Red River & East Downtown
Austin's live music heartland where legendary venues meet urban living east of Congress.
About the District
Red River & East Downtown is the beating heart of Austin's live music identity. The Red River Cultural District is home to legendary venues like Stubb's, Mohawk, and Empire Control Room, while the broader east downtown area encompasses the historic 6th Street entertainment corridor, the expanding Waller Creek greenway, and the Austin Convention Center. Living here means being immersed in Austin's creative energy, with world-class live music, diverse dining, and the emerging Waller Creek park system at your doorstep.
Boundaries
East of Congress Avenue and Brazos Street, west of I-35, roughly 3rd Street to 12th Street.
Character
Key Landmarks
- Stubb's Bar-B-Q
- Mohawk
- Empire Control Room
- Historic 6th Street
- Austin Convention Center
- Waller Creek
Condo Buildings in Red River & East Downtown
2 buildings in this district
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