Flamingo Cantina

Flamingo Cantina Austin's Good Vibes Club since 1991! Reggae, Worldbeat, Latin, HipHop, Punk, Ska, Jazz & more! The shows at our venue are unlike any other.
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For over 31 years, the Flamingo Cantina has been known as the people’s favorite venue in Austin, Texas to see what we call “good vibes music” – live reggae, ska, latin and worldbeat music, as well as rock, hip hop, alternative and more. As it’s owner, I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with thousands of artists, including many international artists from nearly every continent. Fro

m the sounds of Afro-Cuban artist Ricardo Lemvo, to the amazing dancing and singing of the Mahotella Queens, to the Rastafarian reggae riddems performed by Burning Spear and other artists, the shows as well as the artists at Flamingo Cantina are legendary. Many artists who perform at the Flamingo Cantina enjoy the intimate nature of the room and comment on the “good vibe” the feel from the audience. The artists themselves will tell you they keep returning to get more of that “vibe” of the people and the place. The Flamingo Cantina is an oasis in the lives of people who support it – a respite from the struggles of daily life, where we can all go to dance, laugh, hear wonderful music, and eat some of Winston’s delicious jerk chicken. From the Flamingo family, friends, and fans that support us, to my wonderful staff and the musicians that perform here, thank you for making this place possible!

06/13/2026

Don’t miss IRENE DIAZ TONIGHT!!!
Experience the soulful sounds of Irene Diaz on the Austin stop of her Fools Only Summer Tour!
Doors at 9pm!

Welcome to Mad Vibez with DMadness & Rapid Ric Thursday Residency! Join us for an unforgettable event filled with incred...
06/11/2026

Welcome to Mad Vibez with DMadness & Rapid Ric Thursday Residency! Join us for an unforgettable event filled with incredible beats and good vibes as DMadness & Rapid Ric take over the Flam Can on Thursday nights! DMadness is an unsung gem of the cornerstone of Austin’s Vibrant music scene, has helped the city earn the title of “Live Music Capital of the World”. The multi-talented musician is a multi instrumentalist, often playing more than one instrument at a time! He performs, writes and sings funk, r’n’b, soul and hip hop infused tunes and the night includes various Austin centric singers including Azurah Vibez and Deuce Monroe with special guest artists every week.

DMadness is also the bass player for the house band for the live comedy podcast Kill Tony, often referred to as “The Best Damn Band in the Land,” features a core group of professional musicians and comedians.

If you ask anyone who’s ever seen or heard D-Madness: It’s a one of a kind experience you have to witness for yourself! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dance the night away with friends and fellow music lovers. Hosted by Azurah Vibez.
ℹ️ Doors at 9pm; $5 cover
See you there!

06/10/2026

The Mau Mau Chaplains assemble several hundred years of collective reggae experience, defining the Sixth St. music scene with Dreadneck Night at Flamingo Cantina every Wednesday for the last decade. The Mau Maus combine four-part harmonies with a driving reggae beat, complete with a full horn section courtesy of the Tijuana Train Wreck. This is, in truth, a professional reggae orchestra. Come check out this unforgettable show!

Plus, authentic Jamaican food cooked up by Winston’s Kitchen!
Doors at 9pm; $5 cover

📺 Can’t make it person to Flamingo Cantina? No worries, there are multiple ways to watch! Starting around 10:30pm Each Wednesday, you can stream on either Flamingo Cantina’s Facebook or Youtube!

06/10/2026

The new festival lineup has arrived🔥We’re proud to support returning July 16-18 for three nights of free shows with local artists!

✅ Free entry for fans.
✅ Paid gigs for local artists.
✅ Locals supporting locals. ❤️‍🔥

Visit to learn more & plan your weekend with us downtown.

Visit us for our amazing shows at !!!

06/09/2026

We’re back with another great lineup of live music events this week starting this Wednesday, check it out!

Dreadneck Wednesdays is a weekly reggae event series starring Mau Mau Chaplains—the best regular reggae/ska show in town and the ONLY place to be on a Wednesday night. Plus Caribbean food from !
Doors at 9pm $5 cover

Mad Vibez Thursdays
Welcome to Mad Vibez with DMadness & Rapid Ric Thursday Residency! Join us for an unforgettable event filled with incredible beats and good vibes! If you ask anyone who’s ever seen or heard D-Madness: It’s a one of a kind experience you have to witness for yourself! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dance the night away with friends and fellow music lovers. Hosted by Azurah Vibez.

Ratarue w/Glossolalia Online, Fak35miles, & Grim Village!
Don’t miss this great Friday night of music with live performances from Ratarue w/Glossolalia, Fak35miles, & Grim Village! Doors at 8:30pm $10 cover

Irene Diaz with William Alexander
Experience the soulful sounds of Irene Diaz on the Austin stop of her Fools Only Summer Tour.
Known for her powerful Chicana singer-songwriter roots and captivating live presence, Irene Diaz brings an unforgettable evening of music to one of the city’s most vibrant venues. Joining Irene is William Alexander as opening support on the tour.
Doors at 9pm
Tickets - $22 advance; $25 night of show

Visit FlamingoCantina.com for more info on all of our amazing music events!

CHHK Presents The Bar Exam Showcase & Competition. We have a top-notch lineup of artists ready to showcase their skills!...
06/06/2026

CHHK Presents The Bar Exam Showcase & Competition. We have a top-notch lineup of artists ready to showcase their skills!
🚪 Doos at 8pm
🌟 Live Performances:
8-8:45 DJ Spred
8:45-9 Beat Set by
9:05-9:20
9:25-9:40
9:45-10
10:05-10:20
10:25-10:40
10:45-11
11:05-11:20
11:30-12:30 Bar Exam Contest
12:30-1:30 DJ Spred

DJ in the mix all night!

We also have the preliminary qualifying competition for the Bar Exam, a contest to win spots on upcoming events Live on Shade45 Radio at & to be featured on the Punchline Academy Lyric League Cyphers in Texas in August! This is forf the best of the best to show their skills! The best 16 bar verse will be entered into the contest.

🏆 Contest Rules: $10 admin fee to enter $5 door entry fee included
🎙️ Emcees rap their best 16 bar verse over a random beat played by the DJ
📝 Artists interested in entering the contest can DM CHHK on IG or FB, artists can also sign up at the event but should arrive early due to – LIMITED SPOTS!!!
🚪 Doors at 8pm
🎟️ $5 cover
🪪 Ages 21+ welcome

Pull up & show out!

06/05/2026

TONIGHT!
Join us for “A Night Out In Austin” featuring performances from touring acts (San Antonio, TX), (Baltimore, MD), & (San Antonio, TX) including performances from local favorites Ideal Collective, , & . Plus a performance from RGV’s very own G-Kno.

DJ GSharp will be in the mix all night!

Doors at 9pm
$5 cover
Ages 21+

06/04/2026

Welcome to Mad Vibez with DMadness & Rapid Ric Thursday Residency! Join us for an unforgettable event filled with incredible beats and good vibes as DMadness & Rapid Ric take over the Flam Can on Thursday nights! DMadness is an unsung gem of the cornerstone of Austin’s Vibrant music scene, has helped the city earn the title of “Live Music Capital of the World”. The multi-talented musician is a multi instrumentalist, often playing more than one instrument at a time! He performs, writes and sings funk, r’n’b, soul and hip hop infused tunes and the night includes various Austin centric singers including Azurah Vibez and Deuce Monroe with special guest artists every week.

DMadness is also the bass player for the house band for the live comedy podcast Kill Tony, often referred to as “The Best Damn Band in the Land,” features a core group of professional musicians and comedians.

If you ask anyone who’s ever seen or heard D-Madness: It’s a one of a kind experience you have to witness for yourself! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dance the night away with friends and fellow music lovers. Hosted by Azurah Vibez. Doors at 9pm; $5 cover; 21+ welcome

See you there!

Brought to you with support in part by the City of Austin’s Live Music Fund Program of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.

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515 E 6th Street
Austin, TX
78701

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9pm - 2am
Thursday 9pm - 2am
Friday 9pm - 2am
Saturday 9pm - 2am

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