We are thrilled to be celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2025.
Check back here for all the exciting celebrations we have coming up, including can’t-miss shows at the club, special events and more.
Read up on the full 50-year history of Antone’s here.
Upcoming Happenings
SUPER BLUES PARTY @ BOWERY ELECTRIC IN NEW YORK CITY
We’re teaming up with our friends at WFMU for a FREE Antone’s 50th Super Blues Party at The Bowery Electric on Saturday, June 28, presented by Visit Austin.
ANTONE’S 50TH @ LINCOLN CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY
In celebration of Antone’s Golden anniversary, Lincoln Center will host the All-Stars for a once-in-a-lifetime extravaganza performance exposing the rich history of Texan blues and soul music. This event is free and open to the public as a part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City Series.
OFFICIAL ANTONE’S 50TH CELEBRATION
We went live on July 15th, 1975, and we’re celebrating our 50th birthday with a month of special shows at the club! Buy individual show tickets below or a Super Ticket, which includes a commemorative keychain that grants you access to all anniversary shows + drink tickets, Cliffy Dogs, a 50th poster & exclusive merch.
50 Years of the Blues: Anniversary Vinyl Box Set
The definitive boxed set, fifty years in the making! Featuring rare, out-of-print and newly unearthed live and studio recordings from the Antone’s archives and a brand-new double LP, The Last Real Texas Blues Album, plus an exclusive new Los Lobos 45rpm single.
Antone’s Austin Airport Location
Antone’s Home of the Blues now has a second home in the Austin Bergstrom International Airport! Operating as a full service bar & restaurant, our spot across from Gate 24 is equipped with a stage for live performances, memorabilia from the club’s history, and the same true-to-Austin vibe you know and love.
Antone’s 50th Merch
Shop the exclusive Antone’s 50th Anniversary merch collection, only at Big Henry’s, below.
Past Happenings
SXSW Day Party & Official Showcase
Antone’s 50th Anniversary, Austin Blues Festival & Clifford Antone Foundation Present: SXSW 2025 Day Party & Official Showcase on March 14th 🌟 Featuring performances from our faves all day long, free food & Guayakí Yerba Mate, screen-printing, activations, raffles & much more.
Austin Blues Festival
Antone’s 50th Anniversary Presents: The 3rd Annual Austin Blues Festival April 26-27 at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.
Austin Blues Festival Late Shows
Kick off Austin Blues Fest on Friday, April 25th and keep the party going all weekend long at Antone’s with our Official Late Shows.
ACL TV TAPING
Austin City Limits will celebrate 50 years of the blues and our own 50th anniversary with a special taping, “ACL and Antone’s Celebrate the Blues” on April 28, featuring an all-star lineup of blues standouts.