December Events in Austin, Texas

Looking for something to do in Austin this December? Check out our list of events below! From holiday festivities to concerts and art shows, there is something for everyone this month. We hope you enjoy your time in the Lone Star State's capital city!

Holidays in December 

Hanukkah 

DECEMBER 18 

Christmas Eve 

DECEMBER 24 

Christmas Day 

DECEMBER 25 

Kwanza 

DECEMBER 26 

New Year’s Eve 

DECEMBER 31 

Festivals & Culture

12/1 5:00 - 8:00pm 

FIRST THURSDAY AUSTIN Enjoy early evening special activities along the famous SoCo street. 

South Congress Ave, Austin 

https://southcongresshotel.com/on-rotation/first-thursday

 

12/2-12/4  5:00-9:30pm

POP CATS 2022 

Immerse yourself in a dazzling cat-themed experience like you have never seen before.  Come to see cats, enjoy art, shop merchandise, create, learn, and celebrate cats.  

Palmer Event Center, Austin 

https://popcats.org 

12/10-12/11 10:00am- 5:00pm 

CITY-WIDE VINTAGE SALE

The City-Wide Vintage Sale has been an incubator for small businesses since 1977. Shoppers will enjoy treasures from vintage store owners, set designers, interior designers, recyclers, sustainers, bargain hunters and more! 

South Congress Ave, Austin 

www.citywidevintagesale.com 

12/11 1:00 - 9:00pm 

AUSTIN FOODIE FEST 

Showcasing local restaurants, local eateries, local cafes, and local food trucks! This festival is all things surrounding food so please come hungry!! The festival will stretch over 8 Hours with over 50 different participating vendors. Outside of food there will be plenty of fun including Live Music from some of Texas best bands! 

Republic Square Park, Austin 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-foodie-fest-tickets-388302883377

 

 Art & Theatre

12/1-12/31 

FIELD OF LIGHT 

Bruce Munro’s Field of Light is an immersive exhibition that explores the intersection of  art, technology, and nature. 

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin www.wildflower.org/field-of-light 

12/3 8:00pm 

THE WAIT STAND-UP TOUR LIVE COMEDY 

The Paramount Theatre, Austin 

https://tickets.austintheatre.org/8729/8730 

12/4 5:30pm 

SANDRA BERNHARD LIVE COMEDY I BERN IT DOWN TOUR 

The Long Center, Austin 

https://thelongcenter.org/events/sandra-bernhard/

12/9 8:00 

BRIAN REAGAN LIVE COMEDY

ACL Live! Austin 

https://acllive.com/calendar/brian-regan-1209 

12/11 & 12/12 7:00pm 

JANEANE GAROFALO LIVE COMEDY

The Paramount Theatre, Austin 

https://tickets.austintheatre.org/8555/8652 

12/16 

BILL BURR LIVE COMEDY 

SLIGHT RETURN TOUR 

Moody Center, Austin 

moodycenteratx.com/event/bill-burr/ 

12/22-12/23 

SESAME STREET LIVE! 

LIVE YOUR MAGIC 

Features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a  magical adventure, live on stage.  

H-E-B Center, Cedar Park www.hebcenter/events-detail-seseame-street-live-2022

 

Live Music

12/2 7:00 

ELVIS COSTELLO + FRIENDS Featuring: Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, Allan Mayes, and many more.  ACL Live! Austin 

Elvis Costello + Friends | ACL Live at the Moody Theater

12/2 Doors @7:30 

MUSCADINE BLOODLINE WITH BEN CHAPMAN 

The Historic Scoot Inn, Austin  scootinaustin.com/calendar-muscadine-bloodline

12/2 & 12/3 Doors @7:00 

DAYGLOW 

PEOPLE IN MOTION TOUR 

Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, Austin  

Calendar - Stubb's BBQ (stubbsaustin.com)

12/3 

THE PIANO GUYS 

H-E-B Center, Cedar Park 

The Piano Guys | H-E-B Center (hebcenter.com)

 

12/3 8:00 

QUIET COMPANY 

FEATURING THE ROCKETBOYS, RAM  VELA & THE EASY TARGETS 

The Mohawk, Austin 

https://mohawkaustin.com/ 

event/?id=531433528795878946 

 

12/5 8:00 

MODEST MOUSE 

WITH MATTRESS 

ACL Live! Austin 

https://acllive.com/calendar/modest-mouse 

12/6 Doors @5:00 

THE HAPPY FITS: UNDER THE  SHADE OF GREEN TOUR 

WITH DAISY THE GREAT AND PHONEBOY

scootinaustin.con/calendar/the-happy-fits-under-the-shade-of-green-tour

 

12/6 7:00 

SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2022 WITH THE APPLESEED CAST 

Emo’s, Austin 

www.emosaustin.com//events-calendar/postponed-sunny-day-real-estate

12/7 8:30 

SHE WANTS REVENGE 

DISAPPEAR TOUR 2022 

WITH D’ARCY 

ACL Live! Austin 

She Wants Revenge - 3TEN ACL LIVE (3tenaustin.com)

12/9 8:00pm 

PUNCH BROTHERS AND BÉLA  FLECK: MY BLUEGRASS HEART

The Paramount Theatre, Austin 

https://tickets.austintheatre.org/8627/8628 

12/11 

JA RULE & ASHANTI 

WITH JUVENILE, LLOYD, TRINA, YING  YANG TWINS & MORE 

H-E-B Center, Cedar Park  

www.hebcenter.com/events/details/austins-jingle-jam

12/17 8:00pm 

PATTY GRIFFIN 

The Paramount Theatre, Austin 

https://tickets.austintheatre.org/8765/8766 

 12/29 7:00 

TOADIES 

WITH FLICKERSTICK 

Emo’s, Austin 

www.emosaustin.com/events-calendar/toadies 

Sports

 

12/3 5:00 – 9:30pm 

TEXAS ROLLER DERBY 

HOME TEAM TOURNAMENT

Texas Roller Derby is an Austin original and has been wowing crowds since 2001

Palmer Event Center, Austin 

https://txrd.com/get-tickets-see-schedule 

12/7 6:00pm 

AEW PRESENTS 

DYNAMITE-RAMPAGE 

AEW continues to deliver the best matches and most entertaining moments in  professional wrestling!  

H-E-B Center, Cedar Park 

https://www.hebcenter.com/events/detail/aew-dynamite-rampage-2022

TEXAS STARS HOCKEY CALENDAR www.texasstars.com/games 

UT LONGHORN SPORTS CALENDAR www.Texassports.com 

BIG 12 FOOTBALL CALENDAR https://fbschedules.com/big-12-football-schedule/

SEC FOOTBALL CALENDAR https://fbschedules.com/sec-football-schedule/