Cactus Cafe

An image of the Cactus Cafe with no audience or performers, but with two gutairs on stands

An Austin tradition

An intimate listening room and bar since 1979, the Cactus has acquired a national reputation showcasing top local, regional, national and international music acts. Among them: Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Lucinda Williams, Nanci Griffith, Alison Krauss, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Townes Van Zandt, Bill Monroe, the Chicks, and the list goes on. 

Billboard magazine has listed the Cactus as one of fifteen "solidly respected, savvy clubs" nationwide "from which careers can be cut, that work with proven names and new faces." 

See you at the Cactus!

Hours

45th anniversary

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Thursday February 6, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $20 (plus tax and fees). Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Friday February 7, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at the door (plus tax and fees). Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday February 8, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $20 (plus tax and fees). Two shows: 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
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Saturday February 8, 2025, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $20 (plus tax and fees). Two shows: 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
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Thursday February 13, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $5 advance, $10 at the door (plus tax and fees). Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
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Friday February 14, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $15 (plus tax and fees). Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday February 15, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door (plus tax and fees). Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m
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Thursday February 20, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at the door (plus tax and fees). Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
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Friday February 21, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! First come, first serve. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday February 22, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at the door (plus tax and fees). Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Open Mic at the Cactus
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Tuesday January 21, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Mar 11 2025 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9pm until Tue, Apr 22 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Neil Blumofe
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Wednesday January 22, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors 7:00 pm. Show at 7:30 pm. Admission is free!
Lane Bricker
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Friday January 24, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
David Schaefer
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Saturday January 25, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm.
Open Mic at the Cactus
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Tuesday January 28, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Mar 11 2025 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9pm until Tue, Apr 22 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday January 30, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Amy Speace
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Friday January 31, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30p.m.
Michael Malone
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Saturday February 1, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic at the Cactus
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Scheduled
Tuesday February 4, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Mar 11 2025 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9pm until Tue, Apr 22 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Dwight Smith
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Scheduled
Wednesday February 5, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m
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