Lorde, Bob Dylan, Wu-Tang, Willie coming to Austin

Austin's Music Scene Heats Up This Summer

As Austin's summer heats up, so does the city's music scene. From indie darlings like Tennis on their bittersweet farewell tour, and the soulful grooves of Durand Jones & The Indications, to the return of the Marias and Kali Uchis, and the raw power of Ethel Cain and Hiatus Kaiyote, Austin's venues are buzzing with anticipation.

Plus, get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July as Willie Nelson's iconic picnic brings a reunion with Bob Dylan to the stage. Whether you're seeking a major headliner like Lorde or Tate McRae, an epic return from Alabama Shakes, or simply soaking in the sounds at one of Austin's many beloved free concert series, prepare to turn up the volume on your summer soundtrack.

June 7: The Black Keys at Waterloo Park

The world is due for a garage rock revival. Enter the Black Keys. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are back on tour for their new album “No Rain, No Flowers” coming August 8. So far, they’ve put out three singles this year: “The Night Before,” “Babygirl” and the title track for the new release.
Info: All ages, $112 and up, moodyamphitheater.com

June 11: Tennis at Stubb's BBQ

After 15 years of enchanting us, beloved duo Tennis is set to play what could be their final Austin show.
Info: All ages, $30 and up, stubbsaustin.com

June 14: Big Dumb Fest at Mohawk

Austin’s premier rock band Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol are back with the third rendition of their annual Big Dumb Fest.
Info: All ages, $28, mohawkaustin.com

June 15: Wu-Tang Clan at Moody Center

"Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" will celebrate the group's three-decade run that changed hip-hop forever.
Info: All ages, $82 and up, moodycenteratx.com

July 4: Willie's Fourth of July Picnic at Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Like a well-worn pair of cowboy boots, Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic has been a Texas institution for decades.
Info: All ages, $77 and up, germaniaamp.com

July 13: The Marias at Moody Center

After navigating a year of intense personal and creative upheaval, The Marias are making a triumphant return.
Info: All ages, $238 and up, moodycenteratx.com

July 15: The Psychedelic Furs at ACL Live

The tide is turning and a “new wave” is washing some retro relics onto the shoreline.
Info: All ages, $50 and up, acllive.com

July 24-26: Red River Cultural District's Hot Summer Nights

Red River Cultural District's free music festival Hot Summer Nights is making its triumphant annual return with over 150 Austin bands playing shows at more than 10 local music venues for three nights on July 24 to 26.
Info: All ages, free, redriverculturaldistrict.org

July 29: Wiz Khalifa at Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Even at 37 years old, Wiz Khalifa is still “Young, Wild & Free.”
Info: All ages, $43 and up, germaniaamp.com

August 6: Teddy Swims at Waterloo Park

Not long after his performance at Austin City Limits Music Festival last October, Teddy Swims is paddling back into town.
Info: All ages, $156 and up, moodyamphitheater.com

August 26: Ethel Cain at Waterloo Park

Prepare for a captivating (and perhaps a little chilling) experience as Ethel Cain brings her haunting, gospel-infused sound to Waterloo Park.
Info: All ages, $50 and up, moodyamphitheater.com

August 26: Hiatus Kaiyote at Emo's

This Australian quartet is bringing their neo-soul, jazz-funk sound to Emo’s in August.
Info: All ages, $55 and up, emosaustin.com

August 31: Kali Uchis at Moody Center

Following the release of her deeply personal album "Sincerely," Kali Uchis is set to bring her enchanting sound to Austin with special guests Thee Sacred Souls.
Info: All ages, $79 and up, moodycenteratx.com

August 31: Fitz and the Tantrums at ACL Live

I feel like I’ve been waiting “forty days and forty nights” to see Fitz and the Tantrums come back to Austin.
Info: All ages, $40 and up, acllive.com

September 5: Pixies at Waterloo Park

Pixies are real and they’re from Boston.
Info: All ages, $65 and up, moodyamphitheater.com

September 14: Ice Cube at Moody Center

“It Was A Good Day” when I heard that Ice Cube is coming to Austin.
Info: All ages, $75 and up, moodycenteratx.com

September 16: Durand Jones & The Indications at Stubb's BBQ

As the Austin summer gently fades, prepare for a luscious wave of soul as Durand Jones & The Indications bring their silky sound to town.
Info: All ages, $40 and up, stubbsaustin.com

September 16: Tate McRae at Moody Center

Here's an opportunity to see one of pop music’s fastest rising stars.
Info: All ages, $94 and up, moodycenteratx.com

September 17: Lorde at Moody Center

You know the drill: tickets for Lorde's highly anticipated "Ultrasound" stop at the Moody Center vanished in a flash.
Info: All ages, $153 and up, moodycenteratx.com

September 19: Benson Boone at Moody Center

It’s no small feat that Benson Boone’s “American Heart” tour tickets sold out in nine seconds (according to his Instagram post).
Info: All ages, $155 and up, moodycenteratx.com

September 25: Alabama Shakes at Moody Center

Hearts soared when Alabama Shakes announced that new music is in the works via a January 27 Instagram post.
Info: All ages, $77 and up, moodycenteratx.com

September 25-28: Levitation Fest at Palmer Events Center

Levitation spawned in the tour van of Austin psych heavies the Black Angels.
Info: All ages, $110 and up; tickets for night shows vary, levitation.fm

All summer: Free concert series

Austin offers an abundance of free live music throughout the summer, with several concert series providing musical experiences across the city.

• Zilker Botanical Garden hosts its "Bands in Bloom" series on Thursdays in June.
• The Bullock Museum's "Music Under The Star" transforms the new Capitol Mall Amphitheater into an outdoor venue every Friday in June.
• The Long Center also adds to the free music scene with its "Drop-In" series, running every Thursday from May 22 through August 14.
• Also at the Long Center, the Austin Symphony Orchestra presents "Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park" on Sunday evenings through June 29.
• Independence Day brings the Star Spangled Fest back to Auditorium Shores.
• Later in the summer, the long-standing Pan Am Hillside Concert Series will return in July.
• The iconic Blues on the Green series will make its 34th return to Zilker Park on August 5-6.