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Cheer Up Charlies

Austin’s colourful queer backyard for music and mischief

Austin, USA

Neighbourhood

Austin

Category

Bars

Vibe

Queer Bar, Live Music +5

Status

ClosedCheck official website

Official website

About Cheer Up Charlies

Cheer Up Charlies is one of Austin’s most distinctive queer spaces: part neighbourhood bar, part outdoor music venue and always a little unpredictable. The colourful Red River spot pairs a big shaded patio with live bands, DJs, drag, queer markets, film nights and community events. Drinks lean playful, including fresh-juice cocktails and kombucha alongside local beer and wine. It is relaxed enough for an afternoon catch-up but can become a packed, sweaty dance party once the evening programme gets going.

What to expect

A creative queer crowd, a spacious outdoor patio and a nightly mix of live music, DJs, drag and community events.

Vibes

Good to know

Practical tips before you visit

Check the event calendar because the music and crowd change nightly.
Much of the venue experience is outdoors.
The venue reopened after resolving a brief premises lockout in March 2026.

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Location

Cheer Up Charlies

900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

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Listing details

Last updated
13 September 2026
Listed in
Austin › United States
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