Austin Studio Tour 2026: Free, 309 Locations, Nov. 14–15 and 21–22 — How to Plan Your Route

The Austin Studio Tour runs Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14–15, and again Nov. 21–22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It is free and open to all ages, according to the Tour's own site, and it covers 309 locations across Austin. With rain across Austin today, this is a good Sunday to choose your stops before the first weekend starts.

According to ATX Things, the plan-ahead part is the hard part: 815 featured artists, art groups and hosts is too many to wander into. Here is how to cut it down in about 20 minutes, what the two hub locations are, and what we could not confirm.

What is the Austin Studio Tour, and what does it cost?

It is a free, citywide event that opens working artists' studios, galleries and other creative spaces to the public. This is the 24th year. The 2026 Tour is produced by Almost Real Things, which took over from Big Medium last year, the producers say on the Tour site.

The numbers on the Tour's homepage as of today, Nov. 8: 815 featured artists, art groups and hosts, and 309 locations. Admission is free. Some stops sell art, food or drinks, and the Tour says activities include art-making, live music, performances, museum tours and live demonstrations. Treat anything beyond that as stop-specific and check the listing.

Source: atxstudiotour.com, read Nov. 8, 2026.

How do you plan a route when there are 309 locations?

Start with a map, not a list. The Tour's directory has a map view and a filter panel, and the filters are the useful part. Per the site, you can narrow by activity (art making, live music, food, drinks, live demonstrations), by vibe (family-friendly, small and intimate, hands-on, outdoor market), by medium (ceramics, glass, fiber and more), by indoor or outdoor, and by accessibility features.

A route that works on paper: pick one neighborhood per day, then pick six to eight saved stops inside it. I have not been to any of these stops, so I cannot tell you which are worth a detour. Use the filters to match what you like, and leave a gap for the stop you find by accident.

Where are the two Tour hubs, and where do you get a guidebook?

The producers run two spots in East Austin (both ZIP 78702). Both are open on Tour days, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., per their Tour listings.

The Canopy gallery is where staff will help you map out a route, the listing says. It also has official Tour merch and a group show of work from many of the artists. Its own listing warns that parking is free but limited, especially during the Tour. Plan to arrive early or get dropped off.

This one is a studio complex: 18 resident artists, plus more than 15 guest artists in the gallery, according to the listing. It lists a courtyard, food, drinks, art-making and a vendor market, and marks ADA parking.

The printed Guidebook is 376 pages with a fold-out map. The Tour says you can buy one for $12 at either hub during Tour hours. The producers' shop sells it for $16 with shipping included. We could not confirm whether the hubs will still have stock late on Sunday of weekend two.

What about the weather on Nov. 14?

Today is soaked. The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio forecast, updated at 5:44 a.m. CT Nov. 8, puts today at 92% chance of rain and Monday at 46%. It then dries out. For Saturday, Nov. 14, the same forecast shows sunny, a high of 72 and a 4% chance of rain. Sunday, Nov. 15 was not in that forecast yet. Re-check Thursday.

Does anything else compete for that weekend?

Yes. Our events radar, which we updated Nov. 5, lists the Texas Book Festival downtown Nov. 14–15, which its homepage describes as free. We did not confirm its hours. If you want both, the second Tour weekend, Nov. 21–22, is the clean option.

For another low-cost Austin option when the weather turns, see our Sunday rain plan across the street from the Blanton and Bullock, and our guide to Austin things to do.

What should you know before you go?

• Bring cash and a card. We did not confirm which stops take what, and individual artists set their own sales terms.
• The Tour has an accessibility page with a table of features by space. Use it before you commit to a stop if stairs or sensory needs matter.
• The directory page we read on Nov. 8 still carried a "profiles are coming soon, released in October" banner above its filters, even though the homepage links to it as live. If a profile looks thin, check the artist's own page.
• The producers also run an ART Bus with Tour routes, new locations each day and complimentary drinks, the Tour site says. The site says it fills quickly. We did not find ticket prices.

FAQ

Is the Austin Studio Tour free? Yes. The Tour's site lists free attendance for all ages. Individual artists sell work, and some stops sell food or drinks.

When is the 2026 Austin Studio Tour? Nov. 14–15 and Nov. 21–22, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Where do I park? It varies by location. The Canopy hub at 916 Springdale Rd says parking is free but limited during the Tour. Check each listing before you go.

Do I need to buy the guidebook? No. The directory at atxstudiotour.com/explore is free. The 376-page printed guide costs $12 at the hubs during the Tour.

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