In just a few weeks summer will finally be here and with it comes a lot to celebrate here in Austin. There is no better summer destination than our very own capital city. The summer will bring out tons of exciting events that you will not want to miss out. The fun begins when the month of June is here kick things off. Here are the top June events in Austin this year.
Top June Events in Austin
The fun will technically begin when Memorial Day Weekend starts things of with the Drop In Summer Concert Series that takes place all throughout the summer. This annual series is an Austin favorite where local favorites and up and coming artists take the stage for weekly concerts over at Long Center. The Drop In Summer Concert Series takes place every Thursday during the month of June and is always free for the entire family to attend. All genres are represented throughout the series to diversify the lineup. Don’t miss out on the Drop In Summer Concert Series that will continue throughout the month of June!
ATX Television Festival
Are you a huge TV fan where you simply cannot miss out on your favorite show airing each week? If so, the ATX Television Festival is an event you do not want to miss. This year will be the first outing for this new festival that has a ton of fun scheduled to take place. You can catch premiers of brand new series on the big screen along with screenings of cult favorites. Top TV starts will be on hand for Q&A panels to answer all of your burning questions. The ATX Television Festival will take place 5/29 through 6/1, allowing you to kick off the month in style.
Central Texas Juneteenth 2K, Parade, and Celebration
Ever since Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday, cities have been hosting giant celebrations each year, including Austin. Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the end of slavery and brings out a community wide festival. The Central Texas Juneteenth 2K, Parade, and Celebration takes place right here in Austin over at Historic East Austin and Rosewood Park. The event kicks off with the Historical Parade at 10:00 AM where thousands of Austin locals and visitors will gather in a huge celebration. This has been an extravagant parade with the community highlighting important achievements through history. Once the parade comes to an end you can head on over to the park for the annual park celebration. This will be another big community gathering that will continue for the rest of the day until 9:00 PM. You will find plenty of local food vendors and a cook out on hand to keep you fed all day long. Local retail artists will be selling event apparel and more. Stick around for the expanded music lineup this year with eclectic music performances. The kids will have fun with the children’s activities that can be found all over the park. Come celebrate Juneteenth this year in Austin on June 19th starting at 10:00 AM.
Blues on the Green
It would be hard to miss that Austin is so involved in the music scene with the countless concert events that are put on each summer. Another local favorite concert series is Blues on the Green. This has been an Austin staple where music lovers and families can gather over at Zilker Park to enjoy a free concert experience. The comfortable atmosphere makes it inviting for everyone to participate. Blues on the Green brings out a variety of genres to take the stage including country, rock, Latin ensembles, and good ol’ fashioned blues music. The lineup includes Austin based artists so you can see some local favorites on the big stage. While this year’s event has yet to announce a lineup or date you can expect more information to be published soon! Last year’s event took place on June 11th and 12th at Zilker Park with music beginning at 7:00 PM each night. The 2024 music line up included Golden Dawn Arkestra, Grace Sorensen, Riders Against the Storm, Caramelo Haze, and more. Bring some blankets so you can lay out on the lawn enjoying the music. Food and beverage vendors will be on hand to provide tasty food and cold drinks to pair with your free music experience.
Get Ready for More Austin Fun
These events are a great way to spend your time visiting Austin during the month of June. Our vacation rentals can be found all over the city including nearby these exciting events. Simply find your favorite vacation property with us and see your new home away from home. You can find an incredible summer getaway right here in Austin this year. Contact us to book your stay today.