Vol. 53 | Week of Friday, October 30, 2026 Your weekly guide to the Live Music Capital of the World.
📰 Austin Music News & Notes
What’s buzzing in the ATX music scene this week:
Your weekly music digest is officially updated for Halloween Weekend! Things are getting spooky, and the city is packed with incredible tribute sets, costume parties, and heavy hitters.
- Halloween Tributes on the East Side: If you love classic indie and goth, Hotel Vegas is throwing down tonight with a massive Smiths vs. Morrissey tribute night, followed by a free Halloween party late into the night.
- A Throwback Down South: The Far Out Lounge is hosting a “Warped Tour Nite” for their Halloween Bike Night, bringing all the nostalgia of early 2000s emo and punk rock right to the outdoor stage.
- A Cinematic Sunday: For a perfect post-Halloween comedown, ACL Live at The Moody Theater is hosting the 40th Anniversary In Concert experience of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth on Sunday night!
📅 The Weekend Lineup
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
HOTEL VEGAS
HOTEL VEGAS | 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM The Smiths vs. Morrissey Night / Crashing in with King Louie Start your Halloweekend on East 6th. The early show features Louder Than Bombs, an incredible Smiths tribute act. At 10:00 PM, the vibe shifts to the “Crashing in with King Louie” free Halloween party. Expect a packed, costumed crowd and classic underground energy. [Tickets for Early Show via DICE / Late Show is Free]
The Far Out Lounge & Stage
The Far Out Lounge & Stage | 8:00 PM Halloween Bike Night: Warped Tour Nite Dust off your old band tees. The massive outdoor stage in South Austin is hosting a tribute to the music that raised a generation, featuring live sets from Emo Hero, Killer Tango, and Killswitch Enraged. [Tickets via The Far Out Lounge]
Flamingo Cantina
Flamingo Cantina | 8:30 PM Alborosie Escape the spooky chaos by stepping into 6th Street’s “Good Vibes Headquarters.” Italian-born, Jamaican-based reggae ambassador Alborosie is bringing authentic roots reggae to the open-air deck for an unforgettable Friday night. [Tickets at the Door / Eventbrite]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 (HALLOWEEN)
Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live)
Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live) | 8:00 PM Madeon Spend your Halloween night in the iconic home of Austin City Limits. The acclaimed French electronic musician Madeon will bring his visually stunning, synth-heavy dance production to the world-class theater. [Tickets via AXS / ACL Live]
The Continental Club
The Continental Club | 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM The Peterson Brothers / The Heavy Heavy & Friends Get Stoned South Congress is throwing a massive Halloween bash. Start with the soulful Texas blues of local heavyweights The Peterson Brothers at 8:00 PM, followed by a special Rolling Stones tribute set from English rockers The Heavy Heavy at 10:00 PM. [Tickets at the Door]
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live) | 8:00 PM Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary Wind down from the Halloween madness with absolute magic. Watch the beloved 1986 fantasy film on the big screen while a live band performs the legendary David Bowie soundtrack in perfect sync. [Tickets via AXS / ACL Live]
📺 Watch & Listen
Local YouTube Highlight: Need to set the vibe while you get your costume ready?
- Search YouTube for: “Madeon Good Faith Live” to experience his incredible electronic visual production before he takes over downtown Austin on Saturday night!
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