Austin Highlights: Apr 27 To Apr 30 – Food, Music, Arts & More

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The best free and fun events in Austin, April 27 – April 31, include Coca Cola Trophy Tour, Sincerely Sondheim, 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 27, 2026

Mega Mutt Monday

Mega Mutt Monday is back, and your dog is more than welcome to participate!

The beer garden will be turning into a full-on pup party with dog contests, local vendors, and plenty of four-legged regulars showing off their charm. Grab a beer, meet fellow dog lovers, and stick around for the Woofwurst. Every purchase supports a local pet charity.

Show up, hang out, pet some dogs, grab a drink, and make a few new friends along the way.

Where: Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden, 79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
When: Monday, April 27, 2026 | 12 pm – 8 pm
How Much: Free

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 27 – 30, 2026
How Much: $15

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Coca-Cola Trophy Tour

Head to North Austin for a rare chance to see soccer’s most coveted trophy up close. The Coca-Cola Trophy Tour brings this iconic prize right to the city ahead of the summer matches, giving you a moment you won’t want to miss.

Take in the details, snap your photos, and experience the excitement of the game before the action officially begins.

Where: St. David’s Performance Center, 700 Performance Dr, Austin, TX 78753
When: Tuesday, April 28 – 29, 2026
How Much: Free

Sincerely, Sondheim

Step into the world of Stephen Sondheim for one night at Zach as Broadway star Nicholas Rodriguez brings his story to life.

Through Sondheim’s own handwritten letters to icons like Oscar Hammerstein II, Jonathan Larson, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, this concert reveals the relationships that shaped his legendary career.

Featuring songs from Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and more, this intimate performance lets you experience Sondheim in his own words.

Where: Zach Theater, 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm
How Much: Starts at $28

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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Step into a wickedly funny musical where charm meets ambition and a growing body count. When a penniless young man discovers he’s ninth in line for the D’Ysquith family fortune, he sets his sights on moving up the ladder by removing the eight heirs ahead of him.

What follows is a fast-paced, witty ride filled with clever twists, a dazzling score, and a deliciously dark pursuit of love, legacy, and luxury.

Where: Austin Playhouse, 405 W 22nd St, Austin, TX 78705
When: Wednesday, April 29 – May 17, 2026
How Much: Starts at $23

Dear Evan Hansen

Step into the emotional world of Dear Evan Hansen, the six-time Tony Award–winning musical that explores the complexities of connection in the digital age.

Follow high schooler Evan as a small lie unexpectedly spreads online, launching him into viral fame and forcing him to face difficult choices about truth, identity, and belonging.

This deeply personal and contemporary story captures the pressures of modern life while delivering a powerful message about loneliness, empathy, and the desire to be understood.

Where: Zach Theater, 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
When: Wednesday, April 29 -May 17, 2026
How Much: Starts at $28

Junie B. Jones: The Musical

Join Junie B. Jones for a lively musical adventure based on four of Barbara Park’s beloved books.

It’s her first day of first grade, and everything feels different as friendships shift, new classmates appear, and school challenges begin.

Follow Junie through a whirlwind of classroom moments, kickball tournaments, and secret journal entries while she navigates growing up with humor, curiosity, and plenty of excitement.

Where: Austin Scottish Theater, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701
When: Wednesday, April 29 – May 10, 2026
How Much: $17 for kids 3 and above | $22 for seniors | $24 for adults

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Thursday, April 30, 2026

AFS Doc Days

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Experience the power of real stories at AFS Doc Days, an annual celebration of non-fiction cinema. This festival showcases outstanding new documentaries from around the world, with filmmakers in attendance to share their work and insights.

Join Austin’s vibrant documentary community as you discover fresh perspectives, connect with creators, and engage with stories that stay with you long after the credits roll.

Where: AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752
When: Thursday, April 30 – May 3, 2026
How Much: Varies

La Bohème

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Follow four artists as they struggle to make ends meet while chasing their dreams, holding tight to friendship as their greatest support until love begins to complicate everything.

Rodolfo falls deeply for Mimi, whose presence transforms his world, while Marcello is once again drawn to Musetta’s irresistible charm and voice.

What begins with warmth, laughter, and romance soon faces the harsh realities of poverty and illness, testing the strength of their bohemian spirit. (Fun fact: This timeless opera inspired the Tony Award-winning musical RENT.)

Where: The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
When: Thursday, April 30 – May 3, 2026
How Much: Starts at $32

Ventana Ballet and Austin Camerata present Bloom

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Spend an intimate evening with Ventana Ballet and the live musicians of Austin Camerata as ballet meets the rich sound of strings and piano.

Be among the first to experience Act I of Flower Shop, a brand-new ballet set to an original piano quartet by composer Michael Alec Rose, ahead of its full debut in September 2026.

Where: East Side Performing Arts, 979 Springdale Rd Ste 815, Austin, TX 78702
When: Thursday, April 30 – May 2, 2026
How Much: Starts at $30

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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.