Part of the Gay Austin Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Rain's annual Pride street party on 4th Street/Bettie Naylor Street. After the parade finishes at 4th Street, the rooftop emcee stage transitions into a full block party with DJs going late. Saturday, August 22.
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Fri, Aug 21
9 PM - 3 AM
The Austin Eagle, Austin
Sat, Aug 22
11 AM - 11 PM
Fiesta Gardens & Congress Avenue
Austin Pride 2026 — Texas capital celebrates with the Fiesta Gardens festival, the night parade down Congress Ave, the best gay bars and where to stay.
Sat, Aug 22
11 AM - 10 PM
Fiesta Gardens
Sat, Aug 22
12 PM - 5 PM
Fairmont Austin, Austin
Sat, Aug 22
8 PM - 11 PM
Congress Avenue
Sat, Aug 22
9 PM - 2 AM
Cheer Up Charlies, Austin
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