Events
Live Music This Week
Various San Marcos Venues
Plan your evenings in San Marcos where there’s live music every night of the week! This list of who’s playing where is updated every Wednesday afternoon so come back often.
TXST Bobcat Athletics
TXST Athletics Ticket Office
ALL EVENTS POSTPONED Texas State University Bobcats are a member of the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference. There is always a sport in season. Grab your maroon and gold and catch a game.
San Marcos Arts Center ONLINE Sale
San Marcos Art Center
The San Marcos Art Center maybe currently closed but that doesn't mean you can't view and purchase some fantastic local art. Shop morning, noon and night from the comfort of your home.
Music on the Square: Ditch Crickets and David Beck's Tejano Weekend
Hays County Historic Courthouse
POSTPONED Enjoy a free Downtown concert series on the Courthouse lawn every Thursday evening in April with tunes from musicians that got their start in San Marcos.
Farmer Fred's Spring Carnival
San Marcos Plaza Park
POSTPONED: NEW DATE: TBA Free Admission! Come on out for an evening of games, candy, prizes, live music and the Easter bunny – what better way to usher in the Spring season?
Escapism Plan
The Porch
POSTPONED Chief and the Doomsday Device brings you a live eclectic DJ mix EVERY Friday at Tantra. The show will also feature a SMTX, pop-up record shop and art show.
Art Squared
San Marcos Downtown Square
CANCELLED NEXT DATE JUNE 13 Art Squared is a juried arts and fine crafts market where you'll find great art of all kinds, live music, free kid's arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations and more!
Downtown Walkabout
San Marcos Downtown Square
POSTPONED TILL JUNE 13 Experience downtown San Marcos every second Saturday for an array of activities including the San Marcos Farmer's Market, a curated artisan market on the courthouse square (ArtSquared *Mar-Dec*), a community market (San Mercado) and other events around Downtown.
Downtown San Marcos Farmer's Market
San Marcos Downtown Square
San Marcos Farmer's Market provides an outlet for Central Texas farmers to market their crops and a source of fresh, homegrown and homemade products for the local consumer. Held every Saturday in Downtown.
San Mercado Community Market
Price Center
CANCELLED NEXT DATE JUNE 13 San Mercado is a monthly community market held every 2nd Saturday in Downtown at the Price Center from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Bill Middleton Open Mic Night
Middleton Brewing
POSTPONED Come sign up and play at the Middleton Open Mic night dubbed as Hays County's longest continuously running open mic night. Come join Bill Middleton every Monday from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
Chalk Art SMTX (Virtual Festival)
San Marcos Downtown Square
Embrace your inner artist during San Marcos' first ever chalk art festival. This event will be done virtually. It’s social distancing, but with chalk! This year’s theme is #GoGreenSMTX to celebrate Earth Day.
Kent Finlay's Songwriters Circle
Cheatham Street Warehouse
POSTPONED Come join the Cheatham Street Music Foundation as they host their weekly Songwriters Circle. Talented musicians from around Central Texas will perform original songs throughout the night. You never know who might walk in and perform!
Art in the Yard
Railyard Bar and Grill
POSTPONED TILL MAY 21 Art in Yard is every 3rd Thursday at Railyard and will feature local art, handmade goods, live music and specials on food and drinks.
Music on the Square: Time of Night and Minor Mishap Marching Band
Hays County Historic Courthouse
POSTPONED Enjoy a free Downtown concert series on the Courthouse lawn every Thursday evening in April with tunes from musicians that got their start in San Marcos.
SMTX 3rd Thursday
San Marcos Downtown Square
POSTPONED TILL MAY 21 Live music, local art or discovering a new favorite restaurant or boutique - SMTX 3rd Thursday is a great event for exploring downtown San Marcos and all it has to offer.
Spring Lake Earth Day Festival and Family Fun Day
The Meadows Center Glass Bottom Boat Tours
POSTPONED UNTIL OCT 10 Spend the afternoon celebrating Mother Earth through entertainment, education, exploration and fun at The Meadows Center as part of the Spring Lake Earth Day Festival.
Mutt Strutt
San Marcos Plaza Park
POSTPONED NEW DATE:Sept 26 It’s time to celebrate your “good boy or girl” with a morning filled with activities! Kick off the festivities with a one-mile walk along the San Marcos River.
Puns of Steel
Wake the Dead Coffee House
POSTPONED NEW DATE:TBA Puns of Steel is San Marcos's premier comedy/ workout extravaganza! Hosted by the monogamist Gabe Cortez and god fearing James Torres; comics will he doing their sets while running on a treadmill at increasing speeds.
TXST Sprint Tri
The Meadows Center Glass Bottom Boat Tours
POSTPONED: NEW DATE: TBA The Texas State Sprint Triathlon is comprised of a 500-meter swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 5k run. This event is one of the few opportunities to swim in the pristine and protected waters of Spring Lake. Don't miss your chance! The race is great for veterans and first time triathletes.