One of the best reasons to check out downtown Austin real estate is the benefit of having live music everywhere you go. Whether it be a rainy Tuesday evening or a hopping Saturday night after a big Longhorn win, someone will be playing piano or strumming away on a guitar.

 

Whether you’re looking for property west of town by the lake or East Austin homes for sale, there is a venue nearby. The local music scene is known for blues, country, and rock, but you can find a bit of everything if you look hard enough! Everyone from local musicians to national acts find their way to this musical mecca every month.

 

Austin boasts plenty of indoor and outdoor venues. If they’re not serving great food in-house, plenty of food trucks will be waiting in the wings to serve local favorites. Welcome to Austin, Texas the live music capital of the world. Here are our top music venues in Austin.

For decades, Stubb’s has been an Austin staple for delicious food, draft beer, and good music. Legendary BBQ is the name of the game here, but it’s also served as ground zero for many local Austin performers. It has a laid-back, casual atmosphere that’s perfect for friends and family gatherings, and it’s the ideal place to pair a delicious meal with foot-tapping tunes.

Emo’s began as a punk club in the 80’s and has transformed into one of the best music venues and event centers in Austin. It holds around 2,000 concertgoers in a moody space that can transform from standing-room-only events to seated concerts. Emo’s is where you’ll come to hear stars on the rise as they tour venues across the country.

If you’re looking to don your boots and do a little line dancing, you’ll want to visit this spacious honky tonk. There’s always a taco truck parked outside The White Horse, and inside you’ll find live country music, pool tables, and crisp beer on tap. They also host regular dance lessons. From blues to swing and two-step, head down to one of these instructional nights, and dancers of all skill levels will soon be cutting a rug on the dance floor.

This hip basement space is the go-to jazz club in the city. It has an exclusive feel, moody lighting, and an extensive wine and cocktail list. This intimate spot is great for dates, celebrations, or any occasion so long as you’re a music lover. The Elephant Room has no cover charge Sunday through Wednesday. No matter what night of the week you find yourself yearning for music, you can find the best of live jazz here.

The Saxon Pub is an iconic local spot that has been featured on TV shows, in movies, and in music videos. However, its star power is cemented by its down-home feel and friendly patrons. There’s live music constantly, ranging from household names to local acts, and the dance floor is buzzing most nights of the week. With a large range of drinks and food, The Saxon Pub continues to please as a local gathering spot beloved by all.

Antone’s Nightclub is one of the city's most historic and revered blues houses. It’s centrally located on E. 5th Street and surrounded by other clubs and top-notch Austin eateries.

 

Founded in 1975, this fan favorite has hosted an absurd amount of talent, including legends like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and James Brown. These days you’ll see an eclectic group of musicians coming through; everyone from Mudhoney to Shawn James to The Antlers stops by for a show. You can book tickets directly on their website.

If you’re a music lover looking for downtown Austin real estate, you’ll probably be spending a lot of time at The Continental Club. This spot has hosted acts like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Social Distortion, and Robert Plant.

 

The Continental Club, which first opened in 1955, is one of the oldest establishments in the city. Today, you can expect to hear many of your favorite local blues acts, along with some rockabilly and country music here and there.

 

If you’re looking for live music in Austin, it doesn’t matter what part of town you call home. North Austin and South Austin have some of the best music venues in the city. Do you want to check out the music scene by one of the lakes or parks? There will be music there as well!

Whether you’d rather live in West Austin, or East Austin, or downtown Austin, the city has something to offer for everyone, and we encourage you to explore all of it. If you’re ready to start shopping for your prime piece of Austin real estate, reach out to one of the trusted local agents at Prospect Real Estate for expert guidance.