Visit the Live Music Capital of the World: Austin, Texas! Find places to stay, things to do, restaurants, events, nightlife, outdoor experiences, and more.
Austin, city, capital of Texas, U.S., and seat (1840) of Travis county. It is located where the Colorado River crosses the Balcones Escarpment in the south-central part of the state, about 80 miles (130 km) northeast of San Antonio.
Austin boasts more than 250 music venues, the world’s first James Beard Award-winning barbeque pitmaster, an eclectic arts scene and the unique migration of 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats. Take a look around and put the Live Music Capital of the World on your playlist.
The UT experience reflects the spirit of Texas itself: bold, ambitious, always striving. UT students dive into hands-on research, solve real-world challenges and shape their own paths in a city known for innovation and creativity.