Austin Highlights: Apr 20 To Apr 23 – Food, Music, Arts & More

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The best free and fun events in Austin, April 20 – April 23, include Disney on Ice: Jump In!, Indie Meme Festival, and more!

Austin turns up the energy long before the weekend hits, and this list rounds up the can’t-miss events keeping the city buzzing all week long. Explore what’s happening from April 20 to April 23 and keep your weekdays packed with Austin’s signature spirit and creativity!

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Free and Fun Events in Austin this Monday, April 20, 2026

Little Feat – The Last Farewell Tour

Catch Little Feat as they kick off “The Last Farewell Tour,” a long, gradual send-off from life on the road after decades of nonstop touring.

The band isn’t stepping away from music entirely. They’ll keep performing and recording as long as they can but this tour marks the beginning of their retirement from the grind of travel.

Formed in 1969 after Frank Zappa encouraged Lowell George to start his own band, Little Feat has built a 56-year legacy filled with classics like “Dixie Chicken,” “Oh, Atlanta,” and “Willin’,” along with the iconic live album Waiting for Columbus. This tour gives you the chance to experience that history live, one more time.

Where: The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
When: Monday, April 20, 2026 | 8 pm
How Much: Starts at $104

Austin Lift-Off Film Festival

Dive into a curated lineup of standout short films as Lift-Off Global Network brings its festival to Austin. Watch award-winning work from some of the best emerging filmmakers of the past year.

Where: Violet Crown, 434 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
When: Monday, April 20 – 30, 2026
How Much: $15

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Alice Phoebe Lou in concert

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See Alice Phoebe Lou live as she performs in support of her album Oblivion. Her Austin stop brings her distinct sound and artistry to the stage, offering a chance to hear her latest work performed live.

Where: The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 8 pm
How Much: Not stated

Sistine Chapel Experience

Step inside a breathtaking recreation of the Vatican’s most famous masterpiece at the Sistine Chapel Experience in Austin.

You can see Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes in a full-scale replica that brings every brushstroke and hidden detail within reach, accompanied by cinematic storytelling that explores the lives of Renaissance masters.

Where: Barton Creek Square, 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
When: Tuesday, April 21 – 26, 2026
How Much: Not stated

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Indie Meme Film Festival

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Dive into five days of bold, independent cinema as the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival returns to Austin.

As Texas’s premier showcase for South Asian independent filmmaking, the festival highlights powerful stories from South Asia, Iran, and the diaspora through a lineup of narrative features, documentaries, and short films.

This year’s selections have appeared at major festivals like Cannes, Venice, and Toronto, and every film includes English subtitles for accessibility.

Beyond the screenings, you’ll get the chance to connect with filmmakers through Q&As, mixers, and special events that bring you closer to the artists behind the work.

Where: AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752
When: Wednesday, April 22 – 26, 2026
How Much: $15 – $20

The VORTEX presents Magical Mind Mysteries

Watch Magical Mystical Michael take the stage with a style that goes beyond traditional magic. Blending wit, charm, and a playful “sleight” attitude, he delivers illusions shaped by his eccentric and elusive logic.

Each moment challenges what you think you see, combining mind, visual, and sleight-of-hand magic into a performance that keeps you questioning and entertained from start to finish.

Where: The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd #2135, Austin, TX 78722
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
How Much: $15

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Thursday, April 23, 2026

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Experience the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a setting that transforms live performance into something immersive and intimate.

The program features favorites like “Clocks,” “Fix You,” “Radioactive,” “Believer,” and “Viva la Vida,” along with more standout hits.

Where: St David’s Episcopal Church, 301 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:30 pm
How Much: Starts at $35

Puppet Ruckus

Step into a strange and captivating world where punk rock energy meets puppetry.

Mr. Bonetangles delivers a mix of marionettes, broken toys, and home-recorded music in a performance that has moved from street busking across the country to the screen in Jon Favreau’s Chef.

The night continues with The Unsolved Mystery of Ms. Patsy Climb, a multimedia musical from Nocturnal Creatures Troupe. Follow a humanoid bat, a mysterious spider, and a cranky mouse as they navigate the chaotic life of street performers in New Orleans, chasing a record deal and crossing paths with unforgettable characters along the way.

Where: The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd #2135, Austin, TX 78722
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6 pm
How Much: Starts at $15

Disney On Ice: Jump In!

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Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy as they use the Magical MousePad to travel into the heart of beloved Disney stories in Disney On Ice: Jump In!.

The journey brings you into adventures from Moana 2 and Inside Out 2, introducing new characters like Anxiety to the ice for the first time.

You’ll also encounter Stitch from Lilo & Stitch, explore Zootopia, glide through the world of Frozen, and visit Toy Story and Encanto, alongside Disney princesses like Ariel, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Tiana.

Where: H-E-B Center, 2100 Ave of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX 78613
When: Thursday, April 23 – 26, 2026
How Much: Starts at $41

Mary Mooden Northen Theatre presents Little Women

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Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story returns to the stage in a lively new adaptation by playwright Kate Hamill. This vibrant version of Little Women captures the humor, warmth, and emotional depth of the classic novel, while bringing a fresh perspective to the March sisters’ journey.

Directed by Emily Green, the production features guest artists Megan Richards and Victor Santos alongside a talented cast of St. Edward’s University students.

The performance celebrates sisterhood, individuality, and the courage required to follow your own path while finding your place in the world.

Where: Mary Moody Northen Theatre, 3001 S Congress Ave Building THAR, Austin, TX 78704
When: Thursday, April 16 – 26, 2026
How Much: Starts at $15

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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.