Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this Halloween weekend

The veil may be thinning, but our social agenda is packed thick with can’t-miss entertainment. Celebrate Halloween with your howling and furry friends at Codependent or catch screenings of feature and short films at various locations during the Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, click over to our calendar.

Thursday, October 29

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference
More than 100 feature films and short film programs will receive the silver screen treatment at Hogg Memorial Auditorium, Bullock Museum IMAX, Texas Spirit Theatre, and other venues. The Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference will feature dozens of screenings, lectures, and panels featuring some of the most well-known movie and television writers in the industry. Notable highlights include opening night film The Debut starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti and written/directed by Jesse Eisenberg and a screening of Behemoth! starring Pedro Pascal. Festival programming continues through November 5. Get a full schedule of events and tickets on the festival website.

Cap City Comedy Club presents Craig Robinson
Comedian Craig Robinson performs a series of shows live at Capitol City Comedy Club. Robinson is a household name chiefly thanks to his Dunder-Mifflin employee character, Darryl, on Emmy-winning NBC mockumentary series, The Office. Currently, Robinson executive produces and stars in the Peacock show Killing It. He has also starred in films including Hot Tub Time Machine and Knocked Up. Shows are scheduled through November 1.

Bass Concert Hall presents Ali Wong
Actor and comedian Ali Wong brings fresh stand-up material to the stage at Bass Concert Hall. Wong has appeared in popular Netflix series Beef and on ABC hit show Abbott Elementary. Her most popular stand-up specials include Baby Cobra and Don Wong, both streaming on Netflix. Tickets are on sale now.

Friday, October 30

Haute Spot presents Pat Green in concert
Country music star Pat Green comes back to Austin for a live show at Haute Spot. Green is the voice behind his popular songs “Wave on Wave” and “Take Me Out to a Dancehall.” Fans can expect music from his full discography, including his most recent album, Miles and Miles of You, released in 2022. Get more details on Etix.

Saturday, October 31

Codependent presents Howl-O-Ween
Get into the spooky spirit and celebrate Halloween with your best canine friends at Codependent. Highlights include pet portraits, a live DJ, seasonal cocktails, and a dog costume contest to determine who is the best dressed four-legged guest. Admission is free. Booking a reservation is recommended.

Austin City Limits Live presents Madeon in concert
French producer and music artist Madeon performs live stateside. The artist, also known as Hugo Pierre Leclercq, will play songs from his new album, Victory. Since his breakout mashup “Pop Culture” at just 17 years old, Madeon has garnered a global fanbase and has racked up Billboard Dance/Electronic chart-topping hits including Good Faith and Adventure. Madeon will be joined by special guest Anamanaguchi. Find tickets on AXS.

Sunday, November 1

ACL Live presents Labyrinth: In Concert
Cult-favorite musical film Labyrinth comes to Austin City Limits Live. The acclaimed 1986 movie stars Jennifer Connelly as Saraha and David Bowie as the enigmatic Goblin King, and follows Sarah’s journey to rescue her infant brother from the king’s clutches through a fantastical maze. Viewers will enjoy a screening of the 1986 movie and its memorable score played by a live band. A limited number of tickets are available.

Photo courtesy of Ali Wong

Ali Wong performs live at Bass Concert Hall on October 29.

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Concert News

Noah Kahan to play first major ticketed show at UT Austin stadium in 30+ years

Noah Kahan The Great Divide press imagery

Photo by Patrick McCormack

Noah Kahan is playing a landmark show at the University of Texas as part of his upcoming tour.

Folk artist Noah Kahan is following up his sold-out The Great Divide World Tour with a newly announced global stadium tour. It will stop in Austin at the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on May 15, 2027.

The Last Of The Bugs World Tour will start April 24 in Athens, Georgia, and end at an already-announced date in London on July 25. In addition to Austin, it will stop in Houston at Reliant Stadium on May 12.

The Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is an unusual choice for this tour, and in fact, it's the first major ticketed show at the University of Texas venue in more than 30 years.

“Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium has a 100-plus year history of hosting major events in Austin, including some pretty spectacular concerts...” said Chris Del Conte, Vice President and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director, in a press release. “Noah Kahan’s The Last Of The Bugs World Tour is expected to sell out football stadiums across the country, and we are excited to have his stop at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium further cement Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.”

Kahan has been on a steady rise for years, and 2026 has been another banner year. His latest album, The Great Divide, came out on April 23 and spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with a peak position at No. 6. It was his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and is already platinum certified. His documentary, Noah Kahan: Out of Body, premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) this year and is now available on Netflix.

Fans can look forward to hearing Kahan's new single, "Draw You Out," in the upcoming film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The song is already out, with the full soundtrack arriving when the movie hits theaters November 20.

Ticket sales kick off with an artist presale Tuesday, November 10, at noon. Fans must sign up by 11:59 pm on Thursday, November 5, to register. UT will not hold any presales, and Spotify will hold one November 11 at 9 am. The general onsale starts Thursday, November 12, at noon via TexasLonghorns.com/NoahKahan.

The Last Of The Bugs World Tour dates:

April 24th – Athens, GA – Sanford Stadium

April 27th – Birmingham, AL – Protective Stadium

April 29th – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium

May 4th – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium

May 6th – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium

May 9th – Norman, OK – Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

May 12th – Houston, TX – Reliant Stadium

May 15th – Austin, TX – Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

May 19th – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium

May 21st – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium

May 26th – Madison, WI – Camp Randall Stadium

May 29th – Boston, MA – Fenway Park

May 30th – Boston, MA – Fenway Park

June 1st – Boston, MA – Fenway Park

June 2nd – Boston, MA – Fenway Park

June 5th – Columbus, OH – Ohio Stadium

June 10th – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

June 12th – Buffalo, NY – Highmark Stadium

June 15th – Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau

June 18th – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium

July 1st – Groningen, NL – Stadspark

July 2nd – Berlin, DE – Waldbühne

July 4th – Milan, IT – I-Days

July 7th – Seville, ES – Plaza de España

July 10th – Paris, FR – Hippodrome ParisLongchamp

July 13th – Glasgow, UK – Hampden Park (Already Announced)

July 17th – Dublin, IE – Aviva Stadium (Already Announced | SOLD OUT)

July 18th – Dublin, IE – Aviva Stadium (Already Announced)

July 23rd – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Already Announced | SOLD OUT)

July 24th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Already Announced | SOLD OUT)

July 25th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Already Announced)

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