Austin Saengerrunde

10/13/2026

“People are so inhibited about their voices these days,” says Rachel Dempsey, founder of Singing for Change. “They’re so full of shame because someone once told them they can’t sing. But really, it’s denying people their human right – to sing with others.”

10/07/2026

🍻 O'zapft is! Oktoberfest at the Saengerrunde is THIS Saturday! 🥨

Join us for an evening of food, music, and Gemütlichkeit at our Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance & Concert!

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕔 5–10 PM
📍 Saengerrunde Halle, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin

🍺 5 PM: Happy hour
🍽️ 6 PM: Dinner is served
🎺 6–10 PM: Live music and dancing with The Oompah's
🎶 8 PM: Performances by the Saengerrunde Damenchor and Männerchor

Dust off your dirndl and lederhosen, bring your friends, and polka the night away! 💃🕺

🎟️ Get your tickets; link in bio on our website!
👥 Coming with a group of 6 or more? Email [email protected] to reserve a table.

Prost! 🇩🇪

10/05/2026

🎳 Calling all ladies! The Damen Kegel Verein is BACK! 🎳

The Saengerrunde is reviving the Damen Kegel Verein (DKV), our women's bowling league, and we'd love for you to join us!

✨ Monthly bowling nights (second Wednesdays)
✨ Friendly competition and lots of laughs
✨ A chance to carry on a great Saengerrunde tradition
✨ No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm!

Whether you're a seasoned kegler or have never picked up a ball, there's a spot for you. Grab your friends and let's bring the DKV back to life!

👉 Interested? Fill out our quick form in our bio! We are hoping to start in January.

Prost and see you on the lanes! 🍻

10/02/2026

Get your tickets for Saengerrunde Oktoberfest Dinner/Dance Oct 10!
https://mailchi.mp/saengerrunde/oktoberfest-dance-13884799

08/31/2026

🍺 AUSTOBERFEST 2026 — TICKETS ON SALE 🥨

Saturday, Oct 3 | Doors at NOON, music till 10PM
Scholz Garten — 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin

🎶 ON STAGE ALL DAY
Two Tons of Steel (headliner) • Sour Bridges • Off the Grid • DJ Vegan Leather

🥩 SAUSAGE COMPETITION — 1PM until we run out
Distant Relatives/Linx • Easy Tiger • la Barbecue • Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse • Micklethwait Barbecue • Parish Barbecue • Scholz Biergarten • Southside Market & Barbecue • The Original Black's Barbecue • Zion Lutheran …and more. You pick the 2026 People's Choice winner!

PLUS
🍺 Free 1/2-liter stein for the first 500 guests
🍻 $5 specials on select drafts
💪 Steinholding contests
🎳 Historic bowling lanes open all day
👦 Kids' games & facepainting 12–4PM, under 12 free

🎟️ $40 online / $55 at the door / $100 VIP
Door tickets are limited, and so are the steins and sausage samples — late entry doesn't guarantee the goodies. Buy ahead and save $15.

Ticket link in bio!
saengerrunde.org/product/austoberfest

08/21/2026

"Wer hat dich, du schöner Wald..." 🌲🎵

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of voices blending together in full harmony. Listen to this snippet of our choir performing Mendelssohn's beautiful homage to nature!

If you've been looking for a creative outlet, a way to learn about German culture, or just a fun Monday evening routine, the Damenchor is looking for you!

🎶 When: Monday Evenings (Rehearsal at 7:00 PM, Happy Hour at 6:30 PM)

📍 Where: Austin Saengerrunde

❓ Do I need to audition or speak German? Nope! Just bring your enthusiasm.

Stop by this Monday night (August 24) or drop an email to [email protected]! We’d love to welcome you. ✨

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Happy Hour + Good Friends + Great Harmonies = Weinparadies! 🍷🎶

Take a listen to the Damenchor singing "Im Weinparadies"! As the song says, music and good company go hand in hand—which is why we start every Monday rehearsal with a 6:30 PM Happy Hour! 🥂

Thinking about joining?

No music reading experience needed

No fluent German required (we teach you as we go!)

🗓 Join us any Monday night (August 17) at 7:00 PM (Happy hour starts at 6:30 PM)!

📩 Got questions? Reach out to [email protected].

08/06/2026

"Muss i denn..." leave your Monday nights open? ABSOLUTELY! 🎤🇩🇪

You might recognize this classic German tune (or its famous English cousin, Wooden Heart!), sung here by our amazing Austin Saengerrunde Damenchor!

Ever wanted to sing songs like this with a great group of women? Good news: You don’t need to read music or speak German to join us! Our director and friendly members will help you learn every note and word.

Come check us out on Monday night:
🍷 6:30 PM: Happy Hour & Socializing

🎼 7:00 PM: Rehearsal

📍 Where: Austin Saengerrunde

🎟️ Bonus: Choir members get discounts to Austin Saengerrunde events year-round!

Come by this Monday (August 10) to introduce yourself, or email 📩 [email protected] for details!