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
3 upcoming · 110 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
Past events (last 90 days)
June 2026
Jun
8
Euphoria Watch Party
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
9
The Opera residency
08:00 PMoutside stage
Event
Jun
10
Kiki Karaoke
09:00 PMCUC
Event
Jun
11
Softcore Scorpio w/ DJ Geli & Lidia Beatz
06:00 PM
Party
Jun
12
Pre-Juneth Poetry Contest
Time TBD
Event
Jun
12
Cheer Up Charlie's Pride Party
09:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Jun
12
LOVER BOYS : A BOYS LOVE TRIBUTE SHOW
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
13
Queer Karaoke Night
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
13
BASSWERK
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
14
The Vampire Lestat Watch Party & Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jun
15
Euphoria Watch Party
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
16
OIT Austin Monthly Mixer
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jun
16
Monthly Mixer
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jun
16
The Opera Residency with Holy Wire
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
16
The Opera residency
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jun
16
Cherry Pop Social
09:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Jun
18
Devotion Vol. 3
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
18
POETIC JUSTICE POETRY CONTEST
09:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jun
19
Cherry Pop Social
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
19
Casual Conversational House Party
09:00 PMHotel Vegas Patio
Party
Jun
19
Best Bartender Celebration
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
20
GLOSS
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
21
EPISODE 3 - TORONTO: THE VAMPIRE LESTAT WATCH PARTY + DRAG SHOW
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jun
22
Euphoria Watch Party
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
23
THE OPERA residency
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jun
24
WORLD CUP CHUPS
12:00 AMCheer Ups garden
Event
Jun
24
Cheer Up Charlies Open Decks featuring VV + BlackLancer
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
25
WORLD CUP CHUPS
12:00 AMCheer Ups garden
Event
Jun
25
Hordlo Cup Watch Parties
Time TBDCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
25
World Cup Viewing Party: Scotland vs Brazil
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
25
World Cup Viewing Party: Czechia vs Mexico
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jun
26
WORLD CUP CHUPS
12:00 AMCheer Ups garden
Event
Jun
26
Strokin' It: The Strokes Album Release Party and Tribute Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jun
27
WORLD CUP CHUPS
12:00 AMCheer Ups garden
Event
Jun
27
Spill.it.mic Pride Edition
04:00 PMHeritage Square Park
Community
Jun
28
WORLD CUP CHUPS
12:00 AMCheer Ups garden
Event
Jun
28
The Vampire Lestat Watch Party & Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jun
29
WORLD CUP CHUPS
12:00 AMCheer Ups garden
Event
Jun
30
The Opera Residency
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
July 2026
Jul
2
Kiki + Karaoke
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
3
Happy Hour
04:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
3
Heavy Velvet, Dednamez, Summer Affective Disorder, and Mysterio at Cheer Up Charlie's
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jul
4
Where's The Beach?! A Jersey Shore 4th of July Party
07:00 PMElysium
Drag
Jul
5
World Cup Game: Mexico vs. England Viewing Party
06:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
5
The Vampire Lestat Watch Party + Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jul
7
U WAMMA SING WITH A BAD B*TCH
09:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Jul
7
KIKI + KARAOKE
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jul
10
hesh_hotel & dj_cez
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
10
2000s Now & Then Party
09:00 PMCheer Ups inside stage
Party
Jul
10
THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
11
World Cup Watch Party: Norway v England
02:00 PMLobby Bar at the LINE LA
Party
Jul
11
dragonnqueen x hexxxgf “The Girlfriend Experience” inside, dopez1200 HILARY DUFF TRIBUTE dance PA...
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
11
World Cup Watch Party: Argentina v Switzerland
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jul
11
Night of the Queens
09:00 PMTX Capitol
Drag
Jul
11
Olivia Rodrigo tribute show “You Seem Pretty Sad for Someone So In Drag”
10:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jul
12
The Vampire Lestat Watch Party + Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jul
12
OLIVIA RODRIGO drag tribute
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jul
13
softfocusatx movie night, “Jennifer’s Body”
05:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jul
13
eatyourheartout777 VAMPIRE LESTAT viewing party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jul
16
Beginner Two-Step Lessons
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jul
16
Cactus Cooler Weekender - Thursday
08:00 PMCheer Ups inside stage
Party
Jul
16
Kiki + Karaoke
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jul
17
Queer Two-Step with M4ggs
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
17
Cactus Cooler Weekender - Friday
08:00 PMCheer Up's (outside)
Party
Jul
17
Allie Arnaez
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
17
Chief Cleopatra
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
17
Oryalau
11:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
18
___almostheaven on the outside stage
07:00 PMoutside stage
Event
Jul
18
Cactus Cooler Fest - Inside
08:00 PMCheer Up's (outside)
Party
Jul
18
Cheer Up Charlies Presents: Trejo, Blush Fantasy, and Fennec
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
18
Cactus Cooler Fest - Outside (10pm-1am)
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
19
Madonna Brunch
04:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jul
19
Underground Music Night
08:00 PMTX Capitol
Event
Jul
19
Tonight! Kickoff to the weekend
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
19
The Vampire Lestat Watch Party & Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jul
21
Reality TV Trivia
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Jul
21
The Little Gay Shop's Queer Trivia
07:00 PMCheer Ups inside stage
Community
Jul
21
The Real Housewives of Queer Trivia
07:00 PMCUC
Party
Jul
22
The Little Gay Shop’s Queer Trivia Night at Cheer Up Charlies
Time TBDCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
23
KIKI + KARAOKE
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jul
24
Austin Pride Parade and Festival 2026
12:00 PMTX Capitol
Community
Jul
24
JOJO’S BIZARRE DRAGVENTURE
08:30 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Jul
25
itza.xox & javijuu
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
25
SCUFF Queer Country Dancing
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
30
SÉANCE
08:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
30
KIKI + KARAOKE
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Event
Jul
31
Sin With Us Festival
08:00 PMTX Capitol
Event
Jul
31
HI BPM
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Jul
31
Summerween Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
August 2026
Aug
1
Summerween Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Aug
6
Scene: Disco 'N' More w/ Winona Grindr
10:00 PM900 Red River St
Party
Aug
7
Pretty Little Liars drag tribute show
Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Aug
14
Frenzy x Friendzy
Dance Party
10:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Aug
16
Nightlife Party at the Club
10:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Aug
17
The Little Gay Shop's Queer Trivia
07:00 PMCheer Ups inside stage
Community
Aug
19
Civic Town Hall Live Podcast
Community Social Event
07:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Aug
19
Kiki + Karaoke
10:00 PMOilcan Harry's
Drag
Aug
22
Pride Weekend Night 1
Time TBDOilcan Harry's
Party
Aug
22
UNITED IN PRIDE: CELEBRATE, THEN MARCH!
Community Social Event
05:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Aug
22
Out & Abt Austin Pride!
Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Aug
22
Drag Show
Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Drag
Aug
22
DJ Choclix Set
DJ Dance Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Aug
22
DJ Djangeldoll Set
10:00 PMTX Capitol
Party
Aug
23
PLANT PORTRAIT fused glass WORKSHOP
Community Workshop
12:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
Aug
25
Dolly Parton Tribute
Dance Party
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Aug
27
Michael Jackson Tribute
Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Aug
28
Winona Grindr
Dance Party
10:00 PMinside dance floor
Party
Aug
29
Aries' Carnival Extravaganza
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Party
Aug
30
Aries' Top Surgery Benefit
Drag Show
09:00 PMCheer Up Charlie's
Community
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