09/05/2026
September in Austin is bringing the first hints of fall and a packed calendar of things to do. 🍂 Save this one for the month ahead!
SEPTEMBER EVENTS IN AUSTIN:
9/4–9/6: Lone Star Le Mans at COTA 🏎️
One of the biggest racing weekends of the year returns to Circuit of The Americas, featuring the FIA World Endurance Championship and a six-hour endurance race.
9/5: Bat Fest 🦇
Head downtown to the Congress Avenue Bridge for an Austin favorite featuring live music, food, activities, a costume contest, and, of course, the famous bats taking flight.
9/10–9/13: LEVITATION 🎶
Four days of live music, art, and performances take over venues throughout the Red River Cultural District and East Austin.
9/11: Zilker Relays 🏃
Grab your running crew for this annual relay through Zilker Park, followed by a post-race celebration.
9/12–9/13: Pecan Street Festival 🎨
This longtime Austin tradition heads to the Hill Country Galleria for a free weekend filled with live music, local artists, vendors, food, and family-friendly fun.
9/17–9/24: Fantastic Fest 🎬
One of the country's biggest genre film festivals returns to Alamo Drafthouse with horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action, and plenty of wonderfully weird films.
9/20: Austin Museum Day 🖼️
Explore more than 30 museums and cultural spaces around the Austin area with free admission, exhibitions, tours, activities, and special programming throughout the day.
9/22: HAAM Benefit Day 🎸
Live music takes over venues and businesses across Austin for a citywide celebration benefiting the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.
There’s plenty happening around Austin this September! Which event is making it onto your calendar?