LEVITATION is bringing four packed days of music Red River Cultural District and East Austin. Originally created as a way to showcase local music and visual arts, Levitation has grown to include a record label, clothing and art, online sessions and more. Experience the best year of LEVITATION yet from September 10-13, 2026, with tons of amazing talent in the Live Music Capital of the World®.
Glare at LEVITATION. Credit to Sheva Kafai.
When is LEVITATION 2026?
This year's LEVITATION music festival will take place Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 13, 2026. Stay the whole weekend to experience a killer lineup of talented musicians in some of Austin's most popular music venues.
LEVITATION 2026 Tickets
Attendees have the choice of buying either single-show tickets for specific venues or a festival pass for all four days. Tickets will go on sale closer to the event date in fall 2026, so stay tuned for more information to be released.
Participating Venues & Lineups
The 2026 lineup will be announced closer to the event in fall 2026. However, past festivals have featured over 60 stellar acts with headliners including American heavy metal band Mastodon, influential sludge metal band Acid Bath, rock band TV On The Radio and more.
Enjoy the concerts at some of Austin’s top venues:
The 13th Floor
The 13th Floor is a psychedelic rock-inspired bar and live music venue located in the Red River Cultural District.
Elysium
Elysium Nightclub is one of the longest-standing residents to serve as a venue for Austin's alternative nightlife.
Kingdom
Kingdom nightclub is a top electronic music venue known for its cutting-edge sound and vibrant DJ sets.
Mohawk
If you want to see emerging creative talent (from Austin and beyond), you'll need to catch a show at Mohawk. Renovated with recycled materials, Mohawk has two stages, a rooftop, multiple bars and killer live music.
Radio/East
At Radio/East, grab good drinks and great food at the bar and food trucks up front before heading out back to the large outdoor stage.
Scoot Inn
The Historic Scoot Inn was established in 1871 and has been an iconic East Austin landmark ever since. While Scoot Inn usually operates as a Texas honky tonk, you can find musicians of all genres playing at this staple venue.
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
More than just a famous barbecue joint, Stubb's is a favorite local entertainment venue that hosts local and national acts. From hip hop to country, rock to electronica, shows at Stubb's are sure to have you headbanging.
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