Cheer Up Charlies

Cheer Up Charlies is a beloved Austin LGBTQ+ venue at 900 Red River St featuring an expansive outdoor dance floor, craft cocktails, and rotating DJs spanning indie, dance, and electronic music. Known for its inclusive, all-ages-friendly atmosphere (21+ for drinks), kombucha on tap, and a lineup that celebrates queer artists and performers, CUC has become a cultural anchor in Austin’s Red River corridor and LGBTQ+ community.