Business Hours
ClosedMonday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
606 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Get directions
Empire Control Room & Garage sits in Austin's Red River Cultural District, a multi-room music venue housed in a former mid-century building where the "Control Room" hosts smaller shows and the open-air "Garage" patio handles bigger crowds. You'll notice it pulls a steady mix of touring indie and electronic acts, with the patio doubling as a relaxed spot to catch a drink between sets.
Monday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
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