.<\/p>\n

Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends \u2014 these are the top events we recommend heading to in December. Psst:<\/i> Don\u2019t forget to bookmark this page and come back \u2014 we update our guide monthly.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Concerts<\/h3>\n
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Several big artists are set to perform at ACL Live at The Moody Center this summer. | Photo via @michaelstarrrocks<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n

Marc Broussard + Taylor Rae<\/a><\/span> | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $35+ | The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard, Marc has been nurturing his musical gifts since childhood.<\/p>\n

Shane Smith & The Saints<\/a><\/span> | Friday, Dec. 5 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $27+ | Ray Wylie Hubbard and Jonathan Terrell will join the band\u2019s \u201cUgly Sweater Christmas Party\u201d show.<\/p>\n

Jim Brickman: \u201cThe Gift of Christmas\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 4-8 p.m. | McCullough Theatre | $46+ | Hear the pianist and \u201c2 Billion Streams\u201d clubmember\u2019s biggest hits live.<\/p>\n

Christone \u201cKingfish\u201d Ingram: \u201cThe Hard Road World Tour\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $41+ | The GRAMMY-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter will share the stage with Mathias Lattin for the evening.<\/p>\n

An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel CGP<\/a><\/span> | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $38+ | The guitar icon and performer of legend is a genre-bending artist.<\/p>\n

Bob Schneider & The Moonlight Orchestra<\/a><\/span> | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $31+ | This Austin-based musician has become a holiday season staple with his creative approach to music.<\/p>\n

A Night for Rich Brotherton<\/a><\/span> | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $50+ | This mini-festival will bring performers including Lyle Lovett, Charley Crockett, and Patty Griffin to the stage.<\/p>\n

Christmas with CeCe Winans<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $62+ | The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time will put you right in the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n

Jelly\u2019s 13th Annual Christmas Jam<\/a><\/span> | Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at 3Ten | $31 | Jonathan \u201cJelly\u201d Ellington has been entertaining Austinites with his holiday show since 2012.<\/p>\n

A Prairie Home Companion Christmas<\/a><\/span> | Thursday, Dec. 11 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $57+ | Enjoy stories, sketches, and songs with tons of local performers and audience participation.<\/p>\n

Portugal. the Man: \u201cThe Denali Tour\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Friday, Dec. 12 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $40+ | The \u201cFeel It Still\u201d band boasts a GRAMMY for \u201cBest Pop Duo\/Group Performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A Charlie Brown Christmas<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $28+ | Hear all the beloved Vince Guaraldi classics from the \u201cPeanuts\u201d universe to get you right in the holiday cheer.<\/p>\n

Billy Strings<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $59+ | The double GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter will serenade Austinites all night long.<\/p>\n

Billy Strings<\/a><\/span> | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $402+ | The ACL Festival alumnus also has a show at The Moody Center the night before.<\/p>\n

Pink Martini All-Stars present: \u201cA Season of Stars\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Monday, Dec. 15 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $42+ | This holiday show and \u201clittle orchestra\u201d promises triple the joy from plenty of performers.<\/p>\n

Mariachi Sol de M\u00e9xico de Jose Hernandez: \u201cMerry-Achi Christmas\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $35+ | The world-renowned mariachi band will entertain with renditions of classics like \u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d Suite to \u201cFeliz Navidad.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Allman Betts Family Revival<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $46+ | The ninth-annual event will be hosted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of the Allman Brothers Band legends.<\/p>\n

Michael Martin Murphey\u2019s Cowboy Christmas<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $31+ | The show with the legendary \u201cRio Grande Band,\u201d features western art, mesmerizing lighting, and artful production.<\/p>\n

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: \u201cThe Ghosts Of Christmas Eve\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $55+ | Hear the Trans-Siberian Orchestra\u2019s greatest hits at this holiday show.<\/p>\n

William Beckmann\u2019s \u201cLas Posadas Tour\u201d with Julianna Rankin<\/a><\/span> | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $29+ | The Texas crooner\u2019s fourth annual tour features Spanish songs and storytelling in support of Texas Hill Country flood victims.<\/p>\n

Robert Earl Keen: \u201cThe Greatest Christmas On Earth\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Friday, Dec. 19-Saturday, Dec. 20 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $53+ | \u201cThe party never ends\u201d when this famous musician is on stage.<\/p>\n

Patty Griffin<\/a><\/span> | Friday, Dec. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $60+ | Hear tracks from the singer-songwriter\u2019s new album, \u201cCrown Of Roses,\u201d live from the GRAMMY winner.<\/p>\n

Walker Lukens: “(Not) the Last Walt 3”<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $29+ | Zella Day, Laraaji, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Monica Valli, The McCuewans, and DJ Disko Cowboy will also join the party during this concert extravaganza.<\/p>\n

Ellis Bullard: Holiday Honky Tonk Jamboree<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 8-11 p.m. | The State Theatre | $35+ | This holiday jam session will also help kids have a holly, jolly Christmas with Toys for Tots.<\/p>\n

Kira Fontana: \u201cO Holy Night\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Free with RSVP | The singer will be joined by a 30-piece orchestra during this candlelit Christmas show.<\/p>\n

Leslie Odom Jr.: \u201cThe Christmas Tour\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $359+ | The Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning artist is putting the magic in the season this year.<\/p>\n

Clay Walker: New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $81+ | Say goodbye to 2025 with this multi-platinum country artist.<\/p>\n

Bob Schneider\u2019s Great Big Spectacular New Year\u2019s Eve Party<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $47+ | Let this legendary local musician usher you into the New Year.<\/p>\n

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Kill Tony<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $54+ | Phones will not be allowed at this collaborative comedy show, so sit back and enjoy the experience sans screens.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDisney\u2019s Beauty and the Beast\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Tuesday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 14 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $36+ | Be our guest to see this classic musical, with all the tunes you know and love from the Disney movie.<\/p>\n

\u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 3-Saturday, Jan. 3 | Times vary | Zach Theater | $28+ | This timeless tale of holiday spirit will return to the stage for its 11th season.<\/p>\n

\u201cA Charlie Brown Christmas\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 28 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Kleberg at Zach | $21+ | Join the Peanuts gang for a holiday retelling of their famous Christmas story.<\/p>\n

Duke Ellington\u2019s Nutcracker Suite<\/a><\/span> | Monday, Dec. 15 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $52+ | Ballet Afrique presents this performance to honor tradition, celebrate the season, and showcase the vibrant lens of Harlem\u2019s jazz era.<\/p>\n

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown<\/a><\/span> | Friday, Dec. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $48+ | Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? It\u2019s a WWE fight live in Austin.<\/p>\n

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Trail of Lights Fun Run<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 6-10 p.m. | Zilker Metropolitan Park | $45+ | Lace up your running shoes for a trot through Austin\u2019s most iconic holiday tradition.<\/p>\n

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Oh What Fun! Austin Holiday Market<\/a><\/span> | Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Dec. 21 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Republic Square | Free | Local makers at this market will switch out booths throughout the season, so there will always be something new to see.<\/p>\n

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Blue Genie Art Bazaar<\/a><\/span> | Friday, Nov. 14-Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Blue Genie Art Bazaar | Cost of purchase | Celebrate 25 years of this holiday market by and for Austinites.<\/p>\n

Mozart\u2019s 2025 Lake Austin Festival of Lights<\/a><\/span> | Monday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7-11 p.m. | Mozart\u2019s Coffee Roasters | $3+ | Bask in the sparkling lights and enjoy live performances with hot cocoa in-hand.<\/p>\n

Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll<\/a><\/span> | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Downtown | Free | Peruse everything Downtown Austin has to offer while soaking up holiday vibes.<\/p>\n

\u201cDie Hard\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Monday, Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $15 | Whether or not you believe this iconic film is a Christmas movie, you can see the Bruce Willis film on the big screen like its 1988.<\/p>\n

Austin Trail of Lights<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 10-Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Zilker Park | $0+ | Walk through the Capital City\u2019s time-honored light display, which has been running for more than 60 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhite Christmas\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Friday, Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $15 | Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen star in this 1954 holiday classic.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a Wonderful Life\u201d<\/a><\/span> | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $15 | Remember that every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings while you watch this 1946 Christmas classic.<\/p>\n

\u201cChristmas Vacation\u201d Screening with Chevy Chase<\/a><\/span> | Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $58+ | Chevy and Jayni Chase will share their tales from behind the scenes of this hilarious holiday film.<\/p>\n

A Drag Queen Christmas<\/a><\/span> | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $67+ | This 18+ drag show is the longest-running drag show in the country.<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s New Year<\/a><\/span> | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Auditorium Shores | $0+ | Ring in the new year with local vendors, entertainment from Chaparelle + The Head and the Heart, a drone show, and fireworks to welcome 2026.<\/p>\n

Have an event of your own you want to share with us?<\/i> Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:<\/p>\n