Your Expat Community in Austin

Known for its thriving local music scene, Austin is one of the most culturally exciting cities in the world. One of the fastest-growing cities in the west, Austin is home to close to a million people and its population is rising all the time. People who live in the city, which is known as Silicon Hills and also referred to as The Live Music Capital of the World, are called Austinites. The local motto is "Keep Austin Weird", which refers to the area's unique feel and eccentricity, while stringent no-smoking ordinances ensure the local air is clean and fresh. The annual South by Southwest festival draws artists and musicians to Austin from all over the world every March.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Moscow or Istanbul, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Austin is a very welcoming city, but joining our expatriate community right here at InterNations can help you to connect with like-minded people as you settle into your new hometown. The busy forum is a great place to ask any questions you have about the local area, for instance which sports teams are there to watch or where the best restaurants are for dining out. At our community-wide social events, you can meet expats and global minds from around the world and quickly build your new social network. If smaller get-togethers are more your thing, then you can join one or more of our groups catering to different hobbies and interests, such as the Austin Kitchen Crashers Groups or the Austin Professional Networking Group.