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THIS WEEK

TODAYWednesday May 27

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

9 • Michael Monroe Goodman

ABGB 📍 South Lamar · All ages No cover

7 • Warren Hood

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • Hot Club of Cowtown

10 • Louisiana Surf Department

DONN'S DEPOT 📍 West Austin · 21+ Wed free · Thu-Sat $10 cash

7:30 • Double or Nothing Beginner Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

8:30 • Frank Cavitt & The Honky-Tonk Doctors

8 • Eric Michael Smith Band

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

8 • Ramona & The Holy Smokes

9 • Theo Lawrence

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

7 • George Carver Trio

8 • Libby & The Loveless

10 • Guthrie Girls

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

8 • Christopher Seymore

10 • The Shinglers

12 • Grant Edward McMahan

Thursday May 28

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

9 • Chaparral w/ Jeff Hughes

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • Casper Rawls

10:30 • Barfield, The Tyrant

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

6 • Giddy Up Go

6 • Manny Velazquez

9 • Landis & The Meagles

1 • Peter Tory

6 • Jimmy Lee Jones (trio)

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

8 • Western Fidelity

10 • Shinglers

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

8:30 • Seth James

10 • Jimmie Dreams & Friends

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

8 • Sweet Megg

10 • Sentimental Family Band

12 • Special Guest

Friday May 29

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

9 • Wagoneers w/ Monte Warden

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • The Blues Specialists

10 • Nether Hour

6 • Mike Ryan

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

6 • Jonas Alvarez Band

6 • Nate Boff

9 • Woot Talley

1 • Three Old Guys Plus T-Roy

7 • Christopher Seymore & The Western Cosplay

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

8 • Double or Nothing Cajun Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

9 • Jesse Lege

11 • Geno Delafosse

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

8 • Garrett T Capps

10 • Leo Rondeau

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

5:30 • Jacob Alan Jager

8 • The Western Express

10 • Croy & The Boys

12 • Blake Whitmire

Saturday May 30

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

9 • Alvin Crow

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

3:30 • Earl Poole Ball

7:30 • Bob Dylan 85th Birthday Tribute with Bill Kirchen

10 • The Soul Supporters

6 • Gary P. Nunn

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

6 • Nate Boff

6 • South Austin Serenaders

9 • Chaparral

1 • Shinglers

8 • Uncle Lucius + Jade Marie Patek

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

7 • Double or Nothing Beginner Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

8 • Lucas Hudgins

10 • Ransom Brothers

11:45 • Matt Tedder

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

11 • Ramsay Midwood

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

5:30 • Darren Hoff

8 • Libby & The Loveless

10 • Ramona & The Holy Smokes

12 • Cotton Clifton

Sunday May 31

ABGB 📍 South Lamar · All ages No cover

4 • Mitch Webb & The Swindles

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

2:30 • Marshall Hood

6:30 • Heybale

9:30 • Willie Pipkin & Friends

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

3 • Robert Parker Jr

JO'S COFFEE 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

12:30 • Lucas Hudgins & the Jo's House Band

4 • Johnny McGowan

1 • Texas Songwriters on the Rise

5 • Jake Martin

9 • Cowboy Service

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

4 • Guthrie Girls Acoustic

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

6 • All My(eux) Groovy Friends

8 • Silo Road

10:30 • Armadillo Road

Monday June 1

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • Eve Monsees & Mike Buck

10:15 • Dale Watson

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

7 • Neon Rainbows Queer Two-Step Lessons

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

7 • Steel Monday w/ James Shelton

9 • Little Elmore Reed Blues Band

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

8 • Jordan Matthew Young

10:30 • Phil Hollie

Tuesday June 2

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

8 • Weldon Henson

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • Carolyn Wonderland & Shelley King

10 • James McMurtry and the Martial Law Review

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

6 • Double or Nothing Beginner Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

7 • Double or Nothing Intermediate Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

8 • Hayden Butler

9:30 • Tanner Phillips

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

6 • Geoff Queen & Josh Hoag

7:30 • Strictly Hardly Marty Party

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

8 • Missy Beth & The Morning Afters

10 • Blake Whitmire Band

12 • The Mellows

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I two-step in Austin tonight?

Austin has live country music and two-stepping every night of the week. The best spots for dancing are Broken Spoke, White Horse, Sagebrush, Sam's Town Point, and Continental Club. Check the schedule above for tonight's bands and set times.

What is the best honky tonk in Austin?

Broken Spoke is Austin's most legendary honky tonk - open since 1964 and a true Texas institution. For East Austin energy, White Horse is a local favorite. Sagebrush on South Congress is great for dancing with multiple stages. Sam's Town Point is beloved for its old-Austin dive bar feel with live music every night.

Where can I learn to two-step in Austin?

Double or Nothing Two-Step is Austin's honky-tonk dance school - teaching honky-tonk two-step since 2020. Weekly social lessons at local bars (no partner needed), private lessons, studio workshops, and online courses. Sagebrush every Sunday and Tuesday. See the full lesson schedule →

What is the cover charge at Broken Spoke?

The restaurant at Broken Spoke is free with live music 6-8pm Tuesday through Saturday. The dancehall opens at 9pm (8pm Tuesdays) and typically charges $10-$15 cash depending on who's playing. Bring cash - the ATM is at the front door.

What is the cover charge at White Horse Austin?

White Horse typically charges $5 on Wednesdays and Sundays and $10 on Thursdays through Saturdays. Cover is cash only and goes directly to support the artists. Check their calendar for specific show details.

What is the cover charge at Sagebrush Austin?

Sagebrush charges $10 cash on Double or Nothing Two-Step lesson nights (Sundays and Tuesdays) which covers both the lesson and the live music after. For larger shows the cover can be $15-$20. Always cash at the door.

Is there two-stepping in Austin this weekend?

Yes - Austin has live music and two-stepping every single night of the week. Weekends are especially lively at Broken Spoke, White Horse, and Sagebrush. Check the schedule above for this weekend's bands and times at all 17 venues.

Do I need a partner to go two-stepping in Austin?

No partner needed. Austin's honky tonk scene is incredibly welcoming - most venues have a mix of solo dancers, couples, and groups. At Double or Nothing Two-Step lessons, partners are rotated so everyone gets to dance with everyone.

What should I wear to a honky tonk in Austin?

Come as you are - Austin honky tonks are casual and welcoming. Cowboy boots are ideal for the dance floor (leather soles slide better than rubber) but not required. Jeans and a comfortable top work perfectly. Most venues are 21+ so bring your ID.

What venues are included in this guide?

This guide tracks 17 venues including Broken Spoke, White Horse, Sagebrush, Sam's Town Point, Continental Club, Donn's Depot, Little Longhorn Saloon, Jo's Coffee, ABGB, Guero's, Coupland Dance Hall, Luckenbach, and more across Austin and the surrounding Hill Country.

How often is this guide updated?

Every day. Where to Two-Step Austin has been curated every single day since 2021 by Austin social dancers who actually dance at these venues every week, checking each venue's website and social media to compile the most accurate schedule possible. A Double or Nothing Two-Step production.

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