Punk Venues in Austin, TX

29th Street Ballroom is a 350-capacity all-ages bar and music venue in Austin, formerly known as Spiderhouse Ballroom, with a no-frills approach to live music and a loyal local following. Cold drinks, food, and loud music in a room that can handle shows any night of the week. The full house sound system is provided for all performers.

Hotel Vegas is a 175-capacity all-ages bar in the East Sixth Street arts and entertainment district in Austin, sitting at the eastern end of the Sahara Lounge block. The room suits original and indie acts and has a reputation as a genuine music bar in one of Austin's most active corridors.

MonkeyWrench Books is a 70-capacity all-ages volunteer-run collectively operated bookstore and social space in Austin with a political and community-oriented character. The venue hosts live performances alongside its role as an activist bookstore. Performers must supply their own sound system.

The 13th Floor is a 21+ neighborhood rock and roll bar in Austin, formerly The Green Jay, running regular live music on a consistent weekly schedule. The room has a genuine neighborhood bar character and suits original and cover acts that connect with an Austin bar crowd.

The Wyldwood is an all-ages DIY house venue in Austin hosting live music outside on weekend nights during the warmer months, a genuine underground room for acts that thrive in intimate and community-built settings. Before reaching out, read about the venue on their website to make sure your act is the right fit for the space.

Valhalla is a 21+ downtown Austin neighborhood bar with great food, pinball, pool, shuffleboard, and skeeball alongside a live music program that brings local and touring acts to one of the better small bars on the east side. The room has a genuinely laid-back character that makes both artists and audiences comfortable.