If you love celebrity and pop culture events, you’ve come to the right place. Here are just a few of the best celebrity events happening in Austin in May!
Best Celebrity and Entertainment Events Happening in Austin – May 2026
Simu Liu at Whole Foods Market: Sample MiLa Soup Dumplings
Actor and MiLa Chief Content Officer Simu Liu is making a special appearance at the Whole Foods in downtown Austin. Stop by for a free soup dumpling tasting featuring MiLa — the brand bringing restaurant-quality soup dumplings to your freezer aisle. Simu and MiLa Co-founder Jen Liao will be at the demo table sharing the story behind the brand and letting you try the dumplings for yourself.
When: Friday, May 15 | Simu Liu: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (arrive early!) | Jen Liao: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Whole Foods | 525 North Lamar Boulevard
More Info: HERE!
BookPeople Presents: Bob Crawford – America’s Founding Son
BookPeople welcomes Bob Crawford – bassist of The Avett Brothers – in conversation with Douglas Brinkley to celebrate America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, From President to Political Maverick! This event is free and open to the public.
When: Thursday, May 14 | 11 a.m.
Where: BookPeople | 603 North Lamar Boulevard
More Info: HERE!
ILANA GLAZER LIVE!
A comedian, actor, advocate and creator and star of Broad City, Ilana Glazer brings tour to Austin’s Paramount Theatre.
When: Thursday, May 14 | 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Where: Paramount Theatre | 713 Congress Avenue
More Info: HERE!
Murr from Impractical Jokers at Cap City
Writer, executive producer and comedian, James Murray, best known as “Murr” on the hit TV show Impractical Jokers, is returning to Austin. Hangout with Murr as he tells funny stories, shows off his own personal never-before-seen videos from Impractical Jokers and plays Impractical Jokers LIVE with the audience!
When: May 15 through 17 | Multiple Times
Where: Cap City Comedy Club | 11506 Century Oaks Terrace
More Info: HERE!
Spy Kids with Robert Rodriguez
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Spy Kids, the Paramount is hosting a film screening and live performance by Robert Rodriguez and his Family Spy Band. To prepare, be sure to check out all the Austin filming locations here.
When: Saturday, May 23 | 3 p.m.
Where: Paramount Theatre | 713 Congress Avenue
More Info: HERE!
ATX Television Festival
Season 15 of the TV fest takes place May 28 through 31.
Highlights of this year’s fest include:
- A conversation featuring the cast of All Creatures Great and Small
- Everybody (STILL) Loves Raymond: A Night of Comedy with Phil Rosenthal, Ray Romano and Writers
- The Friday Night Lights 20 Year Reunion
- A season 3 first look at HBO Max’s House of Dragon
- Happy Hour and Conversation with Brooke Shields and Amalia Williamson of Acorn TV’s You’re Killing Me
When: May 28 through 31
Where: Various Locations in Downtown Austin
More Info: HERE!
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