AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is upon us and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From a major music festival to a series of non-fest sets from festival artists, there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days.
Here’s a breakdown of just some of the events you can attend in this weekend.
Austin City Limits Music Festival
It's that time again! The Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) kicks off Friday at Zilker Park. Top-billed artists this year include Dua Lipa, Blink-183, Chris Stapleton, Chappell Roan, Leon Bridges and more.
After you activate your wristband but before you head out to the fest, there's a lot of information you'll want to brush up on, so you should check out our guide to the fest. Looking to check out the artists who put the "Austin" in Austin City Limits? Here's a list of artists and bands who have Texas ties. For all the latest coverage of both weekends of the festival, head to KVUE.com/ACL.
ACL Fest Nights
Want to see some live music this weekend, but don't have an ACL wristband? No worries. Many of the artists performing at this year's fest will also be playing sets at venues throughout the city over the next few days.
Below is a breakdown of the ACL Fest Nights shows scheduled this weekend.
Thursday
- Foster the People with Skateland at Emo's
- Connor Price with Graham at Stubb's
- Chief Cleopatra at Stubb's
Friday
- Benson Boone with Daniel Seavey at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
- Jungle with Bas at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
- Foster the People (DJ Set) at Devil May Care
- Porter Robinson (DJ Set) at The Concourse Project
- Barry Can't Swim at Mayfair
- Something Corporate with The Criticals at Emo's
- Chaparelle with Goldie Boutilier at Antone's
- I Don't Know How But They Found Me at Empire Control Room & Garage
- Molecular Steve at Stubb's
Saturday
- Kehlani with Ancyia and Flo at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
- Elderbrook at Stubb's
- Glass Beams at Emo's
- Sawyer Hill at Stubb's
- Medium Build with Rett Madison at the Historic Scoot inn
- Geese with Marry Cherry at Antone's
Sunday
- Dom Dolla at Emo's
More Oktoberfest celebrations
The Oktoberfest celebrations continue through Central Texas this weekend, as well! German heritage will be on full display in the very German city of Fredericksburg, at German restaurant and bar Scholz Garten and more.
- Fredericksburg Oktoberfest – Friday through Sunday at the Marketplatz (126 W. Main St.)
- Austoberfest 2024 – Saturday at Scholz Garten (1608 San Jacinto Blvd.)
- Oktoberfest at Frontyard Brewing – Saturday at Frontyard Brewing in Spicewood (4514 Bob Wire Road)
- Oktoberfest Block Party – Saturday at The Dogwood Domain (11420 Rock Rose Ave. #130)
- Oktoberfest at the Beach – Saturday at Volente Beach in Leander (16107 Farm to Market Road 2769, Suite D)
Other events happening this weekend:
- "Mean Girls" Trivia – Thursday at Z'Tejas Avery Ranch
- Banned Bodies: A Halloween Ball – Saturday at Hotel Vegas
- 5K Fun Run – Saturday at Austin Beerworks on Burnet Road
- H-E-B Free First Sunday: Texas Sports – Sunday at the Bullock Texas State History Museum