How to Choose Between The Gourds Show Dates and Venues on thegourds.com

Start by matching the venue city to your travel plan, then use the date to break ties. The site currently lists two Austin locations: the Paramount Theater (May 19 and May 20, 2026) and Sams Town Point (April 12 and April 13, 2025). If both work for you, pick the date that fits your schedule and confirm details on the ticket page before buying—the site does not list prices, seat maps, or policies, so those must be checked at checkout.

First, separate the listings by venue

The homepage groups shows under a venue heading, with dates and a TICKETS link beneath each. That structure is the fastest way to avoid mixing up two different Austin venues.

Because both venues are in Austin, the city alone won't decide it for you. The venue name and the date are the two real variables.

Choose by date type: weeknight vs. weekend

The clearest difference between the two listings is the day of the week.

• Paramount Theater (May 19–20, 2026): Tuesday and Wednesday. Better if you want a midweek show and can manage a work-night schedule.
• Sams Town Point (April 12–13, 2025): Saturday and Sunday. Better if you want a weekend outing or are traveling in from out of town.

If you're planning around a trip, the weekend pair at Sams Town Point is the more natural fit. If you're local and want a shorter, lower-effort night out, a weeknight at the Paramount may suit you better.

Choose between the two nights at the same venue

When both dates at one venue work, the site gives you no basis to prefer one night over the other—no lineup differences, special guests, or pricing are listed. In that case:

1. Pick the night that leaves more buffer around your other commitments.
2. Open the TICKETS link for that specific date (each date has its own link) rather than assuming one link covers both.
3. Check availability at checkout; if your first choice is sold out or limited, try the other night at the same venue.

A quick decision path

• Traveling to Austin? Start with Sams Town Point (weekend, April 12–13, 2025).
• Local and prefer a weeknight? Start with Paramount Theater (May 19–20, 2026).
• Flexible on both? Compare the two nights within your preferred venue and pick whichever has tickets available at checkout.
• Only one date works? Go straight to that date's TICKETS link and confirm before making travel plans.

What to verify before committing

The page lists dates, venues, and ticket links, but not prices, seating, age limits, or refund terms. Before you buy:

• Open the TICKETS link for the exact date you want and read the details on that page.
• Confirm the date and venue name match what you saw on the homepage—two venues in the same city are easy to confuse.
• Treat any show not listed on the homepage as unconfirmed; don't assume additional dates exist.

Common pitfalls

• Assuming one ticket link covers both nights. Each date has its own TICKETS link; use the one under your chosen date.
• Mixing up the two Austin venues. Paramount Theater and Sams Town Point are different locations—check the venue name, not just "Austin."
• Planning travel before securing tickets. Confirm availability at checkout first, then book transport and lodging.