Austin Opera invites you to fall in love with an art form as adventurous and spirited as Austin itself. Discover the transformational power of live music and experience epic opera, locally grown with blockbuster productions of opera’s most beloved stories.
The breathtaking beauty and unusual construction of the Texas Capitol are the stuff of legends in the Lone Star State. View artifacts of Texas history, including the original flag from the Battle of San Jacinto, historical paintings, and some of the original Senator desks from 1888. Take a guided tour through the Capitol Building, which has 400 rooms and more than 900 windows. Then check out the Capitol Grounds, which spans 22 acres featuring historical buildings, 17 monuments, and beautifully landscaped lawns.
Stimulate your palettes and discover over 30 mouth-watering popcorn flavors, including vegan and gluten-free. With plenty of gourmet popcorn flavors, there's something for everyone. Perhaps you're a spice seeker in search of Chile Lime Popcorn, a sweet tooth on a mission to track down the best Caramel corn, or a chocolate lover looking for the most decadent chocolate drizzled popcorn. No matter what your preference is, they have you covered.
Keep the laughs going at Esther's Follies, a comical tour de force, where they showcase variety shows, musical comedies, and magical performances that encompass political satire, innuendos, and vaudeville showmanship. Enjoy the must-see improvisational performances filled with singers, poets, dancers, mimes, musicians, and comics, where everyone laughs under one roof.