About
Sizable gay bar offering a lodgelike indoor space, outdoor music, drinks, drag shows & more.
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What People Say
“Cheer Up Charlie's is a vibrant gay bar known for its lively atmosphere and entertaining drag shows, receiving high praise for its unique themes and friendly service. While many patrons enjoy the quick drink service and welcoming vibe, there have been recent complaints about overcharging and billing issues, which have disappointed some customers. Overall, it remains a popular spot for fun and socializing in downtown Austin.”
Location
Hours
Open Now
Monday: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 4:30 – 11:00 PMToday
Events at Cheer Up Charlie's
10 upcoming · 201 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
April 2026
Apr
12
Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Apr
12
But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) Screening
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Apr
12
Euphoria Season 3 Premiere Watch Party
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
14
Kiki Karaoke
09:00 PMCUC
Event
Apr
17
ALL HANDS
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
17
ELECTROLITES
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
25
Book Woman 50th & Girls in the Nose 40th Anniversary: Rescheduled
04:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
26
Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Past events (last 90 days)
January 2026
Jan
13
CUC Daily Drink Specials - Tuesday
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
14
Hotties Behind the Bar
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
14
CUC Daily Drink Specials - Wednesday
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
15
CUC Daily Drink Specials - Thursday
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
15
DJ Set
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
16
CUC Daily Drink Specials - Friday
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
16
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jan
16
Chrissy Chlapecka - Girl on the Moon Tour
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
16
Open Decks
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
17
Brooklyn Vegan Free Day Parties - Day 3
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Car Seat Headrest
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Lucy Dacus
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Diet Cig
12:45 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Girls Names
12:45 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Pure Bathing Culture
01:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Guerilla Toss
01:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Fear of Men
02:15 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Big Thief
02:15 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Le1f
03:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Gwenno
03:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Julien Baker
03:40 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Japanese Breakfast
03:45 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Into It. Over It.
04:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Margo Price
04:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
CUC Daily Drink Specials - Saturday
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
17
Mothers
05:15 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
Protomartyr
05:20 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
17
DRIP Music Video Premiere & Party
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
17
Special preview of the documentary “I Need Space”
08:40 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jan
17
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jan
17
Live Performances
09:15 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
18
CUC Daily Drink Specials - Sunday
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
21
Hotties Behind the Bar
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
21
BR
Brooklyn Vegan Free Day Parties at Cheer Up Charlies - Day 3 Saturday
Time TBDCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
22
BookWoman 50th & Girls In The Nose 40th Anniversary Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jan
22
Chrissy Chlapecka at Cheerups
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
23
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Parties
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jan
23
TV Wonder, Marathon Runner & Nova
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jan
24
BookWoman 50th & Girls in the Nose 40th Anniversary Party
03:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jan
24
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jan
25
NI
Night of the Women
08:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Jan
25
Performances by iggy.bank & embry0fficially
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jan
25
THURSDAYS with JUST JIM
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
27
Cheap Drinks
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
28
Hotties Behind the Bar
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
28
Cheap Drinks
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
29
Karaoke Underground
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
29
CH
Cheer Up Charlies Open Mic Night
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jan
30
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jan
31
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jan
31
MT
MTV RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Parties
07:00 PMCUC
Drag
Jan
31
Lucy Lonestar EP Release Show
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
February 2026
Feb
1
Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival - Multiple Maniacs
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
1
Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
1
Charli XCX Film Release Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
1
CH
CHEER UP CHARLIES: THE MOMENT
09:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Feb
3
Queer Trivia: Heated Rivalry Super Fan Trivia
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
4
Hotties Behind the Bar
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
4
Queer Mountain Love Letters
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
4
greetingsfromqueermountain
06:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
6
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Feb
6
Dancing is Still Legal
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
6
estrella.taxi & friends
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Feb
6
logentry
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
6
Heated Rivalry Rave
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
6
Heated Rivalry Hollander and Rozanov Lookalike Contest
11:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
7
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Feb
7
Heated Rivalry Trivia Round TWO
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
7
CHIGOSELFIE LO GENTRY ESTRELLA TAXI
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
7
Heated Rivalry Rave
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
8
Bad Bunny SuperBowl Watch Party
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
8
Live Music
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
9
Bad Bunny Bowl
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
9
CH
ChicoSelfie at Paraiso Pop
08:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Feb
10
Labios Compartidos
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
11
Hotties Behind the Bar
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
11
$4 drinks
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
11
TH
The Week at The Cactus
09:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Feb
12
Infernal Hearts
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Adult
Feb
13
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Feb
13
BLUSH!
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Feb
14
Bloom
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
14
Something for the Lovers
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
14
Where Da Hoes At?
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
14
Still Tumbling 4 U
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
14
Weekend Grind Valentine's Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
15
Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
15
Auntie Mame Screening
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
15
Sapphic Speed Dating
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Dating
Feb
17
Original Disney Channel Movie Themed Queer Trivia
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
18
Hotties Behind the Bar
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
19
Queer Vinyl Co. spinning
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
19
February Happy Hour & Rainbow Ribbon Cutting
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
19
MO
Monthly Happy Hour
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
19
Queer Line-dancing
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
19
The Rhythm Ranch
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
19
Dancing is Still Legal
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
20
alexi8bit at Cheer Up Charlie's
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
20
youngmarxus plays this Friday night
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Feb
20
Chrissy Chlapecka - Girl on the Moon Tour
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
20
PINKPANTHRESS & KATSEYE Lookalike Contest
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
20
Show with sophie_seng, alexi8bit, & youngmarxus Marcxs Bell
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Feb
22
National Marg Day Party
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
22
Open Decks with Desnudo Coffee
04:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Feb
22
WATCH POOL PARTY
06:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
22
thefontsatx & groovewolff
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
24
DJ Angel Doll & Lavender Thug Set
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Feb
26
Genre, A Comedy
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Feb
27
SCENE QUEENS & EMO KINGZ
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
March 2026
Mar
1
Frontside x Joshy Soul at Cheer Up Charlies
04:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
1
Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Mar
1
DESERT HEARTS film screening
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Mar
2
FR
Frontside x Joshy Soul
04:00 PMCUC
Party
Mar
4
dragonnqueen DJ set
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
5
dopz1200 DJ set
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
6
Kiss All The Time Album Listening Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
6
djqthis DJ set
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
6
Disco, Occasionally. Listening Party
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
7
Harry Styles Drag Tribute Show
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
7
PA
papisiii.party Queer Perreo night with a Y2K twist
Time TBD211 W. 4th St
Party
Mar
7
Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. Listening Party and Drag Tribute Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
7
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMOilcan Harry's
Drag
Mar
7
Y2K Perreo Night
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
8
ORYA - Gaga Afterparties
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
8
Y2K Night
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
9
ORYA - Gaga Afterparties
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
10
PR
Pride Sports Austin Softball
Time TBDTX Capitol
Community
Mar
11
greetingsfromqueermountain & various film event happy hours
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Mar
12
Almost Heaven headlines the outside stage
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
12
diamonddioratx & lucylonestartx’s EP release show(s)!
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
13
Afterparty for trans film feature adamsapple.film
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
13
Lavender Thug Set
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
13
BLOOM
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
13
Bloem w/ slashneed, cormae_band, ofgrace.tx
05:00 PMCUC
Event
Mar
13
Drag at 9pm sharp! Opening up for chrissychlapecka’s GIRL ON THE MOON tour!
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
13
jcuuzi_intl plays
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
13
Turito Live
10:00 PMCUC
Party
Mar
14
w1nspear x vertigo.vinyl showcase! susannah.joffe, runo_plum shallowater.band & more
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
14
Neko Rave 2nd Annual Benefit Show
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
14
DJ Showcase - Garden Stage (Patio)
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
14
Vertigo Vinyl x Winspear SXSW Day Party and Record Signing Event
01:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
14
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMOilcan Harry's
Drag
Mar
15
Where Are My Keys? - Sunday
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
15
DJ Showcase
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
15
Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Mar
16
drag show at might_be_magic
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
16
Me$$y Monday
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
16
Local Drag 4Ever
04:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
17
nighttime DJs: p1nkstar_, dragonnqueen & riobambaaa
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
17
Where Are My Keys? - Tuesday
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
17
might_be_magic SX - Outdoor
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
17
Gwenno Saunders Show
01:00 PM
Event
Mar
17
Laganja Estranja & The Fous
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
17
Laganja Estranja at Cheer Up Charlies
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
18
Tumblr Party
11:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
19
Dancing is Still Legal
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
21
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PM211 W. 4th St
Drag
Mar
21
St. Patty's Extended Weekend Rager
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
21
St. Patrick's Party
09:00 PM
Community
Mar
25
hexbfband album release
08:00 PMCheer Ups inside stage
Event
Mar
25
Live Music - Outside Stage
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
25
Queer Karaoke
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Mar
25
Queer Trivia
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Mar
25
Vibewithvvn playing CUC
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
26
DJ Set
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
27
Violet Aziza Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
27
Candy Riot, Terra Cognita, and Swim at Cheer Up Charlies
09:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Mar
28
TH
This Week at CUC
Time TBDCUC
Event
Mar
28
AU
Austin Summer Music Festival
04:00 PMTX Capitol
Event
Mar
28
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
07:00 PM211 W. 4th St
Drag
Mar
28
Hallo, Ivy Mine, Small Engine Fire
07:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Mar
28
Rag Tag // Pollen Rx // Floating Cube
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Mar
28
Gaga Birthday Ball & Dance Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
28
Live Music - Inside Stage
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
28
Slayyyter Drag Show
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
28
WOR$T DRAG $HOW IN AMERICA
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Mar
28
Bands: Candy Riot, Terra Cognita, Swim
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Mar
29
Saturday Inside: Pollen Rx, Raggtagg, Floating Cube
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Mar
29
Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Mar
29
THE HUNGER (1983)
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Mar
29
Gaga Birthday Ball & Dance Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Mar
30
Soft Focus ATX Films
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Mar
30
Groove Wolff & Friends
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Mar
31
Trans Day of Visibility 2026
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
April 2026
Apr
2
Bad Bunny Night
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
2
Weekly Wednesday Karaoke
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
2
Open Decks
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
3
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Apr
3
Outside Stage Performance
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
3
NI
Nightlife Party at the Club
10:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Apr
4
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Watch Party
07:00 PM211 W. 4th St
Drag
Apr
4
Recession Pop Drag Show & Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Apr
5
Easter Sunday with Dragonnqueen
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
9
Amerika's Madrigal – Native Mixtape
06:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Apr
9
Perreo Viral
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
10
Farewell Katie
12:00 AMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Apr
10
Perreo Viral
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
10
Zara Larsson Afters
09:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
11
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PM211 W. 4th St
Drag
Apr
11
BLOOM
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Apr
11
Rated Q for Queer
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
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