Best event venues in Austin: find options near you

We went to an LCD Soundsystem show here, which was incredible to see in such a small intimate venue. This was an amazing event with an open bar and passed appetizers. The staff was friendly, the space was great!

What a beautiful venue! The rooftop is beyond gorgeous and that wall of greenery screams photo opportunity.

I had an opportunity to capture a lil video footage here for a conference event so as a guest I was impressed. This view of downtown Austin is stunning especially with the sunset.

The lighting is just enough, but it did get a smidge dark in the deep interiors of the venue. Overall, a lovely spot for any event.

We couldn’t have been more pleased with Brazos Hall as our reception venue. They coordinated flawlessly with our planner on load-in schedules, catering logistics, and décor setup, which took a huge weight off our shoulders. On the day of the reception, the space looked absolutely stunning, and their on-site staff managed the timeline with effortless precision so we never had to worry about a thing.

Located at 4th and Brazos, Brazos Hall is a unique event venue in a restored warehouse. Perfect for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations in downtown Austin.

Beautiful building with natural features and ambience. We had a great night and would recommend this venue again!

A very nice conference/ event center… The upstairs deck is very nice and the views are great!

Beautiful event space and great staff. The bride used both the upstairs and downstairs, and they flipped the room from ceremony to reception, absolutely stunning!

This is the best menu in downtown Austin by far with the hardest-working staff that I’ve met who have held strong here now longer than most other businesses have been able to stay open for.

This is also one of the few venues left on 6th Street that can hold up to 500 people between the VIP room the bar upstairs patio, and sofa areas.

Did I mention they have nice cushion sofas!

Bartenders here know how to serve just about every single kind of rank and even serve me up my favorite non-alcoholic beverage made of different fruit juices!

Also thankfully they have water that’s been verified served in the glass container at each corner of the bar

Getting parking here is thankfully easier to most places to downtown you could just park at either of the parking garages nearby and literally walk over.

They do their best to keep the restrooms clean here and keep up with all the people that come in and out of this venue which on some nights goes well into the night.

They also play healthy mix of music. 🙂

Sound system and they have people who know how the management do know how to operate the sound equipment which is a huge Plus I cannot say enough how hard it is to find a bar with people always on staff who know how to operate the sound equipment!

Every week there’s something going on at this place especially as it continues to grow in popularity.

And thankfully just west enough on 6th Street to keep it accessible for folks like me who like to avoid 6th st going east past congress.

The Belmont team has Excellent service, friendly, and very helpful as well. When I needed help they really helped me especially because I’m not good with computers. I was wanting a two bedroom but the one bedroom was bigger than I thought. I love the kitchen in my apartment and the big bathroom

Hamid was the most accommodating person we worked with while planning and re-planning our wedding and it was an absolute pleasure getting to work with him. The Belmont was the perfect space to host our event. We were able to have our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all at the same venue, but each felt like like they were all at a different location, thanks to the rooftop, in door bar, and outside dance floor/stage. There was also large spaces for the bride & groom to get ready in before. If you want a true downtown Austin experience, this is the spot!

First ever silent disco & it was so much fun!!! Decided to do the VIP experience and I do not regret it at all. We did not try any of the food but the open bar did not go easy on the liquor and the view from up top was fantastic. Great DJs!

Very cool bar. I went to a 420 aerialists pol performance show by S&S Production. I had a great time and look forward to coming back to this bar and the future shows.

Saw a live show at the Belmont and it was a BLAST. The interior is very nice and well furnished, there is a huge balcony area overlooking the outside stage and an outside bar on the first level.

The Belmont has all the elements of a great bar/music venue and I’m looking forward to going back soon to experience more of the great atmosphere!

If you have ever considered having an event at The Belmont, RUN don’t walk and DO IT!!!! Hamid is the MOST amazing event coordinator to work with! He went above and beyond to make our annual corporate event a HUGE success. The venue was amazing, decor on pointe, the band… OMGSH, AWESOME! Everything was taken care of down to the customized drink menus! We couldn’t be happier with our experience there and just the incredible staff and support we received! Especially since our event had to be cancelled and rescheduled in three days due to the ice storm here! Fantastic venue!!!! Hands down A++++++!

Stopped by while visiting my daughter that lives in Austin and I had a blast. The staff was extremely kind and courteous from the hostess to the wait staff. We were lucky to have met Leanna; she was fantastic!! We appreciate her warm attitude and attention towards us. The prices are fair especially during happy hour. We enjoyed cocktails and a pizza. We had so much fun that we went two days in a row. Highly recommend.

I’m not a huge shuffle board fan, but this place was a nice twist in n the classic bar game. The boards are computer controlled, and they have semi private rooms for the boards. The bar was pretty busy, with some kids also in the mix. Beers were reasonably priced

Brunch social is the best deal around! Rian, our server, made our experience even better! Have been twice already and we will be back for more. The food is actually very delicious. Candy bacon, avocado toast, and the honey biscuits… I could go on about how good the food is.

This was a great place to hold a function for 40 people. Service was stellar. Food was good and the shuffle games were fun

We went for a work event. The food was delicious, and the mocktails were great. The atmostphere was so much fun! They had digital shuffle boards. Our work group had a ball! It worked like bowling, where you pic your own name, and take a fun picture. The shuffle board communicated with the display screen on what number you landed on! They ahd Margarita pizza, beef tip kebabs, cheesecake bites. Definitely worth checking out!

Very cool place. The shuffleboards are so much fun. Easy game to learn for anyone to play. Great for a group. Service and food was great too.

Who knew Shuffleboard could be so interactive and FUN??!! I cannot say enough great things about this place. Their food is spectacular, worth coming here for the food ALONE! Plus, a large selection of drinks and mocktails— basically something for everyone. The Shuffleboards keep track of scoring for you and also film you and do funny playbacks of your party on the scoreboards instant replays are an instant crowd pleaser! I’ve gone to parties here, dates, and also just popped in for dinner and drinks. The atmosphere is exciting, great music, lots of colorful lights and friendly (good looking) staff. Even if you don’t know how to play Shuffleboard, book a lane! You won’t regret it!

We chose Fair Market for our event after our CEO, who had attended a coffee market there, recommended it based on its aesthetic and how well it aligned with our event’s theme. We recently hosted a large-scale, two-day event at Fair Market with over 600 attendees, and the venue provided an excellent space that allowed for a diverse range of activities. The open layout gave us the flexibility to seamlessly transition between live demos, panel discussions, networking areas, and coffee service. The outdoor space was a major plus, allowing us to incorporate more active elements like yoga and a ruck run, which our attendees enjoyed.

That said, there are some logistical considerations to keep in mind for anyone planning an event here. The venue’s recommended vendors are solid, but they do limit options in some cases, which impacted costs and flexibility. Additionally, given the size and industrial nature of the space, sound control was a challenge. In the future, we would implement more physical barriers, such as drapes, to better separate networking areas from the speaker sections and reposition high-traffic areas like the coffee station to minimize noise disruptions.

Despite these considerations, Fair Market remains a fantastic venue for those looking for an adaptable space with an authentic Austin feel. With proper planning and an understanding of its vendor requirements, it can accommodate a wide range of event formats successfully. We’re looking forward to working with the venue again in the future.

We hosted a ball with over 700 guests and everyone at Fair Market was so wonderful and helped make the night a success! The staff were very professional, prompt, and helpful. I highly recommend Fair Market for your next event!

We hosted the Running Remote conference at Fair Market and had a great experience. The venue has a unique character, flexible layout, and a professional team that was supportive throughout the whole process. Highly recommend for events that want an authentic Austin vibe!

We had our wedding at Fair Market and it was such a fun and special day! Everyone was raving about the venue and it was the perfect space with a great flow from the ceremony and cocktail hour in the yard under the string lights to the reception inside. The location was so central making it easy for everyone to get to and from hotels and of course bars for the after party. They were also so great to work with and accommodating in the months leading up to the event- we really appreciated it. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a wedding venue in Downtown Austin with outdoor space- not many have it!

Great venue with indoor and outdoor spaces! Quaint and intimate enough to be close to your favorite artists but large enough to have plenty of space to boogey down!

Food trucks are outside if you get the munchies and a tractor for when you wanna take drunken photos with your friends.

Very cool place to have a corporate event. We had a group of 500 here last night and they had a great time. Very Cool Venue! Staff was nice and good to work with!

Great indoor / outdoor venue in the heart of the near east side with easy access from downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Parking is easy with valet otherwise it can be a bit of a search but right across the street Saltillo has a big garage.

The space is great and has plenty of parking on the outside. It definitely has a church feel, but on the inside, the wood floors and decorative windows really add to the charm, as well as the offerings from artists that decorate the wall.

The Cathedral is such a gem in Austin’s creative scene. The space is absolutely stunning—beautiful natural light, thoughtfully curated art, and a warm, welcoming vibe. Whether you’re attending an art show, pop-up market, or private event, the energy is always inspiring and inclusive. Huge kudos to the team for creating a space that truly supports and uplifts local artists!

Beautiful venue. Really enjoyed seeing some favorite artists work up close, and learning of others. Can’t wait to visit again.

The Cathedral is an amazing venue, about 10 minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown. This quiet elegant oasis has been lovingly renovated by Monica Ceniceros and it shows. All the little details like the art are meticulously curated and placed.

The place was perfect for our all day Future of Health event where we gathered the who’s who health innovation. Everything went smoothly with Monica and her staff, including the last minute panic order of coffee at 8am in the morning.

The team are amazing, AV, Lighting, Food, and the general cleanliness of the facility. The handling of last minute requests with a smile and “sure we can help” attitude permeates throughout.

I highly highly highly recommend this venue and we will be back next year.

Beautiful space, full of art and inspiration. I attended to a conference but it looks they have some spaces for coworking

This is the second time I’ve been to this venue. It works well for a group of 100ish people. The first event was a song launch and the second was an art gala.

The space is beautiful, the windows are amazing and the setup works really well.

There’s plenty of parking in the lot and off street for this size event so it’s very convenient.

Definitely looking forward to the next event at the Cathedral!

Awesome collections & beautiful building.
They have an open house every month(Live music, cocktails, arts)
Great place for local women artists. Noemi and Monica are friendly and supportive.

My wife and I were here several times during the ATX TV Festival season 14 in MAY 2025.
It is a real nice place for an event – whether you need to sit down or stand up.

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800 Congress is an event hall where I have been here several times where festivals and corporate sponsors used this place. It’s basically one large room with an open patio in front. There are no restrooms so if you need to go visit one of the neighboring hotels. My current visit was for Williams Racing for the USGP F1 race. They had a nice setup of promotional displays, fun activities, free swag and a shop to buy team merchandise. The staff was nice and friendly.

I loved the Banksyland exhibit but there were so many people that it was chaotic. The tickets are sold in time slots to make sure it isn’t too crowded but we arrived at our 2:30 time slot, there was a long line; all with a 2:30 entrance time. There were so many people it was difficult to enjoy the art. The way the art was presented had no crowd flow at all. I loved the exhibit but did not enjoy this event space. When we left, there was no line but it was still packed inside.

What a great venue! Was here for my nephew’s wedding reception. The food was catered but the atmosphere was really good! Loved the amount if space we had. My only complaint was that the main table was too close to the back tables and made it a palm for anyone to walk between them (which was a LOT of people and I was sitting there). Other than that, I loved it.

Located on historic Congress Avenue, 800 Congress is Austin’s go-to venue for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. Book your downtown Austin event today!

This event space could not have been better! A gorgeous blank canvas, the staff was kind, courteous and accommodating – we would recommend this venue to anyone planning a big event downtown Austin!!

Amazing reception space – and totally versatile. We were able to take the blank canvas of the space and turn it into our dream vision! Loved that it has both indoor and outdoor space – this provides space for people to step out and cool off during reception if they wanted. This location gave us some prime wedding photos with the Texas Capitol and Austin Paramount Theater right outside. Staff at 800 Congress was great to work with. Highly recommend!

I had such a hard time finding a spot for my baby shower that was big enough for my guest count but not insanely overpriced! I am so happy with this venue and team on site! I absolutely LOVED this space and it was the perfect place to make all my baby shower dreams come true ✨

This is an amazing venue for our wedding dinner! We wanted an extremely small ceremony but wanted to invite about 30 people (friends and family) to have dinner with us. The Commune had a modern, unpretentious atmosphere and provided ample room for tables to seat all of our guests. The kitchen had plenty of room for the caterer to set up, and there was a bar area near the large meeting room that was perfect for setting up drinks. They even had bags of ice for us in the freezer. It was a bit hot to use the outdoor area, but they also have a nice little patio for guests. The staff was extremely friendly and extremely helpful. I would recommend this place to friends or family looking for a venue for their event.

I recently hosted my wellness retreat at The Commune and can not say enough great things about this place! Julia and Jeff are incredibly helpful and made sure my event ran smoothly from prep to clean up. The sound system and projector worked seamlessly. I was able to easily move tables/ chairs around to really make the space work for me. The amenities are such a plus. Parking is the only thing I wish there was more of, but the street parking is super close by and honestly not even an issue. I’ll be hosting here again soon!

We had a fantastic experience hosting our event here! Booking was super easy and straightforward, and the space was absolutely beautiful. It came equipped with everything we needed — a projector, great sound system for music, and plenty of room to decorate and make the space our own. Our guests loved it, and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue. Highly recommend!

Exceptional venue for a baby shower! From the cozy decor to the layout, every detail exceeded our expectations. The ambiance created the perfect atmosphere for celebrating my daughter’s baby shower. Our guests were thoroughly impressed, and the seamless experience made it a memorable event for everyone.
It was great working with Allison. She was always available and was very kind. Highly recommend!”

I can’t say enough amazing things about The Commune! I hosted a painting workshop here for a few days and not only is the space fashionable and functional the natural light was next level for our artists! The light, spacious, and airy vibe of The Commune will have me re-booking this venue in the future. The amenities were top notch and the staff was incredibly communicative and helpful in every sense of the word. Thanks for a memorable experience!

Just hosted an event at the Commune and loved working with their team. Allison and Roxanne were very attentive and helpful with everything we needed to get set up. The venue space itself easily lends itself to events and beautifully decorated so it’s a low lift to make your event great!

★★★★★ An Unforgettable, Intimate Wedding Experience!

My wife and I just had our wedding at Peached Social House, and we cannot stop raving about the experience! From the very beginning, the planning process was seamless, thanks to our incredible wedding coordinator, Dulce. Dulce was an absolute rockstar—she was on top of every single detail during the months of planning and especially on the day of the event. She handled everything with such grace and professionalism, which allowed us to be completely present and stress-free.

The food was a massive hit! Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was, from the rehearsal dinner to the wedding reception. The bartenders were also fantastic, crafting delicious drinks with speed and a smile, which kept the party going.

A huge standout was the team’s flexibility. They effortlessly moved tables around to accommodate our layout ideas and last-minute changes, making our vision for an intimate wedding come to life perfectly.

If we had one very minor suggestion, it would be that the servers could have been a bit more attentive to us as the bride and groom specifically (checking if we needed a drink, etc.), but this in no way overshadowed our joy.

Overall, our experience was fun, exciting, and absolutely delicious. We would wholeheartedly recommend Peached Social House to any couple looking for a beautiful and memorable venue for an intimate wedding. Thank you, Dulce and the entire team, for making our day so magical!

I ordered pick up catering for an event and picked up from this location. The ordering experience was great, a few emails and they recommended which items were better suited for my needs and were flexible in allowing pickup. The food was excellent, very freshly prepared, great ingredients and presentation. The blend of spices they use is incredible, makes the food so yummy. Everyone at the event loved it!

Loved our experience with Peached Social House! Had an intimate wedding and reception here in April. Emily, our wedding coordinator, was amazing and truly helped us execute our vision! From every communication down to the last details on the wedding day we couldn’t have asked for a better person for the job! The food is amazing, all of our guests raved about everything they had at the venue and how seamless the ceremony to reception was! I would highly recommend booking Peached Social House for your next event!

I had the most wonderful event with Peached Social House a couple of weeks ago, and I cannot find the words to express how happy I am! From the very beginning, our sales coordinator, Emily, wowed me with her professionalism and attention to detail. I was worried about our large guest list, but she handled everything with ease and helped us with our menu selections. Everything was DELICIOUS and the service was amazing! Thank you Emily and the Peached team for making my 30th birthday one to remember! If I could give 10 stars, I would.

We booked Peached Catering for our wedding and were beyond pleased with our decision!

We went to a group tasting at the Peached Social House and loved it so much that we didn’t end up booking any other tastings! Everything was so delicious that we knew we had to book Peached for our wedding.

Maria helped to make the planning process smooth and was extremely accommodating with any changes we needed to make. Maria also put us in contact with Premiere for rentals which helped to take the stress off another vendor to coordinate with! The staff that served the food and the bartenders that worked at our wedding were outstanding and efficient.

All our guests commented on how much they loved all the food. The only difficult thing we had to do during the planning process was narrow down which items we wanted on the menu – everything was just too good!

Peached Catering exceeded all our expectations for catering and bartending! If good food and alcohol are a top priority for your event, definitely book Peached!

Pros: The space is beautiful, the food is delicious, and Ethan, the bartender, was loved by the guests.
Cons: Emily, the Director of Catering Sales, was the person I did almost all communication with ahead of my event (a 30th birthday party with ~40 guests). It was incredibly difficult to communicate with Emily. I would send emails to which she would only partially respond. We scheduled a video call and she logged on over 10 minutes late, only notifying me she would be late after I asked via email if the call was still happening. Emily was supposed to provide a day-of contact for the event, and never communicated who the person was. On the day of the event, no staff person identified themselves as that day-of contact. My friends and sisters were left running into the back rooms throughout the event to find staff members to answer questions/help replenish supplies, etc. I had been very clear ahead of the event that I had a severe gluten allergy and was looking for the event menu to be 100% gluten free. No gluten-containing items were on my contract. At the event, the first thing out on the buffet was a basket of flour tortillas. When I followed up after the event, I was told that my gluten allergy was not notated and that no where did it say not to put flour tortillas out on the buffet. There were many other frustrations throughout the event, including not receiving my cake back at the end of the event and then being told that “the cake had flies in it, so it was thrown out.”
I did speak with Matthew, the Catering Events Director, about these frustrations after the event. He refunded approximately 5% of the total bill for all of the incidents that occurred.

While the space is really cool and ended up being beautiful, I found the staff at Peached Social House the most difficult to work with out of all of my wedding vendors. There was a staff change after we had signed our contract. It was incredibly difficult to get into contact with the person that had taken over. When we finally did get in contact with them, emails were very touch and go and they would take multiple days to respond. As the wedding approached, we had set up a phone meeting to go over the details, and they had actually forgotten about it and I had to call them and email them to get them to call me back and proceed with the meeting. Many things that were discussed before the wedding were not communicated well with the staff that was working the wedding. They would not let us into the venue to set up until 3:30 even though the wedding began at 5:00. They assured us that they would begin setting up when we got there. When we arrived, nothing had been done. My family and wedding party ended up setting up the chairs ourselves, and barely got all of our decorating done in time. When it came time to flip the space for the reception, the seating chart that we had sent was not followed. Yet again, we ended up having to set up the tables and chairs ourselves. We had brought up our guests with food allergies many times before and on the day of, we told them where they were seated to make sure that they got the correct plates. They ended up serving all of them the wrong plates and my sister had to stop them before they had a chance to eat to send the food back and get the correct plates. The draft from the ac made the dripless candles drip onto the tables. We were going to scrape the wax off with a credit card but, they told us not to worry about it and then scraped it off with knives and damaged the tables, and then charged us for it. Unless you have a very strong day of coordinator, I wouldn’t recommend booking here because it added so much unnecessary stress.

My organization hosted an event this weekend with about 320 guests and it was a night to remember!! The staff at Skybox on 6th was beyond helpful to my team with set up & tear down, and went above and beyond to take care of our guests. This event space offers everything one could want in a downtown venue with nearby parking, surrounding views of the Austin skyline, and a feeling of privacy without being too removed from the city. During my time as my orgs. event planner, this venue is one of the best I have ever worked with!

Skybox on 6th is truly a gem in downtown Austin. The possibilities are endless with their flexible and versatile space, allowing event organizers to design and customize every detail to perfection.

The standout feature of Skybox on 6th, without a doubt, is their exceptional staff. Working with them is an absolute dream, as they go above and beyond to ensure that every event runs smoothly from start to finish. Their dedication, professionalism, and attention to detail truly create a stress-free experience for event planners.

Moreover, the team at Skybox on 6th consistently delivers on their promises, guaranteeing a memorable and successful event for all attendees. For anyone seeking a remarkable venue and an unparalleled level of service, look no further than Skybox on 6th.

My business fraternity hosted their spring formal at Skybox and it went extremely well. The rooftop has amazing views of downtown Austin (perfect for pictures) and is very spacious. Jason (the manager) was incredibly helpful and even went out of his way to make sure our venue/event needs were met. 10/10 experience throughout the entire planning process and I would definitely book this venue again!

Did a show for a large client of mine at Skybox on 6th and when I met Jason the GM he was very pleasant to work with from the start ….. he helped me with venue set up, helped me front of house as well as back of house and made my event one of a kind!! Highly recommend skybox for all of your event needs. There is also a speakeasy attached and a surprise mechanical bull very very close for all ages highly recommend you cannot go wrong at skybox on sixth in the heart of the entertainment district but above so you could watch the whole city for thank you Jason and thank you skybox on six !!!!!

Great view of the city, an interesting variety of colorful lighting for different moods, and the sound allowed for both louder and quieter events.

If one is able, I’d recommend taking the stairs to see some of the cool artwork that has been done in the stairwell.

I’ve attended a few events here, but with no planning or other involvement.

I am a professional photographer and recently got the opportunity to create a Matterport Virtual Tour for this venue. It is an amazing space that has nice views of Downtown Austin. It is open mostly covered and there are also open areas for seating and entertaining. Great for any social event! Check it out!

Love this venue! Great spot in downtown Austin. Our team really enjoys working with Jason and it’s always a smooth process. Nothing but the best to say about Skybox!

We attended a sweet 16 party here and the venue was very nice. Bright, clean, and neutral enough to add any decor.

They are very shady. They don’t explain everything in contract.parking is very tight, I did party last Sunday we clear all on time but they charge extra.i won’t be giving extra business anymore.

Great price for the space and time you get access to venue.

Nice place!
Perfect place for your quinceañera or wedding.

Great service, ask for Jory’s CAKES & MORE , Delicious cakes for your events here

We had our daughter’s quince here. The venue was decently sized for our party of roughly 150 people. The dinner was amazing as well as the decor. The only complaint I have is that the dressing room didn’t have a/c and if you’re familiar with the dresses for these events that wasn’t very comfortable. Overall, my daughter had a great time and the pros of the venue definitely outweighed the one con.

We had our daughter 15 recently and we like the salon the only flaw is the owner who’s very aggressive he wanted to cancel our party the day before and all for some stu…d miscommunication. The wife very nice lady, but the owner shouldn’t have a business like this where you have to deal with a lot of people and different problems that can be fixed with out yelling and treating of cancellations but of course he’s the owner.