Lucky you. You just found ATXtoday's Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events 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.

Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.

Festivals + Fairs

Austin City Limits Music Festival | Friday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 4 + Friday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 11 | Times vary | Zilker Metropolitan Park | $170+

UMLAUF After Dark | Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum | $12

A crowd of people outside at 2019's hot luck festival — Aaron Franklin's Hot Luck Festival features two days of saucy, smokin', sizzlin' bites. | Photo by Pooneh Ghana, courtesy Hot Luck Festival

Austin Coffee Festival | Saturday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 18 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $25+

Roots & Wings Festival | Saturday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Nov. 1 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free, RSVP required for some events

Formula 1: US Grand Prix | Friday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 25 | Times vary | Circuit of the Americas | $109+

The Austin Record Convention | Saturday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $5+

Austin Film Festival | Thursday, Oct. 29-Thursday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $80+

Concerts

Outdoor concert at night, featuring a brightly lit stage with red lighting and large screens displaying a performer. A large crowd watches in the foreground. — The Moody Amphitheater is Editor Figi's favorite venue for a summertime show. | Photo by ATXtoday

Jack White | Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $98+

Role Model: "Chuck On Tour" | Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $87+

"Austin City Limits" Taping: Jesse Welles | Thursday, Oct. 8 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at the Moody Theater | Enter to win

Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights: Łaszewo | Thursday, Oct. 8 | 9 p.m. | 3Ten at ACL Live | $82+

"Austin City Limits" Taping: Lola Young | Friday, Oct. 9 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at the Moody Theater | Enter to win

Wave to Earth: "the pisces tour" | Saturday, Oct. 10 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $71+

ACL Fest Nights: Claire Rosinkranz | Saturday, Oct. 10 | 9 p.m. | 3Ten at ACL Live | $37

"Austin City Limits" Taping: Bleachers | Sunday, Oct. 11 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Enter to win

Bryson Tiller: "The Neo Trapsoul Tour" | Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $24+

Kylie Cantrall: The "Valley Girl Problems" Tour | Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $40+

Sons of Legion: "Soul to SØL World Tour" | Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $46+

Gorillaz: "The Mountain" Tour | Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $205+

Modest Mouse + Caroline Rose | Thursday, Oct. 15 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $60+

WEEZER: "The Gathering Tour" | Sunday, Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $90+

Staind: "Break The Cycle" 25th Anniversary Tour | Monday, Oct. 19 | 6-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $174+

Snarky Puppy: "Somni" US Tour 2026 | Monday, Oct. 19 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $50+

SOMBR: "You Are The Reason Tour" | Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 7-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $75+

A vibrant concert stage illuminated with neon blue, pink, and red lights, featuring a futuristic spaceship-inspired design. A large disco ball resembling a planet with rings hangs in the center, surrounded by a backdrop of glowing lines and space-themed visuals. Performers and musicians are on stage, dressed in colorful outfits, engaging with the crowd. Audience members can be seen in the foreground, capturing the moment with their phones. The atmosphere is lively and electrifying. — Specifically designed for concerts, The Moody Center hosts 150+ nights of entertainment each year. | Photo by ATXtoday

The Smashing Pumpkins: "The Rats In A Cage Tour" | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $118+

Teddy Swims: The "UGLY" Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 7-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $31+

Ramon Ayala: "Historia De Un Final" Tour | Friday, Oct. 30 | 8:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $72+

Madeon: "Victory" Live | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $47+

Doja Cat: "Tour Ma Vie World Tour" | Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $47+

Comedy + Theater

"Waitress" | Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $42+

Dave Chappelle: "Karmageddon" | Monday, Oct. 26-Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $75+

Sports + Active

A shot of Austin FC fans at Q2 Stadium. — There's nothing like being at Q2 Stadium on game night. | Photo by @stevenstamps

Nashville SC vs. Austin FC | Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $21+

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Austin FC | Saturday, Oct. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $20+

I-35 Series: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets | Friday, Oct. 23 | 8:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $215+

Real Salt Lake vs. Austin FC | Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $19+

2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | H-E-B Center, Cedar Park | $169+

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