It’s summertime and you live in the Live Music Capital of the World, of course I have a list of five free concerts happening this summer!
Here’s where to catch some live, free tunes:
Try Austin’s Oldest Outdoor Concert Series
The Pan Am Hillside Summer Concert Series is celebrating its 66th year this summer, making it the oldest outdoor concert series in Austin. Concerts are on Tuesdays throughout July from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the hillside next to Oswaldo A.B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center. The concerts often feature Tejano music.
Get Your Bluegrass On
St. Elmo’s Brewing Co. puts on free bluegrass concerts every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at both its Springdale Road and St. Elmo Road locations. The shows go on rain or shine.
Drop Into the Long Center
You knew this one was coming! The Drop-In at the Long Center happens every Thursday during the summer through Aug. 13. Grab a blanket and find a spot on the grass outside the Long Center near Auditorium Shores. Shows start at 8 p.m.
Groove While You Grocery Shop
H-E-B offers free concerts at its Lake Austin and South Congress locations throughout the summer. At Lake Austin, shows are every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The South Congress store hosts concerts every third Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy 3 Days of Free Music Downtown
Hot Summer Nights Music Festival is coming up, y’all! The three-day, free festival runs July 16-18 in the Red River Cultural District downtown. Dozens of local musicians are on the lineup, along with a vendor market and lots of food and drink specials.
