Cactus Cafe

Cactus Cafe is a music venue University of Texas-Austin Austin located in United States.

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57
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  • Phone

    (512) 475-6515

  • Website

    cactuscafe.org

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  • Type

    Music Venue

Address

2247 Guadalupe Street (at 24th) Austin , TX 78712 United States

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Keywords:

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Visit Austin

The Cactus Cafe is one of Austin's great acoustic music traditions. The Cactus has acquires a national reputation, showcasing top local, regional, national and international acoustic music acts.

Austin American-Statesman

Found inside the Texas Union Building, the Cactus Cafe is a true music-listeners venue. See the next big singer-songwriter in this intimate venue .

Rolling Stone

Operated by the University of Texas, this taste-making venue opened in 1979 and has featured performances by Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Townes Van Zandt , and Lucinda Williams.

Justin Foster

A small concert venue/bar on the UT campus. Great acoustics and lots of Townes Van Zandt memorabilia .

Kyle Elrod

The acoustics and vibe in this place are absolutely perfect for a small concert .

Matthew Coleman

Music and nice space

CultureMap Austin

Don't be shy about asking for refills on your coffee ! The only thing that's judging you is that Starbucks down the hall.

Social News Network

Great place to grab a table during lunch when the Union is packed.

Lorenzo Garcia

heaviest handed bartender I've ever seen. with the whiskey .

Social News Network

Loudon Wainwright playing tonight at 7:30p p.m. Don't miss out!

Roz G

Packed house tonight! Radiola kicked ass! Great music ! Terrific cd!

David Goldberg

Music !!!!!!

Cash Edwards

Best music in the world!

Ryan C.

Try the long island !

Jaime Puente

Free coffee refills.. Score...

Mark Kendrick

It's freezing in here.

Paul Terry Walhus

hear great folk and local music

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