Your Ultimate Guide to April Along the River Walk

What's Happening

Fiesta San Antonio

April means one thing in San Antonio: Fiesta. This 11-day celebration (April 16-26, 2026) fills downtown with color, culture, and nonstop energy. 

Don’t miss signature events like: 

• Texas Cavaliers River Parade (April 20) 

• A Night in Old San Antonio (April 21-24)  

• Ford Mariachi Festival (April 22-23)  

• Fiesta Artisan Show (April 24-26)  

• Battle of Flowers Parade (April 24) 

Live Music & Entertainment 

April also brings a strong lineup of concerts and performances just steps from the River Walk: 

• TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at Majestic Theatre (April 3-4)  

• Sonidos de San Antonio at Empire Theatre (April 15)  

• Bad Suns at The Aztec Theatre (April 24)  

• Opera San Antonio’s The Barber of Seville at Tobin Center (April 30)  

From Broadway hits to live concerts and opera, there’s something happening nearly every night downtown.

What's New

Civic Park at Hemisfair is now fully open, with green space, shaded areas, and a new stage for concerts and festivals. 

The Institute of Texan Cultures has reopened downtown with refreshed exhibits. 

The Gunter Hotel has been reimagined with updated rooms, a vinyl library, and new dining options. 

The brand-new Paris Baguette bakery offers coffee, pastries, and quick bites in a central location. 

What's Happening

If you’re looking for a mix of culture and great food, Museum Reach delivers. 

Start at the Pearl, where weekend markets, live music, and seasonal events make it easy to spend an entire afternoon (or evening). Grab a bite at Pullman Market, then explore nearby shops, restaurants, and coffee spots. 

Events & Experiences 

• Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Stable Hall (April 8)  

• Annual Crawfish Boil at NOLA Brunch & Beignets (April 11)  

• At the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), enjoy New African Masquerades plus tours and programming  

• The Witte Museum and DoSeum continue to offer rotating interactive exhibits for all ages.

What’s New 

The Creamery District continues to grow as a dining and nightlife destination!  

Pullman Market offers hands-on culinary experiences like pasta-making, tastings, and latte-art classes. 

The San Antonio Zoo’s Congo Falls introduces western lowland gorillas in a new immersive habitat. 

What’s Happening 

Mission Reach offers a quieter, scenic side of the River Walk, perfect for slowing down and exploring. 

Start at the World Heritage Center, where exhibits bring the story of San Antonio’s UNESCO-designated Missions to life. Then head to Mission Marquee Plaza for local markets, events, and outdoor programming. 

Events & Experiences

• Make-it Days at the World Heritage Center (April 4 + 18)

• Viva Poesía: Palabras, Música, y Cultura at Mission Marquee Plaza (April 11)

• Farmers & Artisans Market at Mission Marquee Plaza (April 4 + 18)

April is also ideal for getting outside! Bike, walk, or kayak along the river, and make time for the Espada Aqueduct, the oldest Spanish aqueduct in the United States. 

Nearby Southtown is full of creative energy, with stops like Contemporary at Blue Star, the San Antonio Art League & Museum, and Villa Finale Museum & Gardens.

What’s New

The World Heritage Center continues expanding its free programming, workshops, and events.  

Southdown's creative and culinary scenes are growing with new galleries, new restaurants, local concepts.