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 for tonight's bands and set times at all venues.
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 the Austin Honky-Tonk Two-Step since 2020. Weekly social lessons at local bars (no partner needed), private lessons, studio workshops, and online courses. Lessons at Sagebrush every Sunday and Tuesday, and at Donn's Depot on Wednesdays. 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-$10 cash. Cover goes directly to support the artists and varies by night and act. 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 for this weekend's bands and times at all 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 venues including Broken Spoke, White Horse, Sagebrush, Sam's Town Point, Continental Club, Donn's Depot, Little Longhorn Saloon, C-Boy's Heart and Soul, Jo's Coffee, ABGB, Guero's, Coupland Dance Hall, Gruene Hall, 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.