October is in full swing, with lots of events happening in Austin. There are many music festivals planned for your weekends like Austin City Limits Music Festival, Oktoberfest, and more. With multiple events happening in the month, it is sure to be an eventful one for all visitors and locals alike. Here are some of the top October events in Austin!
Austin City Limits Music Festival
October 1 – 3 & 8 – 10
Zilker Park
The 2021 ACL Music Festival takes place October 1-3 & 8-10, 2021 at Zilker Park, in the heart of Austin, Texas. ACL Festival features a diverse lineup of acts every year with 8 stages, more than 90 artists and bands – and best of all, two weekends.
More details here.
MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix
October 1 – 3
Circuit of The Americas
The fastest show on two wheels revs up Austin for three days of bar-banging motorcycle racing action with the greatest riders in the world! The only North American stop of the world’s premier motorcycle racing series, the MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix, comes to COTA this October.
More details here.
Austin Oktoberfest
October 9
Scholz Garten
This year, the Austin Saengerrunde will be celebrating its Annual AustOberfest with Foodways Texas! Celebrating Central Texas German heritage with ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT sausage, beer tastings, contest stage, bowling & live music from The Warren Hood Band featuring special guest Emily Gimble.
More details here.
UTOPiAfest Down in the Oaks
October 15 – 16
Burnet, TX
What began as a gathering of music lovers on a ranch, has evolved into a weekend of camping and live music featuring 35+ bands. Festival-goers will enjoy a curated culinary experience, a wine grove, a Texas craft beer garden, workshops, art installations and a kid zone for the little ones.
More details here.
Old Settler’s Music Festival
October 21 – 24
Tilmon, TX
Four days of Music, Camping, Community, and Connection. There’s nothing like it. With 145 acres of rolling hills, meadows, and tree-covered campgrounds, the festival grounds offers plenty of room to spread out. Discover new artists, make lasting friendships, check out the pickin’ circles, camp under the stars, and make memories you will cherish forever.
More details here.
Austin Film Festival
October 21 – 28
Downtown Austin
Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike.
More details here.
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
October 23
Fiesta Gardens
Craft beer lovers shouldn’t miss out one of the largest beer festivals in Texas! This event will showcase some of the best Texas craft beer on as well as live music, food trucks, and beer sampling from 90 small and independent Texas craft breweries!
More details here.
Texas Book Festival
October 25 – 31
Online and Texas State Capitol Grounds
The Texas Book Festival has been around for many years and offers a variety of literary events every year. Tune in to the online festival from October 25-28, or join the in-person literary celebration from October 30-31 for readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities and more.
Field Guide Festival
October 29 – 30
Rain Lily Farm & Fiesta Gardens
Field Guide Festival brings you the very best culinary experiences, with ingredients that are grown and harvested by local farmers. This festival is an expansion of the farm-to-table movement. Experience a weekend of innovative conversation, connection, and cookouts with those who make our Austin food scene special.
