The big dated events we have verified are the ACL Music Festival (October 9–11, 2026), the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas (October 22–25, 2026) and SXSW Conferences & Festivals (March 15–21, 2027). Live music happens nightly across the city, so check venue calendars. Event dates and ticket rules change — confirm with each organizer before you book travel.
Events in Austin
Austin events with verified dates, plus how to check live music calendars.
Verified dates
| Event | Dates | Where | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACL Music Festival | October 9–11, 2026 (as listed by Visit Austin) | Austin (check the official site for venue details) | aclfestival.com |
| Formula 1 United States Grand Prix | October 22–25, 2026 | Circuit of The Americas | circuitoftheamericas.com |
| SXSW Conferences & Festivals | March 15–21, 2027 | Downtown Austin venues | sxsw.com |
We list only events whose dates we could verify from an official or destination-marketing source on the date shown. This is not a complete calendar — see Visit Austin's events page for more.
Live music and nightlife
Visit Austin describes the Red River Cultural District as the heart of Austin's live-music scene and Sixth Street as a National Register historic district that is closed to through traffic Thursday through Saturday nights. Check each venue's own calendar for the night you plan to go.
How this page is maintained
We review dates monthly and when an organizer announces a change; the last review was October 11, 2026. Past events are removed after they end.
What's on through the year
The recurring events worth planning around.
Frequently asked questions
What events happen in Austin?
Verified examples: ACL Music Festival (Oct 9–11, 2026), the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix (Oct 22–25, 2026) and SXSW (March 15–21, 2027). Visit Austin lists more.
How do I find tickets?
Use the official event or venue site first; third-party resale prices and rules vary. We do not sell tickets.
Do events affect hotel availability?
Yes — large events change demand. Book early for event weekends and use the hotel tax calculator on the hotels page to estimate costs.
Sources
Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 11, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.
- Events in Austin — Visit Austin
- Austin City Limits Music Festival — ACL Music Festival
- Circuit of The Americas — COTA
- South By Southwest 2027 dates — SXSW
- Sixth Street — Visit Austin
- Downtown Austin — Visit Austin
- Visit Austin — Visit Austin (Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau)
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