Cactus Cafe
Bar
Located inside the University of Texas Union Building, Cactus Cafe is a historic listening lounge renowned for its intimate acoustic performances and singer-songwriter showcases. Since 1979, the venue has fostered a dedicated community of folk, country, and roots music fans with its signature quiet-during-shows policy. The compact room features close-up seating and a legendary stage that has hosted generations of Texas music icons.
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Venue Feel
A seated, intimate bar.
energy
20
rawness
40
underground
50
outdoor
0
nature
0
view
0
seating
80
dining
20
selectivity
20
queerness
30
age
50
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Tagged as
listeninglounge
acoustic
folk
westcampus
austin
historic
singersongwriter
intimate
livemusic
Common questions
What is Cactus Cafe like?+
Cactus Cafe is an intimate, historic listening lounge inside the University of Texas Union building known for acoustic sets and a strict quiet-during-performance policy.
Where is Cactus Cafe located?+
It is located at 2247 Guadalupe St inside the University of Texas Union Building in the West Campus neighborhood of Austin.
What kind of music does Cactus Cafe host?+
It hosts folk, classic country, singer-songwriters, and acoustic acts, along with weekly open mic nights. Full schedule on Mood.