Updated: Saturday, January 10, 2026
This Saturday, January 10th, 2026, Austin is buzzing with creativity, community spirit, and live music at every turn. Below is my list of Top 5 Events in Austin Today. For a complete round up, check out my article on the Best Events in Austin this Weekend!
From a trail-wide celebration along the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail to browsing local flavors and handmade finds at the Arboretum Food and Artisan Market, the city’s daytime lineup invites you to get outside and connect. Young creatives take center stage at a youth new works festival workshop in Easton Park, while the evening brings soulful sounds with a candlelit tribute to Adele and the electric return of Free Week across downtown’s most iconic music venues.
Whether you’re starting the day outdoors, supporting local artists, or diving into Austin’s legendary live music scene after dark, these top picks capture the very best of the city today. Read on to plan your perfect Saturday in the Live Music Capital of the World.
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Top 5 Events in Austin Today – Saturday, 10th January, 2026
Meet Me at the Mile Marker
Image Credit: The Trail Conservancy FB Page
Join The Trail Conservancy for a morning-long celebration of the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail! Explore Mile 1 to Mile 10, stopping to discover special highlights that showcase the people, partners, and places that make the Butler Trail so beloved.
Expect activities such as free kayak rentals, live music, free snacks, ecological restoration, and more.
Where: Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, Austin, TX
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 9 am – 11 am
How Much: Free
Arboretum Food and Artisan Market
Image Credit: Arboretum Food and Artisan Market FB Page
Come join us for the Arboretum Food and Artisan Market in the parking lot of the Juliet Kitchen in the Arboretum every Saturday! We have hot foods including fresh arepas, dumplings, gourmet foods, baked goods, local meats, veggies, fresh eggs, artisans, home goods, and more! Over 40 vendors weekly!
Where: 10000 Research Blvd, Building C, Austin, TX 78759
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Every Saturday
How Much: Free
Manifest the Future: Youth New Works Festival Workshop
Image Credit: New Manifest Theatre Company FB Page
Manifest the Future celebrates original artistic works from Austin-area children and teens with a free festival hosted by New Manifest Theatre Company.
Young artists connect with mentors who guide them in creating original theatre or music pieces, culminating in a free performance on January 24th, where they showcase their work to family and friends.
Workshops support participants in writing and performing skills, led by professional artist educators and a Spanish bilingual educator, providing strong guidance throughout the creative process.
Where: Easton Park, 7604 Solari Dr, Austin, TX 78744
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026
How Much: Free
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Discover the music of Adele at The Mansion, all under the gentle glow of candlelight.
The tentative program features Hello, Rumour Has It, Make You Feel My Love, Water Under the Bridge, Oh My God, Someone Like You, Send My Love (To Your New Lover), Chasing Pavements, Skyfall, When We Were Young, Set Fire to the Rain, Easy On Me, and Rolling in the Deep.
Where: The Mansion, 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 8:45 pm
How Much: Starts at $49.50
Free Week
Image Credit: Red River Cultural District FB Page
The Red River Cultural District proudly brings back Free Week, its multi-genre, multi-venue, admission-free winter music festival, to downtown Austin on January 9–10, 2026. Kick off the new year with two nights of free performances from dozens of local music acts.
Expect beloved Austin staples like Stubb’s, Mohawk, Flamingo Cantina, and Empire to be present at key cultural spots such as The 13th Floor, Elysium, Valhalla, Swan Dive, and more for an unforgettable celebration.
Where: Multiple venues
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026
How Much: Free
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