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FREE WEEK 25 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

WHAT IS FREE WEEK? 

Free Week is an admission-free winter music festival featuring local music performances across over a dozen venue spaces found in downtown Austin, Texas. 

HOW DID FREE WEEK START? 

To support the local music economy, Free Week started in 2003 at the legendary Emo’s original location at 6th and Red River Street as a way to keep the club’s lights on and staff working during the historically slower winter months. 

Today, our Red River Cultural District team currently serves as a principal local organizer with its multi-venue downtown fest, although many venues across Austin regularly participate each winter.

HOW DOES FREE WEEK WORK?

All Free Week concerts organized by the Red River Cultural District are admission-free for attendees, although each is a paid performance opportunity! 

Throughout the weekend, music lovers like yourself can also enjoy free concerts and parties each night, plus special promotions at our local restaurants & bars.

Our local nonprofit team works year-round alongside the network of venues and businesses found within the District to raise funds through corporate sponsors and individual donors.

VENUE ACCESSIBLITY 

RRCD is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals, including persons with disabilities and individuals with specific needs. Should you require advance accommodations to access the venues hosting RRCD’s Free Week, please contact our venue partners directly.  During the festival all venue partners will accommodate needs at the door.

  • Cheer Up Charlies: cucbooking@gmail.com
  • Chess Club: bookingchessclub@gmail.com / Instagram Direct Message
  • Barbarella: Instagram Direct Message
  • Elysium: Isi / 512-803-6685
  • Empire Control Room and Garage: Steve Flynn gm@heardent.com / bookingassistant@heardent.com
  • Flamingo Cantina: Angela Tharp / angeal@flamingocantina.com
  • Mohawk: booking@mohawk.com
  • Stubb’s: ryan@stubbsaustin.com
  • Swan Dive: booking@swandiveaustin.com / Instagram Direct Message
  • The 13th Floor: the13thflooratx@gmail.com
  • Valhalla: Instagram Direct Message @valhalltavern
  • Vaquero Taquero: info@vaquerotaquero

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