Garth Brooks is one of the headliners for the F1 US Grand Prix in Austin.
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Austin's Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has announced the musical headliners for the 2025 Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix. The event runs from October 17-19.
Kygo, the Norwegian DJ and producer, will play Friday, October 17. Garth Books, the country music superstar, will play Saturday, October 18. These are the two headliners during the racing event. Red dirt country band Turnpike Troubadours will wrap things up after the Grand Prix on Sunday, October 19.
These are some of the buzziest concerts of the year in Austin, with names big enough to headline a major festival like Austin City Limits, although the choices usually avoid overlap with the usual festival circuit.
Prior years at the Grand Prix have featured Eminem and Sting in 2024, The Killers and Queen + Adam Lambert in 2023, and Green Day and Ed Sheeran in 2022.
Single day tickets for general grounds admission on Friday and Saturday (starting at $89) are on sale via Ticketmaster at circuitoftheamericas.com. Admission includes the Kygo and Garth Brooks. Single day tickets for Sunday events are not yet available. Three-day general admission wristbands (starting at $389) are also on sale now.
J'Cuuzi will celebrate their double EP release at Hotel Vegas.
The blistering summer heat has fully arrived but that doesn’t mean anything is slowing down across Austin’s music scene. See here to see which shows are worth getting super sweaty for in the back stretch of July.
Hot Summer Nights – July 16-18 The Red River Culture District’s annual festival, Hot Summer Nights, is happening this week from Thursday to Saturday. If you’re not familiar, this three-night event is made up of free shows happening in various Red River venues, such as The Mohawk, the 13th Floor, Chess Club, Elysium, and others. The massive lineup includes noteworthy local acts like Annabelle Chairlegs, Grocery Bag, HAHA Laughing, Club Coma, Gran Moreno, Bruce, Geto Gala, and plenty more. (In fact, it’s approximately 140 more performers). Here you’ll find six up-and-coming bands that should be on your radar heading into the fest.
Even though the shows are free, the festival is a single-donation fundraising opportunity for keeping the district healthy and similar events going.
Thursday, July 16
Guiding Light – This post-punk act has a highly anticipated debut album, Fear On My Own Time, coming out on August 21. Their set will be at Chess Club at 11 pm on Thursday.
Jet Cemetery – If you’re intro dreamy, ethereal electronic tunes, then be sure to catch Jet Cemetery, who earlier this year released a great album titled The Canary. See them at the 13th Floor at 11 pm on Thursday.
Friday, July 17
French Film – This buzzy alt-rock act just signed to Solid Brass, and they’ve got a new release, Yours + Five, that’s due out on August 21. You can see them inside at the Mohawk at 8 pm on Friday.
Team Trust – These art rockers dropped a really nice album, Treat Box, late last year, and they’ve been gaining more and more traction ever since. Their set will be at Chess Club at midnight on Friday.
Saturday, July 18
Commercial Breaks – These guitar pop standouts, who have a hook-filled self-titled debut album that’s out now, are great live. Be sure to see them at Chess Club at midnight on Saturday.
Mugger – If you’re looking for a reason to get sweaty and wild in a pit at Hot Summer Nights, then don’t miss the hardcore act Mugger. Their set will be outside at the Mohawk at 10pm on Saturday.
Other shows in July
J’Cuuzi at Hotel Vegas – Thursday, July 23 Art punk act J’Cuuzi recently released a double EP, and now they’re set to ring in its arrival at Hotel Vegas on Thursday, July 23. Auragraph and a yet-to-be-announced special guest will open things up. Tickets for the show are $16.07.
Christmas In July at Hotel Vegas – Saturday, July 25 Head to Hotel Vegas on Saturday, July 25, to celebrate “Christmas in July” with performances from Andrew Cashen & The Disciples of Creation, Queen Serene, Sultanes Del Yonke, CorMAe, Pure Instinct, and Floating Cube. Suxxy Puxxy and Trejo will be around as well to drive some late-night dance parties. Tickets are $16.07.
Trans Pride at the Mohawk – Friday, July 31 Celebrate Trans Pride at the Mohawk on Friday, July 31. The show, which will benefit Autonomy Austin and trans artists, has a lineup that features Molly Ringworm, Knocked Up, Morta, PMS, and Twink Death, and there will be drag performances by Ethel Institution, Tangelo, Neura Toxin, and Jack the Stripper. Tickets are $20.50.
