Arts & Entertainment across the Austin metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned arts & entertainment businesses across the Austin metro, not just the city itself.
Austin's arts sit along a few spines: the downtown theaters, the East Austin studios and galleries, and the music venues on Red River and East 6th. Dance and performance schools run their own seasons and showcases. Gallery and studio hours often follow events rather than a standard week, and festival season moves everything, so check a calendar rather than a shopfront sign.
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Where they are across the Austin metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Austin
- Alesia Lani, Austin (town center)
- Dancin' Jazzi Dance Studio, Austin (town center)
- Tammie Rubin, Austin (town center)
Going out for the arts in Austin? Start here.
Guides to accessible, sensory-friendly and welcoming events, so you know what to look for and what to ask.
Guides for events that work for everyone
Reading picked for arts & entertainment and for the Austin metro.
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LGBTQ-Owned Businesses and Services in Austin for 2026
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Coming up
Where to be around Austin
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
Keep exploring
More across the Austin metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Events & Weddings2 places Photo: Kiwis Party
Bars & Nightlife2 places Photo: Sans Bar
Education & Training2 places Photo: Austin Spanish Academy
Retail & Shops18 places Photo: Black Pearl Books
Professional Services17 places Photo: Meeta Morrison Designs LLC
Restaurants & Food16 places Photo: Hoover's Cooking
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many arts and entertainment businesses are listed across the Austin metro?
Three right now, in Austin. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
How do I find out what is on this week?
Theaters, galleries and venues post their own calendars, and schedules follow seasons and festivals rather than a standard week. Check before you plan a night around one.
Are there accessible and sensory-friendly performances?
Many venues offer captioned, audio-described or relaxed performances on set dates. Ask the box office about seating, captions and quiet spaces when you book.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest an arts or entertainment business that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know an arts or entertainment business we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.