Emo's Austin

I recently attended the sold-out Foster the People show at EMO'S, and let me tell you, it was an experience so good it might just make you forget about your dinner plans--if only for a moment!First off, the venue is nestled in a bustling neighborhood filled with enough delicious restaurants to make your taste buds sing. I happily rushed to EMO'S, only to find out that inside the venue, they serve drinks but no food! It's almost like they want you to enjoy your beverages while you're *still* hungry, creating the ultimate dilemma: rock out or snack out? Who knew my stomach would be fighting for attention during a concert?Now onto the show! Foster the People took the stage and absolutely rocked the house! They played all my favorites and had the crowd buzzing with excitement. I was on the edge of my seat, practically yelling "Play 'Waste'!" like it was some sort of concert version of "Jeopardy." But to my dismay, they skipped it! I guess it wasn't meant to be--so there I was, balancing my air guitar skills with an empty stomach (talk about first-world problems).The staff at EMO'S were super friendly and efficient, which is always appreciated--especially when you're trying to navigate the dance floor while dreaming of nachos. And the sound? Well, let's just say it was on point! Each beat hit my eardrums like a well-timed food pun that only made me want snacks even more.In summary, if you're looking to have an awesome night filled with fantastic live music and drinks but absolutely no food, EMO'S is your ultimate destination. I can't wait for the next show--fingers crossed they add "Waste" to the setlist, along with a food truck outside for my post-concert cravings. I made a recap reel on my instagram. I hope Mark Foster sees it! He announced that they are touring in 2025, so I hope they add it to the set list!

Emo is exactly what it is which is a Venue and to me it's amazing. I always have a good time when I go to Emo's. The drinks are pricy so I recommend to pregame before hand. Also to Uber or Lyft here because parking isn't the best.

LOVE this venue. Great bands come all the time. Manageable crowd sizes. The floor is wide and the stage is raised high enough, so you can always get a good view of the performers. It does get loud by the speakers though, so consider bringing earplugs. Photos below from 4 different concerts.

I honestly love Emos because it's a smaller venue, it feels more intimate. I've been here many times and have enjoyed my time each time. It's a venue so yes drinks are going to be inflated, there are going to be LONG lines for the rest room, and there are a lot of people. I do appreciate the outdoor area when you need to catch a breath. The back of the venue is usually more spacious, I always gravitate towards this area when I need a break from the crowd. For a small venue they have two bars on opposite ends with a lot of bartenders. I've never waited a long time to be served. A HUGE plus, they give out free water. Every venue should do this...thank you Emos for keeping us hydrated!!! Cons: parking sucks I reccomend Uber or Lyft if you can.

(A solid 3.5 star experience)This location of Emo's is a no frills, no wow moments. It's large enough to host a decent size of an audience. It's a large box concept with plenty of standing room.Bathrooms are pretty large and can accommodate a few folks at a time. The outdoor patio space was quiet on the night I went but it wasn't bad. I will say thought everyone gets complimentary sub-shows with the people who get kicked out. Pretty entertaining to say none the less.A few things that were a bit annoying included the parking lot situation (I just recommend doing street parking), the security line is pretty chaotic, and the flow of process was a bit confusing to say the least.Overall- just keep an open mind and focus on the show itself.

Definitely one of my favorite venues in Austin. It gives such a up close and personal feel. However, there is basically no parking so I definitely recommend to Uber. There are a few bars so there's not too much of a wait for drinks. The drinks are pricy but they give you the giant beer cans. The merch lines can get pretty long. We went here for a concert recently and it was so hot, that's the reason for the 3 stars With everyone all pressed together and no breeze at all, and the summer heat outside - it was a little rough. Everyone was sweating lol. But I'll still be back!

Will never go back to this place. They hire scam booted to extort people when they leave. Plan on spending $100 to park your car.

One of my favorite venues in Austin! Great wide open indoor space. The staff is always super nice. The back of the room is usually where merch is and it's not too crowded.The only thing stopping me from giving this 5 stars is I've had 1 or 2 experiences where the band was just too loud for the size of the venue and it made me miserable.

Awesome venue!!This live music venue has some incredible performers that visit. The venue was clean and had multiple restroom facilities as well as bar serving. As for the common complaints that parking is difficult, I suggest arriving early since there will always be an expected line of people waiting at the door.

Horrible venue!! My friends and I went for knock2 last night and upon arriving two of the guys were desperate for the bathroom so they ran to look for an alley. Once in the alley they were chased out by who they thought was a homeless man, come to find out it was an employee who then refused to let them in because he thought they were trying to sneak in the back.1. Every single person in our group had tickets and the two guys were literally trying to show the homeless employee the tickets on their phones2. If they were trying to sneak in why would they run back to the entrance of the venue?In the end the homeless employee brought out his backup minion who doubled down with him even though she never saw anything.Moral of the story, if you see a dude that looks like Sikowitz just know your night is over. Save your money and just go to concourse, it's a better venue with competent staff.