Festival fun, live music, and family-friendly entertainment make keeping a full agenda in Alamo City easy this week. Sample Lone Star State brews at the Hill Country Craft Beer Festival or shake things up at the 99.5 KISS Margarita Pour Off. And don't forget to collect all the medals during Fiesta San Antonio. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, April 24
Fiesta San Antonio
San Antonio's biggest party kicks off with a full slate of parades, carnivals, day parties, and tons of street food. A complete list of official events is available online.
A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
Irish dance takes center stage at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. A Taste of Ireland showcases a cappella tap battles, melodic folk mash-ups, and storytelling performed by World Irish dance champions. Audiences can expect renditions of classic songs such as "Wild Rover" and "Danny Boy." Tickets are available.
Friday, April 25
University of the Incarnate Word presents Alamo Heights Night
Guests of all ages are invited to the University of the Incarnate Word for an evening of family friendly entertainment. Alamo Heights Night will offer children's activities, live music on two stages, Fiesta foods from local restaurants, fair rides, and more. VIP and general admission tickets are available now.
Frost Bank Center presents Disturbed in concert
Heavy metal band Disturbed performs live at Frost Bank Center. The group behind hit songs like "Bad Man" and "The Sound of Silence" will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album, The Sickness. Fans can enjoy the album performed live in full, followed by a setlist of their many other greatest hits. Get more details on Ticketmaster.
99.5 KISS presents Margarita Pour Off with Lit and Fuel
Margaritas and live rock music blend together for an afternoon of spirited sounds at The Espee. This year's event features music from rock bands Fuel, Lit, The Retrograde, and The Daisy Killers. Concert tickets include four drink sample tickets and the chance to vote for the best margarita crafted by participating San Antonio bars. Admission is for adults 21 and older.
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez
Texan comedian Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez performs live at The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. Gonzalez has risen through the comedy ranks thanks to his viral skits on Facebook and TikTok. Tickets for all shows this weekend are available now.
Saturday, April 26
Chaparral Music and Heritage Festival
Celebrate the music, flavors, and history of South and Central Texas at Civic Park at Hemisfair. The Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival includes an all-day schedule of live music performances from artists such as Lacy Brinson, Bobby Joe Harlow and Rock Solid, Brandon Padier & Black Gold, and headliner The Bill Ayers Band. Admission is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Rotary Club of New Braunfels presents Hill Country Craft Beer Festival
Beers crafted across Texas and the Hill Country are on tap at Wurstfest. The festival will feature samples and tastings from over 35 breweries and wineries, live music performances, and food offerings from New Braunfels restaurants. Additional highlights include the United States Steinholding Association's State of Texas championship qualifiers and other sanctioned masskrugstemmen competitions. Musical guests include Dwayne Wilson, VHS 90s Party Band, and Two Tons of Steel. VIP and general admission tickets are available.
