Austin Celebrates Lunar New Year, Stargazing, and Volleyball

From Lunar New Year festivals to star-viewing parties and LOVB volleyball, Austin has a packed weekend of entertainment options.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 12:47pm

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This weekend in Austin, there are a variety of events and activities to enjoy, including a Lunar New Year Festival, two stargazing parties, a pair of theater productions, and a volleyball match featuring the LOVB Austin team.

Why it matters

Austin is known for its vibrant arts, culture, and entertainment scene, and this weekend's lineup showcases the diversity of offerings the city has to provide residents and visitors alike - from traditional cultural celebrations to live theater and professional sports.

The details

The Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday, February 22nd will feature over 30 vendors, local food and drinks, performances, and family-friendly activities like face painting and DIY crafts. Stargazing enthusiasts can attend the AstroLab event on Saturday, February 21st or the weekly Public Star Party hosted by the University of Texas. Theater fans have two options - the Broadway hit "Hadestown" running February 20-22, and the satirical "Urinetown" at St. Edward's University through February 22nd. Sports fans can catch the LOVB Austin volleyball team taking on LOVB Madison on Friday, February 20th.

  • The Lunar New Year Festival is on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The AstroLab stargazing event is on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • The Public Star Party hosted by the University of Texas is every Friday and Saturday night when the university is in session, typically from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • The LOVB Austin volleyball match is on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • "Hadestown" runs from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • "Urinetown" runs through Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Lunar New Year Festival

An annual celebration of the Lunar New Year featuring over 30 vendors, local food and drinks, performances, and family-friendly activities.

AstroLab

A monthly outdoor stargazing event held in Dripping Springs, Texas where attendees can use telescopes to view the moon, planets, and deep sky objects.

University of Texas

The host of a weekly Public Star Party on the UT campus, where members of the public can stargaze through telescopes.

LOVB Austin

A professional volleyball team competing in League One Volleyball and playing their home games at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park.

Hadestown

A Broadway musical that tells the story of Orpheus and his journey to the underworld to bring back his love.

Urinetown

A satirical musical that takes place in a town run by greed and oppression, where a rebellion begins.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This weekend's diverse lineup of events in Austin showcases the city's vibrant arts, culture, and entertainment scene, catering to a wide range of interests from traditional cultural celebrations to live theater, stargazing, and professional sports.