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

Cactus Cafe

Hours
Comment Time slot
1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Closed

Upcoming Events

Longhorn Songwriters
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 16, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Event Status
Canceled
Thursday October 17, 2024, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Cancelled
Open Mic at the Cactus
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Scheduled
Tuesday October 22, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday October 24, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
How about an intimate night of music at the Cactus Cafe with some of Jake Farr's FAVORITE Austin songwriters?
Bside
Event Status
Scheduled
Friday October 25, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Malone
Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday October 26, 2024, 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
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday October 29, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Jazz Nights w/ Neil Blumofe
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 30, 2024, 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
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday November 5, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Coffee Saregeants
Event Status
Scheduled
Friday November 8, 2024, 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
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday November 12, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Bside
Event Status
Scheduled
Friday November 15, 2024, 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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