Named for
the legendary jazz trumpeter and East Austinite, Kenny
Dorham’s Backyard is DiverseArts’ outdoor music
venue, located in the heart of the historic East End cultural district,
just down the street from Kenny Dorham’s last home in Austin.
Home to the Austin Jazz and Arts Fest,
East End Summer Music Series, SoulFest, and the Backyard Blues Series,
the bulk of the live music programming honors the traditional African
American music community- jazz, blues, rhythm and blues and gospel-
once anchored along East 11th Street in classic venues such as the
Victory Grill and Charlie’s Playhouse.
DiverseArts uses this space to pursue our mission
of presenting multidisciplinary, multicultural events and activities
which mirror the face of contemporary Austin.
Remember, kids 12 and under get in free to all
events and we also provide family discounts.
