Lucky you. You just found ATXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Austin each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in October. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back — we update our guide monthly.
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Festivals + fairs
Austin City Limits Music Festival | Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5 + Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 12 | 12-11 p.m. | Zilker Park | $170+ | Don’t miss out on the time-honored favorite pastime of Austinites, where you’ll be able to see hundreds of bands live over two weekends.
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix | Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 19 | Times vary | Circuit of the Americas, Del Valle | $107+ | Get up close and personal with one of the biggest races in the world, plus, catch 20+ musical acts and Q+As with the drivers.
The Austin Record Convention | Saturday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $5+ | Shop from 300+ different dealers during the largest sale of recorded music in the US.
Austin Coffee Festival | Saturday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 26 | 9 a.m. | Palmer Events Center | $32 | Sip your way through dozens of coffee vendors from Austin and beyond in this celebration of caffeine.
The 2025 SEED Grand Tasting Village | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 12-6 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $17+ | Enjoy plant-based bites from 100+ restaurants, see celebrity speakers, and enjoy live music all in one day.
Concerts
The Red Clay Strays | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park | $124+ | The “Get Right Tour” will also bring Texas-based band Dexter & The Moonrocks along.
Lukas Nelson | Sunday, Sept. 28-Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $35+ | The “Just Outside of Austin” singer-songwriter and generational talent will perform three nights of shows.
Cuco | Monday, Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at the Moody Theater | $37+ | Stop by for the “Ridin’ Tour” with this bilingual, romantic, and psychedelic-focused artist.
Aminé | Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at the Moody Theater | $32+ | It “Feels So Good” to spend the evening with this rapper, who will be joined with Lido on the “Tour de Dance 2025" tour.
David Archuleta + Rachel Bochner | Thursday, Oct. 2 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live | $16+ | The “American Idol” alum has been performing since he was 17.
Jon Batiste | Friday, Oct. 3 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at the Moody Theater | Free | The GRAMMY-winning musician is back for his second taping for “Austin City Limits,” but you’ll have to win tickets to see his set.
Ana Gabriel | Friday, Oct. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $67+ | Catch the “Claro de Luna” Tour from this Latin-pop artist.
The Radiohead Trip: Laser Spectacular | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $32+ | Enjoy the songs of Radiohead like never before as they’re set to psychedelic lasers and immersive visuals.
Official 2025 ACL Fest Nights: MARINA + Mallrat | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 9 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $18+ | You don’t need to have an ACL wristband to see this pop singer on her “Princess of Power” tour.
Garbage + Starcrawler | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $98+ | The famed grunge band is known for their song “Only Happy When It Rains.”
Official 2025 ACL Fest Nights: DJO + Post Animal | Friday, Oct. 10 | 9 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $38+ | See Joe Keery off the big screen and on the small stage with his band.
Official 2025 ACL Fest Nights: Role Model | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 9 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Free | The “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” singer will star on “Austin City Limits.”
Whether you’re at the Moody Amphitheater, Moody Center, or Moody Theater, you’re in for a show.
Photo by @teamscreamy
Turnstile, Amyl and The Sniffers, and Speed and Jane Remover | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 6 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $86+ | Catch three shows in one night during “The Never Enough Tour.”
The Lumineers | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $120+ | “The Automatic World Tour” will bring this indie band from Colorado to the big stage.
Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen | Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $48+ | Patrick Myers stars as Freddie Mercury in this tribute to the world-famous pop sensation.
Ice Cube | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $60+ | The famous rapper is bringing “Truth to Power - Four Decades of Attitude” to the Capital City.
Jonas Brothers + The All-American Rejects | Friday, Oct. 17 | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $37+ | Get nostalgic for a night with this trio boy band on their “JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown” show, and expect some special guests.
The Band Camino | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $59+ | Special guest almost monday will join in on the “NeverAlways Tour.”
Dwight Yoakam | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7-10:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $61+ | Marcus King + Los Lonely Boys will also perform on “The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour.”
Seventeen | Tuesday, Oct. 21-Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $52+ | The wildly popular 13-piece K-Pop boy band will spend two nights with Austinites.
Reneé Rapp | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live | Free | Catch the pop sensation’s set live before it hits the small screen on “Austin City Limits.”
Reneé Rapp + Ravyn Lenae | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $66+ | If you miss the pop star’s “Austin City Limits” taping, the “Bite Me Tour” gives you a second chance to see the singer live.
Mumford & Sons | Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $44+ | They won’t be at ACL this year, so grab tickets to Austin’s biggest venue if you want to see the folk band live with Sierra Ferrell.
One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk | Friday, Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at 3Ten | $37+ | Lovers of this robotic French pop band will want to see this tribute perform.
GloRilla | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $71+ | The “Trick or Trap” show will also feature sets from Hunxho, Sheck Wes, Cuhdeejah, and Kash and King.
Lord Huron + Feist | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $52+ | Don’t say “I Lied,” because the viral alternative band inspired by Lake Huron will serenade Austinites the night before Halloween.
Kevin Gates | Friday, Oct. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park | $54+ | Spend Halloween on “The Amilio Tour.”
Tate McRae | Friday, Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $75+ | The pop sensation will share the stage with Alessi Rose on her “Miss Possessive Tour.”
Comedy
Katt Williams | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $85+ | It’s “Heaven on Earth” with this comedian + actor, who is famous for his work on “The Tracy Morgan Show.”
Jordan Klepper | Friday, Oct. 10 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $25+ | A comedian and TV star, Klepper will come prepped with stories from the entertainment industry, politicians, and colorful characters.
ILIZA! Live | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $49+ | The actor and face of “Elder Millennial” will have you in stitches all night long.
Jay Leno | Friday, Oct. 17 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $33+ | Listen to the tales of the showbiz legend known for “Tonight.”
George Janko | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $48+ | The funny man behind the “Man on Water Tour” has opened for comics like Jo Koy and Andrew Schulz.
Jim Gaffigan | Thursday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct. 25 | Times vary | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $37+ | “Everything is Wonderful!” at this famed comedian’s set, which will show three nights in ATX.
Theater
“Kimberly Akimbo” | Wednesday, Oct. 1-Sunday, Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $42+ | Follow the story of a young girl who has a condition that makes her age rapidly as she makes her way into adulthood.
The Radiohead Trip: Laser Spectacular at Paramount Theatre | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $32+ | Enjoy the songs of Radiohead like never before as they’re set to psychedelic lasers and immersive visuals.
Cirque Du Soleil: “OVO” | Thursday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 12 | Times vary | The Moody Center | $62+ | You’ve never seen creepy crawlies bounce, flip, and perform like this before.
Jessie Reyez “Words of a Goat Princess: The People’s Purge Poetry Reading” | Friday, Oct. 17
| 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $38 | The GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter will share a new side of herself at this reading.
“The Outsiders” | Tuesday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $48+ | Adapted from the S.E. Hinton novel, this play puts the Greasers on stage.
“Welcome to Nightvale: Murder Night in Blood Forest” | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $25+ | Relive this wacky podcast, which features a musical performance from Erin McKeown.
ATXplained Live | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $23+ | KUT reporters and community members will bring your stories of the community in a new way at this series.
Sports
There’s nothing like being at Q2 Stadium on game night.
Photo by @stevenstamps
Nashville SC vs. Austin FC | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 7 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $81+ | Cheer on Verde and Black at the US Open Cup Final.
St. Louis City FC vs. Austin FC | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $58+ | Cheer on El Tree against this midwestern team.
International Friendly: USMNT vs. Ecuador | Friday, Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $44+ | Get a taste of fútbol culture from right here at home.
LAFC vs. Austin FC | Sunday, Oct. 12 | 6 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $70+ | Show up and support the home team as they take on their Cali rival
Seasonal Events
Disney “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail | Thursday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Nov. 30 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | $31+ | Walk among the characters of this beloved Tim Burton film at a pop-up experience.
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” | Friday, Oct. 3 + Sunday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | The classic film will hit the big screen for the first time in nearly 50 years.
“Pet Sematary” + “Hausu” | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | Don’t be s-s-s-s-scared at this installment of Panic at the Paramount presented by Louisianna Purchase.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” In Concert | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $35+ | Feel the orchestral music from this cult classic TV show while scenes from all three seasons play.
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