Emo's Austin to Relocate as AEG Presents Takes Over Venue
Emo's moving locations as LA-based entertainment company takes over East Riverside venue
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Emo's Austin is set to move from its East Riverside Drive location as AEG Presents takes over the venue in January 2027. The iconic music venue, known for its significant role in Austin's music scene, will undergo renovations and rebranding before reopening under a new name. Emo's plans to find a new home in downtown Austin.
- 01Emo's Austin has been at its current East Riverside Drive location since 2011, after moving from Red River Street.
- 02Los Angeles-based AEG Presents will assume control of the venue when Emo's lease ends in December 2026.
- 03AEG is opening a new 4,000-capacity venue nearby as part of a larger mixed-use development in southeast Austin.
- 04Emo's will continue to operate and is planning to relocate back to downtown Austin.
- 05AEG Presents will enhance the venue with upgrades to the sound system and guest amenities before reopening in early 2027.
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Emo's Austin, a staple of the local music scene, is preparing to move from its current location at 2015 East Riverside Drive as AEG Presents, a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, takes over the venue in January 2027. Emo's has been at this site since 2011, following its original establishment on Red River Street. AEG Presents plans to renovate the venue, enhancing its sound system and amenities, and will reopen it under a new name after a full rebranding. Robin Phillips, vice president of AEG Presents Southwest, expressed respect for Emo's contributions to Austin's music culture, emphasizing that the legacy of the city's music scene extends beyond any single venue. Meanwhile, Emo's is actively seeking a new location in downtown Austin and has assured fans that it will continue its legacy. The venue has hinted at future developments through social media updates, promising more information soon.
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The relocation of Emo's and the takeover by AEG Presents will affect the local music scene and venue options in Austin.
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