Fire up the grill, jump in the pool, and get ready to see some explosions in the sky! Fourth of July falls on a Saturday in 2026, making it even easier to ring in the red, white, and blue festivities around Austin this year. Here are some of our top picks for celebrations in Central Texas. This is a growing list that will be updated now through the holiday.
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Enjoy the Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert and Fireworks
When: July 4
Where: Vic Mathias Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive
Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images
Hang With Willie Nelson at the 4th of July Picnic
When: July 4
Where: Germania Insurance Amphitheater, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle
The Morning Spin. Photo courtesy Sarah Pederzani.
Dance It Out at The Morning Spin
When: July 4
Where: Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive
Photo courtesy Shipwreck’d.
Experience a Pirate Bar at Shipwreck’d
When: Opens July 1
Where: The Eleanor, 307 W. Fifth St.
Photo from Adode Stock.
See the Light Show From the Lake
When: July 4
Where: Rowing Dock, 2418 Stratford Drive
Rancho Moonrise. Photo by Ismael Quintanilla III.
Jam Out at the Rancho Moonrise Fourth of July Music Festival
When: July 4
Where: Rancho Moonrise, 20117 Lockwood Road, Manor
Photo courtesy Launderette.
Chow Down at Launderette’s Lobster & Friends
When: July 3
Where: Launderette, 2115 Holly St.
Photo courtesy Hill Country Galleria.
Bring the Whole Family to Independence Day Festival
When: July 4
Where: Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave
Carpenter Hotel. Photo by Andrea Calo.
Splash Around at the Carpenter Family Reunion
When: July 4
Where: Carpenter Hotel, 400 Josephine St.