The city is gearing up for a busy fall with an exciting lineup of events after a busy spring and summer seasons.
Encourage themLonghornsfrom the University of Texasduring one of their home games at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September through November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and face some of the best teams in the country.www.texaslonghorns.com
Taking placefrom September 19 to 26Fantastic Festis the largest genre film festival in the United States, specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic films from around the world. Each year, organizers bring together fans, guests, industry, press and film enthusiasts of all stripes in an inclusive and fun environment for a week of celebration.www.fantasticfest.com
The annual festivalAustin City Limits Music Festivalreturns to offer Austina weekend filled with live music, tasty food and fun activities.from 4 to 6October and from October 11 to 13, festival-goers will be able to discover a diverse program with nine stages, more than 140 performances and have the opportunity to indulge in pleasure during two full weekends of music.www.aclfestival.comUnited States men's national soccer team
will facePanamaTHEOctober 12has8 p.m.at US Soccer's Hispanic Night at Q2 Stadium inNorth Austin. The USMNT has never lost a game inAustin Q2 Stadiumso come show your support.www.q2stadium.comTHEFormula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix
returns to theTexasfor a celebration of speed and soundfrom October 18 to 20. The three-day event offers an action-packed experience with unmissable races, electrifying performances from global superstars, exhilarating rides, culinary experiences and much more. Don’t miss unforgettable performances by Eminem and Sting on the Germania Insurance Super Stage.www.circuitoftheamericas.com/f1United States women's national soccer teamwill face
IcelandTHEOctober 24has6:30 p.m.at stage Q2 atNorth Austin. Don't miss your chance to see this Olympic gold medal winning team in action againstIcelandin his first international friendly match of the season.www.q2stadium.comRecognized as one of the best film festivals in the country, theAustinFilm Festival
, which takes placefrom October 24 to 31, spotlights blockbuster and independent films. The event's mission is to promote the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.www.austinfilmfestival.comGet your costumes and tickets ready for the epic psychedelic music and art festivalLEVITATION, which will take place
from October 31 to November 3. This four-day weekend of music brings art to theAustin's diverse Red River cultural districtand to the East Side's art venues and spaces.www.levitation.fmPamper your palate atAustin Food + Wine Festival, which will take place
from November 1st to 3rd. Join top chefs, sommeliers and winemakers from across the country andAustin's acclaimed food scenefor an indulgent three-day epicurean adventure like no other, topped off with live musical performances.www.austinfoodandwinefestival.comTHETexas Book Festival, which will take place
from November 16 to 17, has become one of the country's premier literary events, hosting approximately 250 authors each year. Join fellow book lovers for readings, panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, kids' activities, and more.www.texasbookfestival.orgEvent dates are subject to change or cancellation. For a full list of live, in-person events happening through the end of this year, visitwww.visitaustin.org/events.
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