Austin, TX, December 19, 2025
This weekend, Austin is filled with festive events that highlight the city’s vibrant culture and community spirit. Enjoy diverse entertainment options ranging from holiday markets to live performances. The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar offers local artwork, while the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs a unique blend of rock and classical music. other events include a Drag Queen Christmas show, a magical tea experience, and a holiday concert by Leslie Odom, Jr. Embrace the holiday spirit and support local organizers making this season memorable for all.
Top 7 Events in Austin This Weekend (December 20-21, 2025)
Discover the Vibrant Festivities This Holiday Season
Austin, TX, is ready to dazzle this weekend with an exciting array of holiday events. From captivating performances to bustling markets, the community is coming together, showcasing the resilience and creativity of local organizers. These events embody the spirit of Austin, emphasizing the benefits of local choice and civic involvement in crafting memorable celebrations.
As residents embrace the holiday spirit, it’s worth noting that reducing bureaucratic hurdles could streamline future event planning, leading to even more community-driven festivities. This weekend, there is no shortage of entertainment options that highlight Austin’s unique blend of arts, culture, and community engagement.
1. Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Location: Palmer Events Center
Dates: Through December 21, 2025
Description: This annual event combines a holiday market with live music, featuring local and national artists offering unique gifts, artwork, and crafts. It’s a one-stop shop for holiday presents and a celebration of Austin’s vibrant arts scene.
2. Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”
Location: Moody Center
Date: December 20, 2025
Description: Experience the iconic rock group’s holiday tour, blending classical music with rock elements in a theatrical performance. The show includes a 25th anniversary tribute to “Beethoven’s Last Night,” offering a unique holiday experience for all ages.
3. Koko’s Alpine Lodge & Christmas Market
Location: Koko’s Beer Hall
Dates: Through January 3, 2026
Description: Immerse yourself in a German-style pop-up lodge featuring themed cocktails, seasonal beers, holiday movies, and local vendors. Admission is free, making it a festive spot to enjoy the season’s offerings.
4. Murray & Peter Present A Drag Queen Christmas
Location: Austin City Limits Live
Date: December 20, 2025
Description: Celebrate the holidays with a star-studded lineup of drag performers, including Onya Nurve, Shea Coulee, and Crystal Methyd. Hosted by Nina West, this event promises a night of festive entertainment and holiday cheer.
5. Holiday Illustrator’s Tea
Location: Austin Proper Hotel
Date: December 20, 2025
Description: Enjoy a curated tea experience led by artist Stephanie J. Schiller, featuring specialty tea blends, holiday-inspired meals, and unique keepsakes. This immersive event offers a cozy and artistic way to celebrate the season.
6. Beerthoven’s Hoppy Holidays
Location: Neill-Cochran House Museum
Date: December 20, 2025
Description: Join this annual tradition with a live concert of carols by the Tinsel Singers, hot cocoa, and cold beer offerings. Each ticket includes a voucher for a future museum visit, combining holiday festivities with cultural enrichment.
7. Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour
Location: The Paramount Theatre
Date: December 21, 2025
Description: Broadway star Leslie Odom, Jr. performs a special holiday show, featuring timeless classics, original songs from his Christmas albums, and selections from “Hamilton.” This concert offers a blend of holiday spirit and theatrical excellence.
Embrace the Festive Spirit Together
These events provide a range of festive activities to enjoy in Austin this weekend. Whether you’re interested in arts, music, or holiday markets, there’s something for everyone to celebrate the season. Supporting local events not only sustains our rich cultural tapestry but also fosters the sense of community that makes Austin such a special place.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar?
The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is an annual event held at the Palmer Events Center through December 21, 2025. It combines a holiday market with live music, featuring local and national artists offering unique gifts, artwork, and crafts. It’s a one-stop shop for holiday presents and a celebration of Austin’s vibrant arts scene.
When is Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” performance?
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” performance is scheduled for December 20, 2025, at the Moody Center. This annual holiday tour blends classical music with rock elements in a theatrical performance, including a 25th anniversary tribute to “Beethoven’s Last Night,” offering a unique holiday experience for all ages.
What can I expect at Koko’s Alpine Lodge & Christmas Market?
Koko’s Alpine Lodge & Christmas Market, located at Koko’s Beer Hall, is open through January 3, 2026. This German-style pop-up lodge features themed cocktails, seasonal beers, holiday movies, and local vendors. Admission is free, making it a festive spot to enjoy the season’s offerings.
Who are the performers in Murray & Peter’s A Drag Queen Christmas?
Murray & Peter’s A Drag Queen Christmas, held at Austin City Limits Live on December 20, 2025, features a star-studded lineup of drag performers, including Onya Nurve, Shea Coulee, and Crystal Methyd. Hosted by Nina West, this event promises a night of festive entertainment and holiday cheer.
What is the Holiday Illustrator’s Tea at Austin Proper Hotel?
The Holiday Illustrator’s Tea at Austin Proper Hotel, scheduled for December 20, 2025, is an immersive event led by artist Stephanie J. Schiller. It features specialty tea blends, holiday-inspired meals, and unique keepsakes, offering a cozy and artistic way to celebrate the season.
What is Beerthoven’s Hoppy Holidays event?
Beerthoven’s Hoppy Holidays, taking place at the Neill-Cochran House Museum on December 20, 2025, is an annual tradition featuring a live concert of carols by the Tinsel Singers, hot cocoa, and cold beer offerings. Each ticket includes a voucher for a future museum visit, combining holiday festivities with cultural enrichment.
When is Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Christmas Tour performance?
Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Christmas Tour performance is scheduled for December 21, 2025, at The Paramount Theatre. The Broadway star will perform timeless holiday classics, original songs from his Christmas albums, and selections from “Hamilton,” offering a blend of holiday spirit and theatrical excellence.
Event Details Table
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armadillo Christmas Bazaar | Palmer Events Center | Through December 21, 2025 | Holiday market with live music, featuring local and national artists offering unique gifts, artwork, and crafts. |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” | Moody Center | December 20, 2025 | Theatrical performance blending classical music with rock elements, including a 25th anniversary tribute to “Beethoven’s Last Night.” |
| Koko’s Alpine Lodge & Christmas Market | Koko’s Beer Hall | Through January 3, 2026 | German-style pop-up lodge featuring themed cocktails, seasonal beers, holiday movies, and local vendors. Admission is free. |
| Murray & Peter’s A Drag Queen Christmas | Austin City Limits Live | December 20, 2025 | Star-studded lineup of drag performers, including Onya Nurve, Shea Coulee, and Crystal Methyd, hosted by Nina West. |
| Holiday Illustrator’s Tea | Austin Proper Hotel | December 20, 2025 | Immersive event led by artist Stephanie J. Schiller, featuring specialty tea blends, holiday-inspired meals, and unique keepsakes. |
| Beerthoven’s Hoppy Holidays | Neill-Cochran House Museum | December 20, 2025 | Annual tradition with a live concert of carols by the Tinsel Singers, hot cocoa, and cold beer offerings. Ticket includes a future museum visit voucher. |
| Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Christmas Tour | The Paramount Theatre | December 21, 2025 | Performance featuring holiday classics, original songs from his Christmas albums, and selections from “Hamilton.” |
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