The 12 Absolute Best Places with Live Music in Abilene
In 2019, the Governor’s Texas Music Office officially certified Abilene as a “Music Friendly” city, making Abilene one of the 31 cities to hold this honor.
Pictured Above: Abilene Open Road Concert Series
Abilene Center Stage
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In 2019, the Governor’s Texas Music Office officially certified Abilene as a “Music Friendly” city, making Abilene one of the 31 cities to hold this honor. The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to capitalize on that momentum. We’ve tapped into state resources to help. It’s good business. It’s good for our quality of life.



Venues with live music throughout the week
- The Ice House at Lone Star Dry Goods hosts Long Mondays
- Betty Rose’s – Catclaw: Wednesday & Saturday
- Potosi Live: Wednesday - Saturday
- Heff’s Burger & Bar: Friday & Saturday
- The Mill: Thursday, Friday & Saturday
- Sharon’s Barbeque – Antilley: Friday
- Lytle Land & Cattle: Live @ Lytle Series every Wednesday and live music on the patio every Friday and Saturday
- Mulligans: Saturday & Mulligans Outdoor Bash
- Firehouse Bar & Grill: One Saturday a month



Top Live Music Events
ArtWalk
Every second Thursday of every month, 5:30-8 pm, Downtown Abilene
Celebrate your appreciation for art at this monthly event hosted by the Center of Contemporary Arts. Sip some adult beverages as live music fill the "Storybook Way" brought to you by Lone Star Dry Goods and the Ice House. Downtown museums will be open late and offer free admission during this evening.

Mulligans Outdoor Bash
The Outdoor Bash occurs twice a year and features many popular music bands and artists. Check the Mulligans Sports Bar, Grill and Golf website for information about the upcoming bash.

Outlaws & Legends Music Fest
Outlaws & Legends is a country music festival Abilene hosts every year at The Back Porch of Texas. The proceeds from the festival go to support the Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family Program. The festival lasts two days full of live country music performed by some of the best artists around. Gather up your crew and head on over to The Back Porch of Texas. Watch the video here.
Join the movement. Support live music.
Abilene Centerstage is here to connect our community of music lovers. Follow Abilene Centerstage on Facebook and Instagram for instant updates. Support live music happening all week in Abilene. Be on the lookout for the #musicmonday posts, a great way to find live music is for the week. Find live music throughout the state of Texas: #TexasMusicTrails
For more questions on where to find live music reach out to:
Tiffany Nichols
Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
325-676-2556 | tiffany@abilenevisitors.com