September 2022 Events and Happenings

September 2022 Events and Festivals

Check out this list for a selection of the largest annual events in Austin during September. For a more extensive list of daily happenings, check out the searchable Events Calendar.

9/5/22
Free Day of Yoga 
Various Locations 
All day long, participating studios across the Austin area offer free classes as an opportunity for every age and fitness level. 
freedayofyoga.com

9/9/22
Zilker Relays
Zilker Park 
The Zilker Relays is a 10-mile team race. Each participant runs a 2.5 mile loop from one central festival/transition area. The team concept of the Zilker Relays is not unique, but the combination of a relay, festival home base, drinks and music, make this experience a favorite for runners of all calibers and ages. 
zilkerrelays.com

9/9/22 - 12/31/22
Field of Light
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Debuting at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center this fall, Bruce Munro’s Field of Light is an immersive exhibition that explores the intersection of art, technology and nature.
wildflower.org/field-of-light

9/11/22
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival 
Far Out Lounge & Stage 
If you wanna beat the heat this summer then you gotta eat the heat! Join the Austin Chronicle for one of the world's largest hot sauce festivals, with categories ranging from local restaurants to commercial bottlers.
austinchronicle.com

9/13/22
HAAM Benefit Day
Venues Throughout the City
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) hosts an annual, citywide benefit to raise support for local musicians. For one day, hundreds of local music showcases and concerts will take place, featuring many of your favorite local musicians.
myhaam.org

9/17/22
¡VIVA Mexico!
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center will host its annual Viva México celebration to showcase visual art, dance and musical performances that explore Mexico’s history through cultural art traditions.
maccaustin.org

9/17/22 - 9/18/22
Fall Pecan Street Festival 
Historic Sixth Street
The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried music, arts and crafts festival. The 2020 festival will be entirely virtual, allowing for the opportunity to expand the event from one weekend to a much longer stretch of programming – providing more opportunity for public engagement with vendors, artists, musicians and other special guests.
pecanstreetfestival.org

9/18/22
Austin Museum Day 
Museums Across Austin 
Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this special day features free exhibitions and activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites.
austinmuseums.org

9/22/22 - 9/29/22
Fantastic Fest 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from around the world. 
fantasticfest.com

9/24/22 - 9/25/22
Blended Festival
Circuit of the Americas
This wine-centric event will feature culinary stations, craft cocktails and live music household names in pop, country and EDM.
blendedfestival.com