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 25-28, 2025 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 2025?

This year's LEVITATION music festival will take place Thursday, September 25 to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Stay the whole weekend to experience a killer lineup of talented musicians in some of Austin's most popular music venues. 

LEVITATION 2025 TICKETS

Attendees have the choice of buying either single show tickets for specific venues or a festival pass for all four days. Tickets are on sale now on the LEVITATION website, so be sure to purchase your preferred ticket package before they sell out. 

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Kikagaki Moyo at LEVITATION. Credit Pooneh Ghana.

PARTICIPATING VENUES & LINEUP

The 2025 lineup has been announced and is full of over 60 incredible acts that you won't want to miss. The festival headliners include American heavy metal band Mastodon, influential sludge metal band Acid Bath, rock band TV On The Radio, indie rock band Pavement, and many more. To view the full lineup, check out the LEVITATION website.

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 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.

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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