Now in it's 15th year, 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 October 26-29, 2023 with tons of amazing talent in the Live Music Capital of the World®.

Guitar player crowd surfing in a sea of hands.A Giant Dog at LEVITATION. Credit Chad Wadsworth.

WHEN IS LEVITATION 2023?

This year's LEVITATION music festival will take place Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, October 29, 2023. Stay the whole weekend to experience a killer lineup of talented musicians in some of Austin's most popular music venues. 

LEVITATION 2023 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 later in 2023 and are subject to sell out. Check back soon for more details about purchasing tickets.

Large crowd standing in front of colorfully lit outdoor stage.Kikagaki Moyo at LEVITATION. Credit Pooneh Ghana.

PARTICIPATING VENUES & LINEUP

Catch a show from more than 40 local and national artists, including some of Austin's top talent. Check back soon for the full lineup, or visit levitation.fm for the latest news. Enjoy the concerts at some of Austin’s top venues:

Antone's Nightclub
Home of the blues in Austin, Antone's has hosted the likes of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Elysium
Elysium Nightclub is one of the longest standing residents to serve as a venue for Austin's alternative nightlife. 

Empire Control Room & Garage
Empire's modern space boasts three unique stages and has hosted some of the greatest local and international acts. 

Hotel Vegas
Hotel Vegas is located in the heart of the East Sixth Street. A local and visitor favorite alike, Hotel Vegas is rocking to live music and DJs just about every day of the week.

Mohawk Austin
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.

Parish
This iconic venue is a vibrant and welcoming place that provides the kinds of experiences that fans and artists continue to come back for. Grab a spot on the wrap around balcony for awesome views of the concert 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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