Austin is the live music capital of the world, and that extends to country dancing. From legendary venues like The Broken Spoke to modern honky tonks like White Horse and Sagebrush, you'll find two-step, Texas swing, and line dancing every night of the week. Most venues offer free lessons and feature live bands playing classic and modern country.
Sunday
6Sinner's Brunch at Jo's
Jo's Coffee (South Congress)
South Congress · Austin
Free, 12:30-3pm. Jo's House Band and guests. Announced through November 29; no lesson.
Sunday Dance Hall at Beerburg
Beerburg Brewing
Southwest Austin (Fitzhugh Rd, toward Dripping Springs) · Austin
Doors 2pm, band 3-6pm. $10 with a live band, free on DJ days. Family and dog friendly.
Sunday Best at ABGB
The ABGB (Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.)
South Austin (Oltorf) · Austin
Free, all ages. Bands 4-7pm. No lesson.
Sunday Two-Step at Sagebrush
Sagebrush
South Austin · Austin
Advanced 5pm, intermediate 6pm, music from 7pm. Usually $10, up to $15 on bigger bills.
Variety Social Dance
Go Dance Studio
North Austin · Austin
$10 per person, or a 5-pack for $40. Included with New Student Special packages and all memberships.
Sunday at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
Two-step lesson 7pm by donation (cash or Venmo). Confirmed on the current venue heading and Sep 28-Oct 4 flyer.
Monday
2Tuesday
5Two-Step Tuesday at Sagebrush
Sagebrush
South Austin · Austin
Beginner 6pm, intermediate 7pm, band 8pm. $10 cash.
Tuesday Night at Little Longhorn
Little Longhorn Saloon
Allandale · Austin
No cover, ever. Free two-step lesson 7-8pm, band 8-11pm. Fingerpistol has held the Tuesday slot since 2012.
Tuesday at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
Two-Step Tuesday with Weldon Henson
The Broken Spoke
South Lamar · Austin
Dated bill says 8pm; generic Tuesday notice says 8:15pm. $10 dancehall admission, no lesson. Restaurant music 6-8pm is separate.
Tuesday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
Free on Tuesdays. Band from 9pm. Happy hour 2-8pm.
Wednesday
5Wednesday Night at Little Longhorn
Little Longhorn Saloon
Allandale · Austin
No cover, ever. Free INTERMEDIATE two-step lesson 7-8pm, band 8-11pm. Doors 5pm.
Hill Country Two-Step Wednesday at Sagebrush
Sagebrush
South Austin · Austin
Advanced 7pm, intermediate 8pm (all welcome), band 9pm. $10 for the current night; check the venue’s bill.
Wednesday at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
Two-Step Wednesday at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
Free on Wednesdays (the venue charges a cover on Fri/Sat and special shows). Lesson 7:30pm, band 8:30-11:30pm.
Wednesday Night at the Broken Spoke
The Broken Spoke
South Lamar · Austin
Lesson $10 + cover, which varies by act. Arrive by 7:30pm to sign up; classes fill fast.
Thursday
5Thursday Night at Little Longhorn
Little Longhorn Saloon
Allandale · Austin
No cover, ever. Happy-hour band 6-8pm, headliner 9pm to midnight. Cash only.
Thursday Night at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
Thursday Night at Sagebrush
Sagebrush
South Austin · Austin
Waltz & shuffle 7pm, Texas two-step & push 8pm, band 9pm. $10.
Thursday Night at the Broken Spoke
The Broken Spoke
South Lamar · Austin
Lesson $10 + cover, which varies by act. Arrive by 7:30pm to sign up; classes fill fast.
Thursday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
Free on Thursdays per the venue's FAQ (cover is Fri/Sat and special shows). Band from 9pm.
Friday
6Friday Night at Little Longhorn
Little Longhorn Saloon
Allandale · Austin
No cover, ever. Happy-hour band 6-8pm, headliner 9pm to midnight. Cash only.
Honky Tonk Friday at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
Friday Night at Sagebrush
Sagebrush
South Austin · Austin
Bands from 8pm, cover varies by act. A 7pm lesson appears some Fridays but is not weekly.
Halloween Open House at Rhythm House
Rhythm House ATX
South Lamar · Austin
Free. Classes from 7pm, including a kids class; social with performance and costume contest 8:30-10:30pm.
Friday Night at the Broken Spoke
The Broken Spoke
South Lamar · Austin
Lesson $10 + cover, which varies by act. Arrive by 7:30pm to sign up; classes fill fast.
Friday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
Saturday
7Austin Motel Halloween Bash
Austin Motel
South Congress · Austin
Free, 4-8pm. RSVP through Austin Motel. Poolside two-step with DJ Ed West; no lesson announced.
Saturday Night at Little Longhorn
Little Longhorn Saloon
Allandale · Austin
No cover, ever. Happy-hour band 6-8pm, headliner 9pm to midnight. Cash only.
Saturday Night at Sagebrush
Sagebrush
South Austin · Austin
Lesson some Saturdays (Hill Country, 7pm and 8pm), bands from 9pm. Cover varies by act.
Halloween: the venue asks for your best costume. Band times not posted yet
Honky Tonk Saturday at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
Halloween: two-step lesson 7pm, Cory Cross 8pm, Dylan Earl 9pm, The Darryls 11pm, Jonathan Terrell midnight. $10 after 7:30pm; 21+.
$25 with classes
Saturday Night at the Broken Spoke
The Broken Spoke
South Lamar · Austin
Two-step lessons Wed-Sat 8-9pm with Terri White, $10 + cover. Dancehall doors 7:15pm, runs to 1:30am.
Saturday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
Rotating bands at 9pm. $10 for the published October shows; check the current bill.
Halloween: Frank Cavitt & The Honky-Tonk Doctors, 9pm, $10
Saturday Night at Sam's Town Point
Sam's Town Point
South Austin · Austin
Ramsay Midwood 11pm every Saturday through November. Cover contested: the venue site says $5, Double or Nothing's schedule says usually $10 cash. Bring $10.