Phoebe Bridgers plays the Moody Center on Friday night, and Foster The People shares the same evening across town at Moody Amphitheater, so Austin’s pop-rock fans have a choice to make before the weekend starts. Saturday leans toward the odd: a symphony playing Batman live to the 1989 film, a Standoperos tombola in Spanish, and a wall of Blippi for the kids.
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- Phoebe Bridgers at Moody Center ATX
- Foster The People at Moody Amphitheater
- Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups at Moody Center ATX
- Batman in Concert (1989) with the Austin Symphony Orchestra
- EsDeeKid at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater
- Standoperos: La Tombola (En Español) at Cap City Comedy Club
- Be Like Blippi at Bass Concert Hall
- EyeHateGod at Come and Take It Live
- MC Magic & Lil Rob at Come and Take It Live
- Hermanos Gutierrez at Moody Amphitheater
Phoebe Bridgers at Moody Center ATX
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Moody Center ATX · from $72
Phoebe Bridgers writes quiet, precise songs about heartbreak and small-town memory, and her records have made her one of the defining indie-folk voices of her generation. Expect a sparse, emotionally direct set where the lyrics do most of the work.
Foster The People at Moody Amphitheater
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · Moody Amphitheater · from $71
Foster The People built their name on the bright synth-pop hook of Pumped Up Kids and have stayed a reliable festival-season draw. The outdoor amphitheater suits their upbeat, sing-along catalogue on a mild October night.
Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups at Moody Center ATX
Sun, Oct 18, 7:00 PM · Moody Center ATX · from $69
Three alternative-rock acts from the 1990s and 2000s share one bill, with Weezer’s power-pop anchoring the night. It is a rare chance to hear three distinct sounds from that era in one room.
Batman in Concert (1989) with the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Dell Hall at Long Center For The Performing Arts · from $52
The Austin Symphony plays Danny Elfman’s score live while the 1989 Tim Burton film runs on screen. It is a well-suited pick for film fans who want the music as a full orchestral experience.
EsDeeKid at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater · from $66
EsDeeKid is a rapper and producer from the UK’s grime and rap scene, known for sharp, high-energy performances. Stubbs’ outdoor stage gives the show room to breathe on a Friday night.
Standoperos: La Tombola (En Español) at Cap City Comedy Club
Sat, Oct 17, 4:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club · from $93
Standoperos turns a bingo-style game into a comedy show, performed here in Spanish. It is a lively night out for anyone who enjoys interactive, crowd-driven comedy.
Be Like Blippi at Bass Concert Hall
Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM · Bass Concert Hall · from $58
A stage show built around the Blippi character, aimed at young children and their families. Bass Concert Hall is a comfortable setting for a family matinee-style outing.
EyeHateGod at Come and Take It Live
Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 PM · Come and Take It Live · from $66
EyeHateGod are a long-running New Orleans sludge metal band with a heavy, abrasive reputation. This is one for listeners who want their Saturday loud and unfiltered.
MC Magic & Lil Rob at Come and Take It Live
Sun, Oct 18, 6:00 PM · Come and Take It Live · from $79
MC Magic and Lil Rob bring hip-hop to Come and Take It Live, a venue known for hosting rap and alternative bills. It is a good Saturday stop for fans of the genre.
Hermanos Gutierrez at Moody Amphitheater
Sun, Oct 18, 7:00 PM · Moody Amphitheater · from $53
Hermanos Gutierrez blend Latin rhythms with spare, reverb-soaked guitar, a sound that draws on both the Americas and the Texas desert. The open-air amphitheater suits their relaxed, atmospheric style.
Check dates and times before you go, and book early for the Moody Center shows, which tend to sell out.
