Nick Hayden

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 18-24

Newsletter

Mar 18, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 18-24

Last Day of SXSW, Barton Springs Pool opening delayed, F1 music headliners announced, Texas Longhorns advance into March Madness tournament

Nick Hayden

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 11-17

Newsletter

Mar 11, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 11-17

Your ultimate guide to 2026 SXSW, FREE resources to help you navigate all the popups and parties, History of the last 40 years of this Festival in ATX

Nick Hayden

Events

Mar 10, 2026

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (SXSW Event)

March 17-18 • Palmer Events Center • Japan’s leading all-women professional wrestling promotions.

Nick Hayden

Your Ultimate Guide to 2026 SXSW in Austin, Texas

guides

Mar 9, 2026

Your Ultimate Guide to 2026 SXSW in Austin, Texas

What to Expect in Austin for the 40th anniversary of SXSW (Official Events, Free Pop-Ups, and How to Navigate It). South by Southwest returns March 12–18, 2026, bringing tech leaders, filmmakers, musicians, brands, and creators to downtown Austin.

Nick Hayden

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 4-10

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Mar 4, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 4-10

P. Terry's Expands to 24/7 for 11 locations, NASCAR at COTA makes history, heavy rain is coming to Central Texas, the city mourns after devastating mass shooting on West 6th street

Nick Hayden

FoodieLand Austin 2026: America’s Largest Food Festival Returns to Circuit of the Americas

Articles

Mar 4, 2026

FoodieLand Austin 2026: America’s Largest Food Festival Returns to Circuit of the Americas

DATE CHANGE: April 3 to 5 | 250+ Vendors, 2,000+ Dishes, Live Music, and Carnival Fun

Nick Hayden

NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas 2026: What to Know About the Texas Grand Prix Weekend in Austin

Articles

Feb 27, 2026

NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas 2026: What to Know About the Texas Grand Prix Weekend in Austin

The NASCAR Cup Series Returns to COTA for Its Sixth Straight Year, Bringing National Attention and Millions in Economic Impact

Nick Hayden

Barton Springs Pool Temporarily Closed: February 23 to March 13, 2026

Articles

Feb 26, 2026

Barton Springs Pool Temporarily Closed: February 23 to March 13, 2026

Removal of aging 1940s skimmer bypass infrastructure while the 1975 system remains in operation

Nick Hayden

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 25-Mar 3

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Feb 25, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 25-Mar 3

NASCAR is back this weekend at COTA, Austin ranked 9th city with most financially distressed residents, Austin FC season is officially underway

Nick Hayden

San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series in Austin: 2026 Game Results, Attendance, All-Time Record, and Regional Impact

Articles

Feb 23, 2026

San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series in Austin: 2026 Game Results, Attendance, All-Time Record, and Regional Impact

Spurs vs Suns and Kings at Moody Center, Victor Wembanyama’s Rise, Austin’s 2024 $2.5M Economic Impact, Austin Spurs G League Pipeline, and San Antonio’s $1.3–$1.5B Project Marvel

Nick Hayden

Articles

Feb 20, 2026

Tzintzuntzan Opens in North Austin

A New Upscale Mexican Brunchería, Lonchería, Café, and Panadería in the Allandale neighbourhood

Nick Hayden

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 18-24

Newsletter

Feb 18, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 18-24

Blues on the Green dates announced, Spurs are in town for I-35 series, Barton Springs Pool temporarily closed, Austin FC valued at $910M

Nick Hayden

2026 Austin Marathon Sets Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board

Articles

Feb 15, 2026

2026 Austin Marathon Sets Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board

30,000 Runners, $64M Economic Impact, New Course Records, and the Biggest Year in the Event’s 35-Year History

Nick Hayden

Events

Feb 14, 2026

Discover the Dance Floor | SDS001

Sat • Feb 14, 2026 • 9:00 PM

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Events

Feb 13, 2026

Los Tigres del Norte: La Loteria Tour

Fri • Feb 13, 2026 • 8:00 PM

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 11-17

Newsletter

Feb 11, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 11-17

Rattlesnakes at the Capitol Building, Wishbone Bridge Debut, Austin Net Migration stalls, Austin Marathon this weekend

Nick Hayden

Austin’s New $25M Wishbone Bridge is Officially Open at Longhorn Dam

Articles

Feb 7, 2026

Austin’s New $25M Wishbone Bridge is Officially Open at Longhorn Dam

Completing the 10 mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Featuring a 5,000 sq ft mosaic mural underpass and 230 ft long bridge "legs" with a 76 ft wide plaza.

Nick Hayden

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 4 - 10

Newsletter

Feb 4, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 4 - 10

Wishbone Bridge is finally complete at Longhorn dam, FIFA trophy coming to ATX, Bee Cave Bob the armadillo predicts a short winter

Nick Hayden

Armadillo Day: Texas’ Version of Groundhog Day

Articles

Feb 4, 2026

Armadillo Day: Texas’ Version of Groundhog Day

Held every February 2 at the West Pole on the 98th meridian, Armadillo Day replaces Punxsutawney Phil with Bee Cave Bob, a Texas armadillo trusted to forecast Texas weather the Texas way.

Nick Hayden

Austin’s Newest Barbecue Restaurant: Two Goose Market

Articles

Jan 31, 2026

Austin’s Newest Barbecue Restaurant: Two Goose Market

Now open on North Lamar Boulevard, Two Goose Market adds a new chapter to Austin’s nationally recognized barbecue scene. Serving breakfast and lunch at a fair price, with a strong emphasis on genuine hospitality.

Nick Hayden

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Jan 28 - Feb 3

Newsletter

Jan 28, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Jan 28 - Feb 3

George Strait announces four upcoming shows this Spring at Moody Center, Austin avoids major winter storm issues

Nick Hayden, +1

Austin Restaurants Earn Nine Semifinalist Nominations for the 2026 James Beard Awards

Food & Drink

Jan 28, 2026

Austin Restaurants Earn Nine Semifinalist Nominations for the 2026 James Beard Awards

Including 51 nominations of Texas-based restaurants, chefs, hospitality workers, and bars. Considered the Oscars of the Food World, a long running award since 1991.

Matt Grebosky, +1

George Strait Announces Four Austin Shows at Moody Center in Spring 2026

Articles

Jan 26, 2026

George Strait Announces Four Austin Shows at Moody Center in Spring 2026

The King of Country Music announces April 9, April 11, May 15, and May 16, 2026 shows, as ticket demand tops 135,000 in queue, and why George Strait’s Austin return is a major Texas music moment

Nick Hayden

Events

Jan 22, 2026

Bert Kreischer - Permission to Party (Night One)

Thu Jan 22 7:00PM ACL Live at the Moody Theater

Nick Hayden

Rodeo Austin Music Lineup Announced for 2026

Articles

Jan 21, 2026

Rodeo Austin Music Lineup Announced for 2026

Rodeo Austin returns March 13–28, 2026 for its 88th year with a 16-night concert schedule, professional rodeo competition, and a large-scale fair experience at the Travis County Expo Center. Founded in 1938, the nonprofit event is one of Austin’s longest-running traditions and a major driver of youth education funding, tourism, and cultural impact across Central Texas.

Nick Hayden