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TODAYWednesday July 15

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

6:30 • The T.bo Organ Trio

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

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

9 • Sentimental Family Band

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

7 • George Carver Trio

8 • Libby & The Loveless

10 • Cactus Railroad Company

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

8 • David Miner

10 • The Shinglers

12 • Jack Fister's Wildlife

ABGB 📍 South Lamar · All ages No cover

7 • Warren Hood

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

9 • Michael Monroe Goodman

LUCKENBACH 🚗 Road Trip 📍 75 min from Austin · All ages w/ guardian Cover varies by show

5 • Charlie Kelley

1 • John Bardy

Thursday July 16

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

6:30 • Casper Rawls

10:30 • Barfield, The Tyrant

6 • South Austin Serenaders

9 • Landis & The Meagles

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

9 • Ellis Bullard

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 • The Western Express

10 • Sentimental Family Band

11:55 • Mallory Eagle

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

9 • Chaparral W/ Jeff Hughes

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

9 • Murphy's Inlaws

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

6 • Tome And The Tones

LUCKENBACH 🚗 Road Trip 📍 75 min from Austin · All ages w/ guardian Cover varies by show

5 • Dennis Alan

1 • John Bardy

Friday July 17

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

6:30 • The Blues Specialists

10 • Superfonicos: Colombian Independence Day

8 • Lane Bricker

6 • JWW & The Prospectors

9 • Johnny McGowan

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

8 • Brother Thunder

10 • Ransom Brothers (album release)

12 • Louisiana Surf Department

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

5:30 • Jacob Alan Jager

8 • David Miner

10 • The Tender Things

11:55 • Jordan Matthew Young

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

9 • All Hat No Cadiallac

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

9 • Donn & The Station Masters

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

6 • Dan Whitaker

LUCKENBACH 🚗 Road Trip 📍 75 min from Austin · All ages w/ guardian Cover varies by show

7 • Wagon Aces

1 • Hayden Whittington

Saturday July 18

THE LONG TIME 📍 East Austin · All ages Free

Sandlot Saturday: sandlot baseball plus music from Chasen Wayne and Ryan Quiet. Free, family and dog friendly.

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

8 • Peterson Brothers Band

10:30 • Iguanas

3:30 • Earl Poole Ball

8 • David Lewis

6 • Bonneville County Pine Box

9 • Pierre & His Nightcats

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

11 • Ramsay Midwood

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

9 • Dale Watson

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

9 • Murphy's Inlaws & Outlaws

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

5 • Ella Reid

6 • Jason Cane White & The Lonesome

2:30 • Mclemore Avenue

LUCKENBACH 🚗 Road Trip 📍 75 min from Austin · All ages w/ guardian Cover varies by show

7 • Heartbreak Outlaws

1 • Weldon Henson

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

9 • Denis O’ Donnell

10 • Tella Novella

11:30 • Je’texas

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

5:30 • Shad Blair

8 • The Saddle Sores

10 • Paige Plaisance

11:55 • Jonathan Terrell

Sunday July 19

HIGHBALL 📍 South Lamar · 21+ Cover varies by show

8 • Paige Plaisance

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

6:30 • Heybale

9:30 • Willie Pipkin & Friends

2:30 • Marshall Hood

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

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

4 • Shotguns

4 • Tacos Chulo (tacos & Quesadillas)

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

5 • Double or Nothing Advanced Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

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

7 • Matt Tedder

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

7 • Cocktail Steel w/ Rose Sinclair

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

6 • All My(eux) Groovy Friends

8 • Silo Road

10:30 • Armadillo Road

MORAVIA PICNIC 🚗 Road Trip 📍 90 min from Austin · All ages Cover varies

noon • Moravia Picnic - Czech polka and waltz

ABGB 📍 South Lamar · All ages No cover

4 • Them Duqaines

BEERBURG BREWING 📍 Far West Austin · All ages Cover varies

3 • Bob Appeal

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

3 • Robert Parker Jr

LUCKENBACH 🚗 Road Trip 📍 75 min from Austin · All ages w/ guardian Cover varies by show

5 • Jake Martin

9 • Cowboy Service

1 • Jay Boy Adams & The Friends

4 • Ken Simpson Band

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All kinds of people find their way onto a dance floor in Austin, and they all find the same thing waiting: a way to make friends, to be part of the best live music scene in the world, to move your body, and to just plain enjoy being alive. It takes so much to make that happen, every single night. The musicians, the venues, the dancers, all of it. You will not find this anywhere else, not the way we do it here, and it is really something to see. No one person could ever be the face of something this big, and that is exactly the beauty of it. The floor is big enough for every last one of us. Always has been. So cheers to how lucky we are, getting to dance to live music in Austin, Texas. Come be a part of it. Won't you join us?

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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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