Zilker Park transforms into a festival ground this weekend as Austin City Limits Music Festival opens its second weekend with Twenty One Pilots, Rufus Du Sol, and Charli XCX anchoring three days of alternative rock, electronic production, and pop. Beyond the main stage, Austin’s clubs and theaters scatter across genres: metal at Come and Take It Live, folk precision at 04 Center, electronic experiments at The Concourse Project, and comedy at the Paramount Theatre and Cap City Comedy Club.
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- Austin City Limits Music Festival: Weekend Two
- Phoebe Robinson at the Paramount Theatre
- Wave to Earth at ACL Live At The Moody Theater
- Chris Smither at 04 Center
- Z-Ro at Antone’s Nightclub
- Plini at Mohawk – Austin Outdoors
- Mariachi El Bronx at Come and Take It Live
- Holy Priest at The Concourse Project
- My Hero Academia In Concert at Bass Concert Hall
- Blitzkid at Come and Take It Live
Austin City Limits Music Festival: Weekend Two
Fri, Oct 9, 3:30 AM · Zilker Park · from $382
Twenty One Pilots, Rufus Du Sol, Charli XCX, and Lorde converge at Zilker Park for a three-day festival pass that spans alternative rock, electronic production, and pop. This is the kind of lineup that justifies a full weekend commitment—genre-hopping acts that refuse to settle into a single sound.
Phoebe Robinson at the Paramount Theatre
Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 PM · Paramount Theatre – Austin, TX · from $25
The comedian brings her sharp, observational humor to the Paramount Theatre on Friday night. Robinson’s comedy cuts through pretense with the kind of precision that makes her one of stand-up’s most reliable voices.
Wave to Earth at ACL Live At The Moody Theater
Sat, Oct 10, 7:00 PM · ACL Live At The Moody Theater · from $74
The Korean indie rock band brings lush, atmospheric songwriting to ACL Live on Saturday evening. Their guitar-driven arrangements and introspective lyrics create the kind of intimate moment that smaller venues do best.
Chris Smither at 04 Center
Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 PM · 04 Center · from $16
The folk singer-songwriter commands 04 Center on Saturday night with fingerpicked guitar and storytelling that spans five decades. Smither’s music carries the kind of authenticity that defines Austin’s folk tradition.
Z-Ro at Antone’s Nightclub
Fri, Oct 9, 10:00 PM · Antone’s Nightclub · from $52
The Houston hip-hop legend brings his raw, introspective rap to Antone’s on Friday night. Z-Ro’s music carries the weight of lived experience—the kind of performance that fills a room with presence.
Plini at Mohawk – Austin Outdoors
Fri, Oct 9, 8:00 PM · Mohawk – Austin Outdoors · from $25
The Australian progressive rock guitarist brings technical virtuosity and melodic sensibility to Mohawk’s outdoor stage on Friday. Plini’s instrumental precision appeals to musicians and casual listeners alike.
Mariachi El Bronx at Come and Take It Live
Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM · Come and Take It Live · from $59
The Bronx-based mariachi ensemble brings horn-driven energy and cultural pride to Come and Take It Live on Sunday. Their fusion of traditional Mexican music with contemporary attitude creates something entirely their own.
Holy Priest at The Concourse Project
Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 PM · The Concourse Project · from $38
The electronic artist transforms The Concourse Project into a dance floor on Saturday night with hypnotic, layered production. Holy Priest’s sets build momentum through texture and rhythm rather than bombast.
My Hero Academia In Concert at Bass Concert Hall
Fri, Oct 9, 7:30 PM · Bass Concert Hall · from $65
The anime concert experience brings orchestral arrangements of beloved soundtrack moments to Bass Concert Hall on Friday evening. This is for fans who want to hear their favorite themes performed live with full ensemble support.
Blitzkid at Come and Take It Live
Sat, Oct 10, 7:00 PM · Come and Take It Live · from $43
The horror-punk band brings theatrical energy and dark humor to Come and Take It Live on Saturday. Blitzkid’s live shows are as much about atmosphere and attitude as they are about the music itself.
Check dates and venues carefully—Austin’s weekend stretches across Zilker Park’s festival grounds and a dozen smaller rooms scattered throughout the city. Book early for ACL Fest’s three-day pass and popular comedy shows.
