Our last concert of the year! Westminster has been hosting us for many years, and we aim to please! We'll share some holiday cheer with the residents of Westminster on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:15PM
Concerts
Join us for our full Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 13 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin
We can’t wait to share this joyful music with you — from familiar favorites to fresh new takes on holiday classics to a trumpet concerto!
Event Schedule:
5:15 pm Pre-event Music by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble
6:00 pm Tree Lighting Ceremony. Featuring local entertainment, food, and live music.
- Performances by: The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble
- ASL Interpretation services on stage for the duration of the ceremony
Location: Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road (on the south side of the park)
Parking: Free parking. Carpool to the event or take Cap Metro (trip planner). Free parking on site first-come first-served. Entry suggested via eastbound Barton Springs Road. Watch official social media accounts for information in case of inclement weather.
Sponsors and Production Team
The tree is installed, produced and managed by City of Austin Departments. They include Austin Energy, Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Resource Recovery and Austin Police Department who provide services that keep the display available to the citizens of Austin.
Our second concert of the season is at Anderson High School on Sunday, November 2nd at 5pm.
Our first concert of the season starts at 5pm at Anderson High School.
Due to heavy rain this concert has been canceled.
Rattan Creek Neighborhood Association hosts a concert in the park at 6:30pm. The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble plays patriotic music and other selections.
Friday, July 4th, 2025 is Milwood Neighborhood Association's 21th Annual Fourth of July Parade & Picnic!
The Patriotic Parade kicks off at 10am. Patriotic Music will begin soon after the parade arrives at the park.
ACWE will perform for the residents of Westminster at 7:15pm on July 1st.
Mark your calendars! ACWE continues its 50th anniversary with a Throwback Performance with selections from our first concert in 1975. Covenant United Methodist Church, 5:00pm
Potluck Reception in the Fellowship Hall directly after the concert.
ACWE celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Throwback Performance with selections from our first concert in 1975.
There is free parking along Dean Keaton, or park in the San Jacinto Garage. Here's a map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FRUsjZvFSUPze6y46
There will be a reception immediately following outside the concert hall.