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🥳 The best events in March
March 2, 2026 · — Kelsey Bradshaw
🎉 Hello! We’re trying something new this month and sending out a separate, but bigger and better, monthly guide. You can expect more events, more tips and tricks, and more fun! Let’s do it. 👇
Hacks for a Better March
It’s Spring Cleaning Season
A new season is approaching and allergies are running rampant. It’s time for a refresh! This guide works as a great checklist for prepping your home.
Don’t Forget the Time Change
Clocks spring forward on March 8 at 2 a.m. Yes, it’s the dreaded daylight saving time when we move our clocks forward by one hour. Be prepared for a few sleepy days!
Now Is a Good Time To Adopt
Nine shelters in the Austin area are participating in a “name your fee” adoption event March 6-8. So, if you’ve been on the fence about bringing a furry friend into your home, take this as a sign!
Avoid Downtown Mid-Month
It can’t be stressed enough — downtown Austin is going to be packed March 12-18 during South by Southwest. Take advantage of literally any other part of the city during this time. Check out North Austin, perhaps!
Your Guide to March 2026 in Austin
March in Austin will remind you how great it is to live here. The city comes to life as spring weather, festivals, and big events take over. Here’s what you need to know:
Election Day Is March 3
Election Day for the Texas primaries is nearly here! If you didn’t vote during Early Voting, March 3 is your last chance to make your voice heard. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and you can vote anywhere in Travis County that has a “Vote here/aqui” sign out front.
SXSW Returns With a Shorter Festival
South by Southwest runs March 12-18 this year in downtown Austin. The festival is three days shorter than in 2025, and will be operating without the help of a convention center this year. That means downtown will likely be more crowded than usual as festival goers spread out. Interested in being one of those festival goers? You still have time to buy a badge!
Sips & Sounds Is Bringing Christina Aguilera to Auditorium Shores
Sips & Sounds Music Festival runs March 13-14 in Auditorium Shores and the lineup includes Christina Aguilera, Calvin Harris, Major Lazer, and Foster the People. Friday GA tickets are still available and start at $65.
Avoid Downtown Madness With Rodeo Austin
Rodeo Austin is March 13-28 at the Travis County Exposition Center, near Walter E. Long Lake in East Austin. Tanya Tucker, Flatland Cavalry, and Eli Young Band, are on the rodeo’s music lineup this year. Tickets start at $36.98.
COTA Is Hosting Motorcycle Racing
MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas is March 27-29 at Circuit of the Americas in Del Valle. The event is the premiere motorcycling racing championship in the world. Tickets start at $17.
Tickets To Get Now (Before It’s Too Late)
- March 6: Cardi B at the Moody Center
- March 8-9: Lady Gaga at the Moody Center
- Starting March 8: “American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas” at the Blanton Museum of Art
- March 10: Pete Souza at Paramount Theatre
- March 21: Thrift Haven at the Palmer Events Center
- March 24 and 31: Tuesday Twilights at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
👋 Let’s have a great March, y’all!
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