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THIS WEEK

TODAYTuesday June 16

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

8 • Weldon Henson

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • Carolyn Wonderland & Shelley King

8 • Fingerpistol

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

6 • Double or Nothing Beginner Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

7 • Double or Nothing Intermediate Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

8 • Hayden Butler

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

7:30 • Floyd Domino's All Stars

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

8 • Missy Beth & The Morning Afters

10 • Blake Whitmire Band

12 • The Mellows

Wednesday June 17

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

9 • Michael Monroe Goodman

ABGB 📍 South Lamar · All ages No cover

7 • Warren Hood

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • Motenko

10 • Louisiana Surf Department

DONN'S DEPOT 📍 West Austin · 21+ Wed free · Thu-Sat $10 cash

7:30 • Double or Nothing Beginner Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

8:30 • Frank Cavitt & The Honky-Tonk Doctors

8 • Eric Michael Smith Band

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

9 • Aaron McDonnell

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

7 • George Carver Trio

8 • Libby & The Loveless

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

8 • David Miner

10 • The Shinglers

12 • Jack Fister's Wildlife

Thursday June 18

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

9 • Chaparral w/ Jeff Hughes

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • Casper Rawls

10:30 • Barfield, The Tyrant

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

6 • Ghostowne

6 • Rab & The Rising

9 • Landis & The Meagles

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

8 • Christopher Seymore

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

8:30 • Seth James

10 • Jimmie Dreams & Friends

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

8 • All My Groovy Friends

10 • Sentimental Family Band

12 • Garrett T Capps

Friday June 19

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

9 • All Hat No Cadillac

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

6:30 • The Blues Specialists

10 • Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

6 • Dan Whitaker

6 • Jason Kane White & The Lonesome

9 • Paige & The Overtones

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

10 • Paige Plaisance

12 • Cory Cross

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

8 • Andy Jobin

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

5:30 • Jacob Alan Jager

8 • The Western Express

10 • Aaron McDonnell

12 • Paige & The Overtones

Saturday June 20

BROKEN SPOKE 📍 South Lamar · All ages Restaurant free · Dancehall $10-$15 cash

9 • Dale Watson

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

3:30 • Earl Poole Ball

7:30 • Tomar & The FCs

10 • Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys

6 • Dreams: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

2:30 • McLemore Avenue

5 • Zach Youpa

6 • Jonas Alvarez Band

9 • Johnny McGowans Rugged Gents

MERCER DANCE HALL 🚗 Road Trip 📍 30 min from Austin · 21+ Cover varies, typically $10-$20

8 • Chaparral

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

6 • Song Swap: David Ramirez, Jonathan Terrell & Dan Dyer

8 • Boomershack

9:15 • Hayden Butler

11:15 • Dom Francis

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

11 • Ramsay Midwood

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

5:30 • Darren Hoff

8 • Andrew Jobin & The Thick Smoke

10 • Cotton Clifton

12 • Leo Rondeau

CROCKETT HAUS 🚗 Road Trip 📍 75 min from Austin · All ages Free show

6 • Allan Hendrickson

Sunday June 21

ABGB 📍 South Lamar · All ages No cover

4 • Rosie & The Ramblers

CONTINENTAL CLUB 📍 South Congress · 21+ Cover ~$10 cash · varies by show

2:30 • Marshall Hood

6:30 • Heybale

9:30 • Willie Pipkin & Friends

GUERO'S 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

3 • Tome and the Tones

JO'S COFFEE 📍 South Congress · All ages No cover

12:30 • Lucas Hudgins & the Jo's House Band

4 • Brandon Rosage

SAGEBRUSH 📍 South Central Austin · 21+ Cover $10-$20 cash

5 • Double or Nothing Advanced Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

6 • Double or Nothing Intermediate Two-Step Lesson RSVP →

7 • Matt Tedder

SAM'S TOWN POINT 📍 Far South Austin · 21+ Usually $10 cash

7 • Cocktail Steel w/ Rose Sinclair

WHITE HORSE 📍 East Austin · 21+ Cover $5-$10 cash

6 • All My(eux) Groovy Friends

8 • Silo Road

10:30 • Armadillo Road

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I two-step in Austin tonight?

Austin has live country music and two-stepping every night of the week. The best spots for dancing are Broken Spoke, White Horse, Sagebrush, Sam's Town Point, and Continental Club. Check the schedule above for tonight's bands and set times.

What is the best honky tonk in Austin?

Broken Spoke is Austin's most legendary honky tonk - open since 1964 and a true Texas institution. For East Austin energy, White Horse is a local favorite. Sagebrush on South Congress is great for dancing with multiple stages. Sam's Town Point is beloved for its old-Austin dive bar feel with live music every night.

Where can I learn to two-step in Austin?

Double or Nothing Two-Step is Austin's honky-tonk dance school - teaching honky-tonk two-step since 2020. Weekly social lessons at local bars (no partner needed), private lessons, studio workshops, and online courses. Sagebrush every Sunday and Tuesday. See the full lesson schedule →

What is the cover charge at Broken Spoke?

The restaurant at Broken Spoke is free with live music 6-8pm Tuesday through Saturday. The dancehall opens at 9pm (8pm Tuesdays) and typically charges $10-$15 cash depending on who's playing. Bring cash - the ATM is at the front door.

What is the cover charge at White Horse Austin?

White Horse typically charges $5 on Wednesdays and Sundays and $10 on Thursdays through Saturdays. Cover is cash only and goes directly to support the artists. Check their calendar for specific show details.

What is the cover charge at Sagebrush Austin?

Sagebrush charges $10 cash on Double or Nothing Two-Step lesson nights (Sundays and Tuesdays) which covers both the lesson and the live music after. For larger shows the cover can be $15-$20. Always cash at the door.

Is there two-stepping in Austin this weekend?

Yes - Austin has live music and two-stepping every single night of the week. Weekends are especially lively at Broken Spoke, White Horse, and Sagebrush. Check the schedule above for this weekend's bands and times at all 17 venues.

Do I need a partner to go two-stepping in Austin?

No partner needed. Austin's honky tonk scene is incredibly welcoming - most venues have a mix of solo dancers, couples, and groups. At Double or Nothing Two-Step lessons, partners are rotated so everyone gets to dance with everyone.

What should I wear to a honky tonk in Austin?

Come as you are - Austin honky tonks are casual and welcoming. Cowboy boots are ideal for the dance floor (leather soles slide better than rubber) but not required. Jeans and a comfortable top work perfectly. Most venues are 21+ so bring your ID.

What venues are included in this guide?

This guide tracks 17 venues including Broken Spoke, White Horse, Sagebrush, Sam's Town Point, Continental Club, Donn's Depot, Little Longhorn Saloon, Jo's Coffee, ABGB, Guero's, Coupland Dance Hall, Luckenbach, and more across Austin and the surrounding Hill Country.

How often is this guide updated?

Every day. Where to Two-Step Austin has been curated every single day since 2021 by Austin social dancers who actually dance at these venues every week, checking each venue's website and social media to compile the most accurate schedule possible. A Double or Nothing Two-Step production.

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