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New Riverside Venue Moonline Sets 2027 Opening Date

The 1,500-capacity space replaces the current Emo's, which is moving downtown.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Alternative

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AEG Presents is redeveloping the former Emo's site on Riverside into Moonline, a new 1,500-capacity venue slated to open in 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Riverside music fans will see a shift as Emo's prepares to move downtown, leaving space for the new 1,500-capacity venue Moonline. The venue is being developed by AEG Presents and is slated to open its doors in 2027.

Why it matters

The transition marks a significant reshuffling of the local music landscape, as one of Austin's most iconic stages leaves Riverside while a new space aims to host a diverse mix of pop, rock, and hardcore acts. It highlights the ongoing evolution of the city's nightlife geography.

The new Moonline venue features a 1,500-person capacity, significantly smaller than the 4,000-capacity United Heritage Hall operated by the same parent company one mile away.

The players

AEG Presents

A major global entertainment company that owns and manages the new Moonline venue and the nearby United Heritage Hall.

Moonline

A new 1,500-capacity music venue scheduled to open in the Riverside neighborhood in 2027.

Emo's

A longtime local music venue returning to its historical roots in downtown Austin.

United Heritage Hall

A 4,000-capacity venue located one mile from Moonline that hosts larger, more mainstream artists.

The details

AEG Presents is currently upgrading the existing Riverside infrastructure, focusing on sound systems, green rooms, and guest amenities to prepare the site for its 2027 debut. While the Riverside location readies for its new chapter as Moonline, the longtime institution Emo's is preparing its return to a downtown location. Ticket sales for initial shows at the new venue begin later this month, giving fans their first chance to secure spots for the upcoming debut.

Timeline

  1. October 29, 2026: Artist presales begin for most shows.

  2. October 30, 2026: Public ticket sales begin at 10 am.

  3. November 12, 2026: Beach Bunny artist presale begins.

  4. November 13, 2026: Beach Bunny public ticket sale begins.

  5. 2027: Moonline venue opening.

The Texas Context

This transition marks a return to the historical roots of Emo's in downtown Austin after 30 years of operation. The move echoes a broader trend of shifting music venues to accommodate the city's changing density and audience demands.

If you are planning to catch a show, mark your calendar for public ticket sales beginning at 10 am on October 30. Keep an eye on the transition timeline as Emo's prepares for its upcoming relocation downtown.

The takeaway

Fans should prepare for a new era of Riverside live music starting in 2027 with the arrival of this updated venue. Monitor the official ticket portal for specific presale codes to get ahead of the public onsale this October.

Further reading

Explore more local shows and venue updates in our Alternative section.

More information

For show details and ticket availability, visit the Moonline venue ticket purchase portal.

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