Cactus Cafe
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The Cactus Cafe is a historic live music venue on the UT campus. Booking:[email protected] Please direct booking questions to [email protected]
08/02/2026
There's something for everyone at the Cactus this week.
• Tuesday: Open Mic Night – Discover Austin's next great songwriter or take the stage yourself.
• Wednesday: Bloom – A free show featuring fresh sounds in one of Austin's most intimate listening rooms.
• Friday: Belles – Don't miss Songs & Stories Tour Live as Belles brings heartfelt storytelling and unforgettable songs to the Cactus stage.
Join us for another great week of live music. Get your tickets for Friday's show today: https://universityunions.utexas.edu/events/belles-songs-and-stories-tour-live-cactus-cafe
07/19/2026
This week at the Cactus Cafe, experience five nights of epic live music.
Tuesday July 21: Open Mic Night | 7:30 p.m.
Take the stage or cheer on Austin's local talent. Email [email protected] to participate!
Wednesday, July 22: Evan MacGregor | 7:30 p.m.
Austin blues guitarist and vocalist Evan MacGregor brings soulful vocals, standout guitar work and a high-energy performance to the Cactus stage.
Thursday, July 23: Texas String Assembly featuring Lia Graham | 7:30 p.m.
An evening of exceptional musicianship showcasing Texas string traditions with special guest Lia Graham.
Friday, July 24: Smidgen featuring Jenna Greene | 7:30 p.m.
FREE admission. Discover an evening of original music from Austin favorites in an intimate listening room setting.
Saturday, July 25: Semiquincentennial 7 Songwriter Salon | 7:00 p.m.
Featuring Philip Gibbs, HalleyAnna Finlay, Brandon Hudgeons, Hope Irish, Jamie Thomas, Juliet Goldstein and Ace Howell for a special night of storytelling through song.
Reserve your seats and join us for another incredible week of live music at the Cactus Cafe: https://universityoftexasataustin-cactuscafeandbar.thundertix.com/events/
This Saturday night 7/11/26 at the Cactus Café, I will return to the roots! When I first moved to Austin, I would busk sitting on the West Mall of UT to try to get enough money to buy guitar strings so I can go back and busk again the next day.
I will be playing acoustic blues, old-time music and songs I write with two of my best friends, Kris Wade on the Upright Bass and Will Webster on Fiddle, Quills, the Banjolin, and the Guitar.
If you’ve never been to the Cactus Café, you are in for a treat, and if you know, you know.
See you there!
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2308 Whitis Avenue
Austin, TX
78712