There’s almost always music playing somewhere around Wimberley.
From singer-songwriters beneath the cypress trees and backyard concerts to local bands, listening-room performances, dance halls and weekend shows, live music is a big part of life in the Wimberley Valley.
Because local music schedules change frequently, Wimberley Buzz does not list every regularly scheduled performance individually on our main event calendar. Instead, use this guide to find some of the best places to hear live music in and around Wimberley and follow the links to each venue’s most current schedule.
Looking for special concerts, music festivals and other one-time events? Those will still be featured on our [Wimberley Events Calendar].
Find More Live Music Around Wimberley
Another great resource is the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance, which maintains an Arts, Culture & Music Calendar featuring music and other creative happenings throughout the Wimberley Valley.
View the WimberleyArts Arts, Culture & Music Calendar →
You can also explore their local music directory to discover Wimberley-area musicians, bands, venues and other music resources.
Explore the WimberleyArts Music Directory →
Live Music Venues in Wimberley
Willow Lake Watering Hole & Mercantile
Just a short walk from the Wimberley Square, Willow Lake is one of downtown Wimberley’s dedicated live music spots, with an indoor/outdoor Hill Country atmosphere, drinks, food trucks and a steady lineup of local and regional musicians.
Willow Lake also hosts Picker’s Circle, special music events and occasional festivals in addition to its regular live performances.
View Willow Lake Music & Events →
Neon Armadillo
Located at The Junction on Ranch Road 12, Neon Armadillo combines Texas-inspired food and drinks with a large outdoor stage, spacious gathering areas and plenty of room for families to hang out.
Live music is a regular part of the experience, with local and regional musicians taking the stage along with occasional larger special events and community gatherings.
Check Neon Armadillo for Upcoming Live Music →
KWVH 94.3 Wimberley Valley Radio
You don’t have to be at a bar or restaurant to catch live music in Wimberley.
Local nonprofit radio station KWVH 94.3 regularly welcomes Texas musicians into the studio for live performances, particularly during its weekday morning show, Over Easy with Coach.
And one of the coolest parts? When musicians are playing live at the station, you can often catch the performance from the KWVH patio outside the studio while it’s being broadcast on the radio.
It’s a uniquely Wimberley way to experience local and Texas music, whether you listen on 94.3 FM, stream the station online or stop by the patio.
Visit KWVH 94.3 Wimberley Valley Radio →
CreekHouse Kitchen & Bar
Few Wimberley settings are more fitting for live music than a table beneath the trees overlooking Cypress Creek.
CreekHouse regularly hosts live musicians while serving modern Texas fare, cocktails, beer and wine. Music is typically offered several times throughout the weekend, but performers and times can change.
Wimberley Inn + Bar
The Bar at Wimberley Inn is open to locals as well as hotel guests and offers an intimate setting for drinks, food and live music.
The Inn hosts recurring music along with seasonal events, making it a good choice when you’re looking for something a little more relaxed than a traditional music venue. Their schedule changes seasonally, so check the current calendar before heading over.
Nada Mucho Tex-Mex Heaven
Nada Mucho brings tacos, tequila and live music together in a laid-back spot along Ranch Road 12.
With indoor and outdoor seating and regular appearances by local musicians, it’s another casual option for catching live music while grabbing dinner or drinks.
Check Nada Mucho for Upcoming Music & Events →
The Stage at Henson Square
Located right off the Wimberley Square, Henson Square’s outdoor courtyard hosts live music surrounded by local shops and Social on the Square.
It’s a casual, family-friendly place to grab a drink, enjoy the lawn and listen to music in the heart of downtown. Current performances are generally announced through Henson Square’s social channels.
Check the Current Henson Square Music Schedule →
Meat & Drink
Located downtown under a beautiful heritage oak, Meat & Drink pairs its food, cocktails, beer and wine with regular appearances from local musicians on its small outdoor stage.
The intimate backyard-style setting puts performers close to the audience and makes it an especially relaxed place to catch local music.
Chill’s on the Creek
One of the most recognizable creekside restaurants on the Wimberley Square, Chill’s offers outdoor dining along Cypress Creek along with a family-friendly lawn and occasional live music.
Check Chill’s on the Creek for Upcoming Music →
Dark Skies Tavern at Cypress Falls
Cypress Falls has a long history as a gathering place for music in Wimberley, and Dark Skies Tavern continues that tradition with live bands, karaoke, comedy and other entertainment.
The historic tavern sits at the Cypress Falls property near the swimming hole, and its entertainment lineup changes throughout the year.
Check Cypress Falls for Current Happenings →
WineBerley
WineBerley is a cozy wine bar and boutique wine shop on Ranch Road 12 specializing in small-production Old World wines from France, Italy and Spain.
Along with tastings, classes and other community gatherings, WineBerley hosts music-centered events throughout the year. Its recurring Guitar Night with Alán Këlly invites guests to gather for guitar, singing and wine, and the venue also occasionally hosts DJs and other special music events.
Because WineBerley’s event lineup changes from month to month, check its current calendar to see what’s coming up.
View WineBerley Upcoming Events →
Wimberley Valley Winery & Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co.
Despite the Wimberley name, Wimberley Valley Winery and Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co. are located just outside town in Driftwood.
The sprawling Hill Country property regularly hosts weekend live music along with special concerts and seasonal events. Guests can enjoy wine, locally brewed beer, food and plenty of outdoor space beneath the oaks.
View Upcoming Music & Events →
Jaclynn Renée Wine Collective
Located just off the Wimberley Square at Henson Road, Jaclynn Renée Wine Collective is a welcoming tasting room and wine bar centered around Texas wine, local art and community.
Live music is a regular part of the experience. The Collective hosts Saturday afternoon performances, along with special music events such as its recurring Jazz Night, featuring local and regional musicians in an intimate indoor/outdoor setting.
The event calendar also includes wine tastings, book clubs, Mahjong, creative gatherings and other community events, so it’s worth checking their current schedule before heading over.
See What’s Happening at Jaclynn Renée Wine Collective →
Concert Series & Special Live Music
Some of Wimberley’s best-known music experiences aren’t traditional bars or music venues at all.
Wimberley Playhouse & Stars Over Wimberley
The Wimberley Playhouse isn’t just home to live theatre. Throughout the year, its intimate setting also hosts special concerts, musical performances, dance, film screenings and other arts events.
One of the highlights is the Stars Over Wimberley Benefit Concert Series, a collaboration between the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Wimberley Players. The series brings accomplished Texas singers, songwriters and musicians to the Playhouse while helping fund scholarships for graduating Wimberley-area students pursuing creative and trade-related paths.
Stars Over Wimberley presents several special concerts throughout the year in the intimate 100-seat Wimberley Playhouse, making it one of the best places in town to really sit and listen to a performance.
The Playhouse also hosts occasional special musical performances outside the Stars Over Wimberley series, so it’s worth checking its Special Events schedule throughout the year.
View Stars Over Wimberley Concerts →
Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse
Susanna’s Kitchen is one of Wimberley’s longstanding live music traditions.
Held at Wimberley United Methodist Church, the concert series brings accomplished Texas and touring musicians into an intimate listening-room environment while raising money for organizations serving the local community.
Concerts are generally held on the third Thursday of the month, with food and refreshments available before the show.
View the Susanna’s Kitchen Concert Schedule →
Live Music at Wimberley Market Day
Shopping isn’t the only reason to spend the day at Wimberley Market Day.
The market features three live music stages — the Pavilion Stage, Hill Top Stage and Shady Grove Stage — with local and regional musicians performing throughout Market Day.
Wimberley Market Day is held on the first Saturday of the month from March through December.
See the Current Market Day Music Lineup →
Live Music Near Wimberley
It’s worth driving a few minutes outside of town, too. Several of the Hill Country’s best places to hear live music are just outside Wimberley.
Hays City Store & Ice House
Just up FM 150 in Driftwood, Hays City Store & Ice House has become one of the area’s busiest spots for live music.
The restaurant and Ice House hosts local and regional musicians throughout the week on its outdoor W.C. Clark Stage, named in honor of legendary Austin blues musician W.C. Clark.
With Texas food, cold drinks, a large outdoor space and an almost constant rotation of musicians, Hays City Store is well worth checking when you’re looking for live music near Wimberley.
View the Hays City Store Music & Events Calendar →
Vista Brewing
Located in Driftwood, Vista Brewing pairs its beer garden and farm-to-table restaurant with a strong local music program featuring everything from Americana and folk to blues, soul, country, bluegrass and rock.
Vista regularly hosts free, all-ages live music, along with occasional special performances and events.
View Vista Brewing’s Live Music Schedule →
Mercer Dancehall
If you’re looking for a true Texas dance hall experience, head toward Driftwood.
Mercer Dancehall hosts Texas country, honky-tonk and roots musicians with a real dance floor made for two-stepping. Shows are generally held on weekends, and many are ticketed. Mercer is an 18+ venue.
View the Mercer Dancehall Schedule →
Devil’s Backbone Tavern
Head south toward Fischer and you’ll find one of the Hill Country’s classic roadside taverns.
Established in 1933 along the Devil’s Backbone scenic drive, the tavern has a long history of live music and Hill Country gatherings, with performances ranging from country to rock and other Texas sounds.
Check Devil’s Backbone Tavern for Upcoming Music →
Ragnar’s on the Compound
Located along Ranch Road 12 between Wimberley and San Marcos, Ragnar’s is geared toward larger, higher-energy live shows, including rock, country and tribute bands.
Unlike many of the restaurant and patio performances around Wimberley, shows at Ragnar’s are often individual concert events and may require tickets.
View Upcoming Shows at Ragnar’s →
Middleton Brewing
Located on Oakwood Loop between Wimberley and San Marcos, Middleton Brewing is an easy Hill Country stop for craft beer, food, rooftop views and live music.
The brewery hosts musicians and other events throughout the year, along with beer releases and community gatherings. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, including a rooftop patio overlooking the surrounding Hill Country.
Because the entertainment lineup changes frequently, check Middleton’s current events schedule before heading out specifically for music.
View Middleton Brewing Upcoming Events →
Roughhouse Brewing
Just down Oakwood Loop, Roughhouse Brewing sits on a family ranch between Wimberley and San Marcos and offers one of the area’s prettiest settings for an afternoon or evening of live music.
The family-owned brewery pairs its farmhouse ales, lagers and Hill Country food with concerts, seasonal music series and special events throughout the year. Roughhouse has hosted its free The Hills Are Alive concert series as well as live music during larger events such as Hogtoberfest.
It’s also especially family-friendly, with plenty of outdoor space and a play area for kids.
View the Roughhouse Brewing Calendar →
Special Concerts & Music Events
In addition to regularly scheduled music around town, Wimberley hosts larger concerts, music festivals, community performances and special events throughout the year.
Those events will still be listed individually on the Wimberley Buzz Events Calendar.
See Upcoming Wimberley Events →
Know Before You Go
Live music schedules around Wimberley can change due to weather, private events, seasonal hours and last-minute lineup changes.
We recommend checking directly with the venue before heading out, especially for outdoor performances. Some shows are free, while others require tickets, reservations or have age restrictions.
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