Best Fall Events in Austin in 2026
August 30, 2025
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Fall is a jam-packed season in Austin. From football games to live music to festivals covering a range of interests, there’s something for everyone this season.
If you’re planning to visit the city this fall, here is our curated list of the best fall events in Austin between September and November 2026.
September Events in Austin
Austin Restaurant Weeks, 8/28-9/13: A two-week long dining event that goes toward a good cause. Enjoy discounted prix fixe meal pricing from favorites Casa Bianca, Barley Swine, Sawyer & Co., Dai Due and dozens more. A portion of the price of each meal goes directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.
Lone Star Le Mans, 9/4-9/6: Head to Circuit of the Americas for only North American race in the official World Endurance Championship season.
Bat Fest, 9/5: An annual celebration of Austin’s Mexican free-tailed bat colony that lives beneath Congress Ave. Bridge. The festival includes local food stands, family-friendly activities, and live music. Past performers include Silversun Pickups, Waka Flocka Flame, RiFF RAFF, and more.
UT Football, 9/5: The home game season kicks off Saturday, September 5th against Texas State. There are two more home games in September: September 12th against Ohio State and September 19th against UTSA.
Pecan Street Festival, 9/12-9/13: The bi-annual Pecan Street Festival is back for its fall event, taking place at Hill Country Galleria. Expect live music, food, and local vendors.
Fantastic Fest, 9-17-9/24: Presented by Alamo Drafthouse, Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US. Enjoy eight days of film premieres and events related to the horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action genres.
Austin Museum Day, 9/20: Enjoy free admission to more than 30 Austin area museums, including Blanton Museum of Art, The Contemporary Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, Mexic-Arte Museum, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden, Women & Their Work, and more.
Austin Mediterranean Festival: Established in 1934 as a small bake sale, Austin Mediterranean Festival has evolved into a full celebration of Mediterranean cultures and cuisines. Enjoy performances and food representing countries including Greece, Lebanon, Palestine, Ukraine, Eritrea, and more.
Concerts in September
- Koe Wetzel, 9/3 at Moody Center
- Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, 9/4 at Moody Center
- Brandi Carlile, 9/6 at Moody Center
- Tim McGraw, 9/10 at Moody Center
- J Cole, 9/14 at Moody Center
- Thomas Rhett, 9/17 at Moody Center
- Empire of the Sun, 9/21 at Moody Center
- Weird Al, 9/22 at Moody Center
- Jungle, 9/24 at Moody Center
- Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, 9/26 & 9/27 at Moody Center
October Events in Austin
Austin City Limits Festival, 10/2-10/4, 10/9-10/11: Head to Zilker Park for ACL Fest, where hundreds of performances take place across nine stages.
Texas Conference for Women, 10/5: The ultimate professional development event for women, this year’s conference is taking place at The Moody Center and includes keynotes from Kristen Bell, Hoda Kotb, Ilona Maher, Tunde Oyeneyin, and Codie Sanchez. There will also be breakout sessions, Q&As, and 1:1 coaching opportunities.
Cirque du Soleil, 10/9-10/12: The global contemporary circus group is bringing its OVO show to The Moody Center for six performances this fall.
Austin Oktoberfest, 10/10: Hosted by the German-Texan Heritage Society, the annual Austin Oktoberfest includes live music, food, and fall activities like pumpkin painting.
Austin Coffee Festival, 10/17-10/18: This one’s for all the coffee lovers. Head to Palmer Events Center for an immersive, one-of-a-kind coffee experience where you can sample coffee and snacks from the best specialty roasters and coffee shops in Austin and beyond.
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, 10/23-10/25: One of the most thrilling sports events of the year, Formula 1 Austin is back at Circuit of the Americas. This year’s music lineup features Maroon 5 and Post Malone. Check out our guide to F1 here, and be sure to add our favorite F1 restaurants to your list!
AIA Austin Homes Tour, 10/24-10/25: AIA’s Annual Homes Tour is a self-guided tour of unique, high-end homes designed by local architecture studios.
Viva la Vida, 10/25: Austin’s annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, co-hosted by Mexic-Arte Museum and City of Austin, includes a grand procession, a low-rider exhibition, food and retail booths, and live performances.
Austober Fest, 10/25: Another Oktober-fest themed event, Austober Fest is hosted by Austin Saengerrunde and held at Scholz Garden. The event includes live music, a stein holding contest, sausage competition, and even bowling.
Austin Film Festival, 10/29-11/5: The can’t-miss event for film lovers, Austin Film Festival includes more than 30 feature film screenings, Q&As with writers, actors, and directors, and additional programming, including 80 short films.
Concerts in October
- Gabriel Iglesias, 10/2 at Moody Center
- Gorillaz, 10/15 at Moody Center
- Weezer, 10/18 at Moody Center
- Staind, 10/19 at Moody Center
November Events in Austin
Texas Monthly BBQ Fest, 11/7-11/8: The weekend-long festivities celebrate BBQ restaurants and pitmasters from across the state with live music, beverages, and food from more than 35 barbecue joints featured in Texas Monthly’s most recent list of Top 50 BBQ Joints.
Texas Book Festival, 11/14-11/15: A free literary festival that celebrates Texas authors and books. From author panels to book signings, even chef demos and food trucks, the event is a fun way to connect with the reading community.
Texas Craft Brewer’s Festival, 11/14: The state’s largest annual celebration of small and independent Texas craft breweries takes place at Fiesta Gardens, less than a mile from the Heywood Hotel! Enjoy our free parking and stroll over to the festival for an afternoon of supporting and tasting from breweries all over Texas.
UT vs. Arkansas, 11/21: Head to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for one of the final home games for the regular season of UT football.
UT vs. A&M, 11/28: Don’t miss the annual showdown between UT and A&M! The traditional rivalry game returned last year, and this year’s game marks the first time it’s being played in Austin since 2011.
Quesoff: Hosted by Mohawk, Quesoff is an annual celebration of all things queso (Austinites’ unofficial favorite side dish). Restaurants, chefs, and home chefs compete in four categories: Meaty, Spicy, Veggie, and Wild Card.
Austin Food & Wine Festival: At the annual Food & Wine Festival, festival-goers can sample unique bites and premier spirits, wines, and beers as well as watch chef demos from some of the nation’s top tastemakers.
Concerts in November
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