Wonderland Burlesque PResents “Burlesque”
October 15 and 16, 8:00PM, 2026

“It’s takes a legend… to make a STAR.”

Follow us down the rabbit hole as we perform our take on the classic 2010 movie. There will be Glitz, glamour, comedy, and fierce choreography to one of the best soundtracks of all time.

The Night Shift - Celebrating Austins After-Hours Pollinators
Saturday, october 17, 5:00PM

A FREE Roots & Wings Festival Event

An evening of art, live music, dance, and frivolity!

When the sun goes down in Austin, the real work begins! Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to the unsung heroes of our ecosystem: the bats, moths, and nocturnal creatures that keep our city blooming. Whether you're a nature lover, a music fan, or just looking for a unique night out with the family, this event is designed for everyone to enjoy.

Gals & Goblins: A D&D LIVE show
October 17, 8:00PM, 2026

Presented by GOBSMACKED

Hark, fellow adventurers and fantasy lovers! The time is nigh to join The Gals and their Goblin Master as they take the stage again at The VORTEX. There, the cast will use the popular tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons, to collaboratively weave a magical tale before a live audience.

Magical Mind Mysteries
Sunday, October 18, 7:00PM

Magical Mystical Michael is not your typical Magician. Combining wit, charm, and a "sleight" attitude, the show is laced with his eccentric and illusive logic creating entertaining magic of the mind, eyes, and hands.

The Bloody Ball: Creatures of the Night
October 24, 8:00Pm, 2026

DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 1ST!

Calling all Creatures of the Night… We know you are lurking out there and invite you to sink your teeth into the hottest Halloween party in Austin.

Malum Malus burlesque: Samhain
October 29 - November 7, 2026

The wheel of the year inspires this occult-based burlesque performance art ensemble. Samhain. The witches’ new year. The time of year when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest.

Magical Mind Mysteries
Wednesday, November 4, 7:30PM

Magical Mystical Michael is not your typical Magician. Combining wit, charm, and a "sleight" attitude, the show is laced with his eccentric and illusive logic creating entertaining magic of the mind, eyes, and hands.

Something Wicked This Way Comes
November 13 - December 5, 2026

Presented by Different Stages

Something Wicked This Way Comes is a dark fantasy by Ray Bradbury about two boys, Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway, who confront a sinister, magical carnival that arrives in their Midwestern town just before Halloween.

Magical Mind Mysteries
Sunday, December 6, 7:00PM

Magical Mystical Michael is not your typical Magician. Combining wit, charm, and a "sleight" attitude, the show is laced with his eccentric and illusive logic creating entertaining magic of the mind, eyes, and hands.

Tammie Brown's HOLIDAY SPARKLE
December 10 and 11, 8:30PM, 2026

Tammie Brown from RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race Allstars, America’s Got Talent, and more, brings her holiday show Tammie Brown's Holiday Sparkle back to Austin.

The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)
December 18, 2026 - January 2, 2027

The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!) provides the most extraordinary original, holiday entertainment in Austin for the holidays at The VORTEX. Darren Peterson brings his masterful juggling and unicycling, as well his gifted dog-training. This year’s production features our canine stars: the brilliant and talented Firefly, Dragonfly, and Coyote, along with our newest talented puppy in her Mutt-Cracker debut - Butterfly!

The Trial: A Funhouse Mirror Reflection of Race in America
January 14 - February 6, 2027

The VORTEX is thrilled to present a fresh new version of one of Le Monde’s Top 100 Books of the 20th Century, The Trial by Franz Kafka. Adapted and directed by award-winning theatre artist Charles P. Stites, The Trial: A Funhouse Mirror Reflection of Race in America embraces the absurd intricacies of being Black in America.