Visit Austin - July 8, 2026

Experience Austin's Famed Bats + Top 10 Sporting Events

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AUGUST 2026

PLAN | PLACES TO STAY | EVENTS

People line Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge in the orange glow of sunset waiting for bats to emerge

Experience Austin's Famed Bat Show

Join the crowd lined up along the Congress Avenue Bridge for an amazing Austin sunset experience as thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge for their evening flight. Arrive early to snag a spot on the bridge, or hop on a boat tour to watch from the waters of Lady Bird Lake.

A MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas

Catch the Top 10 Sporting Events in Austin

Sports fans have plenty to cheer about in Austin. Watch top NASCAR drivers race around the Circuit of The Americas track, catch the football spirit at a University of Texas at Austin Longhorns game, witness real-deal cowboys at a rodeo or see a soccer match at Q2 Stadium.

Two men hold hands while walking along a sidewalk in Austin, Texas

Spend 48 Hours in Gay-Friendly Austin

LGBTQ+ visitors will find a warm welcome wherever they wander in Austin, which is known for its inclusive sense of community. Follow our fun two-day itinerary to discover some of the city's most popular shopping districts, restaurants, nightclubs and gay-owned businesses.