Free Week started in 2003 at the legendary Emo’s (at 6th and Red River St) as a way to keep the club’s lights on and staff working during the dead winter when business was historically slow. What started as a one-venue annual event grew into a movement, with venues Austin to Nashville participating, with tens of thousands attending city-wide.
Dozens of FREE Performances
Performances take place across the district’s 10+ live music venues, comedy clubs, parks + event spaces and focus on performances by local and regional talent. 2024 participating venues include:
13th Floor
Barbarella
Cheer Up Charlies
Chess Club
Creek & Cave
Elysium
Empire Control Room & Garage
Flamingo Cantina
Mohawk
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
Swan Dive
Valhalla
Vaquero Taquero
Start Every Year With A Bang
Free Week generally takes place over the first weekend of the first week of the year. Free Week 2024 is scheduled for January 5th – 6th, 2024.
The Red River Cultural District is a creative community providing authentic Austin experiences through diverse local music, art & food for every fan & guest.
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