Smashing Pumpkins take the Moody Center on Sunday night, the same evening Tom Rush sits down at the State Theatre, so the weekend’s final stretch swings from 1990s alternative rock to folk-blues storytelling. Earlier, the Austin Symphony Orchestra opens Friday at Dell Hall with a program called To Have and To Hold.
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- Smashing Pumpkins at Moody Center ATX
- Tom Rush at The State Theatre
- Austin Symphony Orchestra at Dell Hall
- Waitress at Bass Concert Hall
- Glaive at Emo’s East
- Zhu at The Concourse Project
- Dax at Scoot Inn
- Taylor Tomlinson at Cap City Comedy Club
- Pete Yorn at Scoot Inn
- Dreams, Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Antone’s
Smashing Pumpkins at Moody Center ATX
Sun, Oct 25, 8:00 PM · Moody Center ATX · from $70
Billy Corgan’s band remains one of the defining alternative rock acts of the 1990s, with a catalogue that runs from dreamy guitar textures to heavier riffs. The Moody Center is a modern arena-style room, so expect a full-volume set with plenty of room to move.
Tom Rush at The State Theatre
Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 PM · The State Theatre – Austin · from $72
Tom Rush is a veteran folk and blues singer-songwriter whose career spans six decades. The State Theatre suits his intimate, story-driven style, and it is a good pick for listeners who like acoustic songwriting in a restored historic room.
Austin Symphony Orchestra at Dell Hall
Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 PM · Dell Hall at Long Center For The Performing Arts · from $49
The Austin Symphony Orchestra performs at Dell Hall inside the Long Center, a clean-sounding room built for orchestral music. This is a good option for a Friday night outside the usual concert circuit.
Waitress at Bass Concert Hall
Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 PM · Bass Concert Hall · from $65
Waitress is a Broadway-style musical built around the songs and story of a diner waitress planning her escape. Bass Concert Hall is a large, well-equipped theatre, and the show suits anyone who wants a musical on Friday night.
Glaive at Emo’s East
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Emo’s East · from $35
Glaive is a rising pop-rock name known for melodic, emotionally direct songs. Emo’s East is a classic Austin club with a loud, close-up atmosphere that suits younger rock crowds.
Zhu at The Concourse Project
Fri, Oct 23, 9:00 PM · The Concourse Project · from $132
Zhu is a techno and electronic producer known for atmospheric, slow-building sets. The Concourse Project is a large, dedicated electronic venue, so expect a long, immersive night.
Dax at Scoot Inn
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM · Scoot Inn · from $20
Dax is a rap and hip-hop act playing the intimate Scoot Inn. Small rooms like this one give fans a close view of the performer and a more personal crowd.
Taylor Tomlinson at Cap City Comedy Club
Sun, Oct 25, 8:45 PM · Cap City Comedy Club · from $988
Taylor Tomlinson is a stand-up comedian known for sharp, personal observational material. Cap City is a dedicated comedy club, so the room is built for a focused, laugh-first evening.
Pete Yorn at Scoot Inn
Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 PM · Scoot Inn · from $31
Pete Yorn is a pop-rock singer-songwriter with a run of melodic records since the early 2000s. Scoot Inn’s small room makes this a warm, close-range show for Sunday evening.
Dreams, Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Antone’s
Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 PM · Antone’s Nightclub · from $42
Dreams is a tribute act built around the songs of Fleetwood Mac, covering hits from Rumours and beyond. Antone’s is one of Austin’s most storied blues rooms, which gives the set a fitting home.
Check dates and times before you go, and book early for the Smashing Pumpkins and Taylor Tomlinson shows, which tend to sell quickly.
