Enjoy the vibrant culture and lively atmosphere of Austin in October.

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OCTOBER

10/1-2

JEWEL & MELISSA ETHERIDGE

Revive the ’90s for a night with folk-pop sensation Jewel and Melissa Etheridge, the legendary rock powerhouse. Moody Amphitheater, moodyamphitheater.com

10/4-6 & 10/11-13

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL

This six-day festival brings the magic of the famed TV series “Austin City Limits” outside the studio and into Austin’s most beloved park with more than 140 musical acts on eight stages over two weekends. Zilker Park, aclfestival.com

10/5

AUSTOBERFEST

Celebrates German heritage with beer, free sausage and live music in the oldest continuously operating tavern in the state. Scholz Garten, austoberfest.com

10/7-8

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

After his stellar Super Bowl halftime show, don’t miss Usher live to hear his new hits from his latest album, Coming Home, when the R&B star is in town. Moody Center, moodycenteratx.com

10/8-14

MJ THE MUSICAL

With Michael Jackson’s many moon-walking hits, MJ the Musical explores the star’s life and stratospheric rise to fame. Bass Concert Hall, texasperformingarts.org

10/12-13

PETE DAVIDSON

Don’t miss the SNL alumnus’s razor-sharp observational humor when he hits the stage in Austin. ACL Live At Moody Theater, acllive.com

10/18-20

FORMULA ONE PIRELLI UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX

Witness 36 hours of nonstop racing and performances by global superstars Sting and Eminem. Circuit of The Americas, circuitoftheamericas.com/f1

10/19

LONGHORNS VS. BULLDOGS

Cheer on the University of Texas football team as they take on the University of Georgia at home. D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium, texaslonghorns.com/sports

10/24

U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM VS. ICELAND

See this Olympic gold medal winning team live in action against Iceland in their first International Friendly match of the season. Q2 Stadium, q2stadium.com

10/24-31

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL

Enjoy one of the top film festivals in the country and view top-billed films and indie films. Downtown Austin, austinfilmfestival.com

10/24-26 & 10/31-11/2

UNDEAD: HAUNTED HOUSE OF DANCES

At Ventana Ballet’s adult-only immersive dance performance, be prepared for a reimagining of the classic ballet Dracula. The Ballroom at Spider House, ventanaballet.com

10/26

VIVA LA VIDA FEST

The 41st annual Day of the Dead event celebrates with a grand procession, art activities, food, local artists and retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, and live performances. Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org/viva-la-vida-fest

10/28

SHORT N’ SWEET TOUR

Sabrina Carpenter’s tracks “Espresso” and “Please, Please, Please” hits are on everyone’s playlist. Catch this pop star live on tour and sing along to her summer anthems. Moody Center, moodycenteratx.com

Sabrina Carpenter stops in Austin October 28 at the Moody Center. PHOTO BY NINA WESTERVELT/GETTY IMAGES