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
6Sunday 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.
Native Texan Two Step with Steve and the Sweethearts
The Highball
South Lamar · Austin
⚠️ One date announced, from 7pm. The venue's list gives no lesson time, end time or price.
Monday
3Neon Rainbows: Queer Two-Step at Sagebrush
Sagebrush
South Austin · Austin
Queer Two-Step Night: beginner and intermediate lessons from Drift'n Cow Poke, with a live performance from This Honky Tonk Angel
⚠️ October partner two-step dates are Oct 19 and 26, with lessons at 7:15 and 7:45pm, then live music. Oct 5 and 12 are BRONCO line dancing. November dates are unannounced; $10; all identities welcome.
Monday at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
Monday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
⚠️ Free on Mondays. Band from 8:30pm. Happy hour 2-8pm.
Tuesday
4Two-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
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.
Two-Step 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
6Thursday 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.
Two-Step 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.
Neon Rainbows' Haunted Hoedown
Elysium
Downtown · Austin
⚠️ 18+ with ID. $10 early bird, $15 advance from neonrainbowstx.com. Line-dance lessons and two-step. Queer space, all welcome.
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.
Blue Moon Newcomer Night: Two-Step & One-Step
Blue Moon Dance Co.
South Lamar · Austin
⚠️ Class followed by a mini dance party within the 7:15-8:45pm session. $25; no separate social-only ticket advertised.
Two-Step 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
6Saturday 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.
Honky Tonk Saturday at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
$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.
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.