Last Updated On – 24th October, 2025
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Fall is here, and Austin is buzzing with excitement. This November, the city’s calendar is packed with a mix of world-class festivals, thrilling live shows, and a healthy dose of holiday celebrations. Read on to discover your next great adventure in the Live Music Capital of the World.
This month’s highlights include Billie Eilish in Concert, Austin Food and Wine Festival, and The Light Park!
This monthly roundup is grouped by date range, with quick summaries to help you scan and plan.
Want to keep the fun going? Discover more Austin nightlife, festivals, and cultural happenings in our updated city guide.
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Events in Austin for Adults – November 7 – 9, 2025
Austin Food & Wine Festival – Sample delectable bites from top chefs and iconic restaurants, perfectly paired with premier wines, spirits, and brews, all while watching live chef demos to elevate your home cooking game.
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Out of Bounds Comedy Festival – Catch the world’s best improv, sketch, and stand-up acts across multiple venues during the four-day Out of Bounds Comedy Festival.
Wurstfest – Dive into ten days of German-Texas fun with alpine music, dancing, carnival rides, and the best beer and sausage in New Braunfels!
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Austin Polish Film Festival – Join the Austin Polish Film Festival to experience a unique showcase of contemporary Polish cinema and connect with the vibrant Austin film scene.
Austin125 WTA – Catch world-class women’s professional tennis at the highly anticipated Austin125 WTA, featuring an impressive draw of 32 singles players and 8 doubles teams.
Fall Carnival 2025 at Pinballz – Head to the Fall Carnival at Pinballz Lake Creek for exciting amusement rides, classic games, and delicious carnival food.
Fortlandia – Step into a world of childhood wonder: explore, climb, and crawl through amazing, secret forts created by local designers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Round Top Film Festival – Catch the world’s best new movies and mix with filmmakers at the Round Top Film Festival, a vibrant four-day event showcasing diverse voices of cinema. Join the sophisticated audience for insightful panel discussions and fun pop-ups.
Surreal Luck – Explore a dimension-bending neon art experience at Willie Nelson’s private “Luck, Texas,” featuring larger-than-life Ion Art installations, music, and culinary moments in a western wonderland.
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Austin Celtic Festival – Step into the 30th annual Austin Celtic Festival at Pioneer Farms, where international stars like Altan and the Tannahill Weavers deliver authentic Celtic music alongside Irish dance, Highland Games, and much more.
Texas Book Festival – Grab your reading list and check out one of the best November 2025 events in Austin for adults. Join over 300 top authors, established stars, and exciting new voices for the free, two-day Texas Book Festival right at the State Capitol.
Austin Jewish Film Festival – Catch the best of the Austin Jewish Film Festival for great films, cast programs, and lively parties for socializing at the Dell JCC and online.
BRAVE Fest – Join BRAVE Fest, an exhilarating community festival where live music, powerful dance, local vendors, and changemakers unite to celebrate belonging and inclusion. Arrive ready to enjoy a high-energy, furry-friendly day of performances and shopping at the Community Marketplace.
Festival of Good 2025: Pawsitively Good Fall Fun – Come enjoy the FREE Festival of Good 2025, where you’ll find food trucks, live music, local vendors, kid activities, and pet-centric fun, all while celebrating the Texas fall harvest and supporting local animal wellness.
Honky Tonk Fest – Get ready for one of the top November 2025 events in Austin for adults and head out to Jester King for Honky Tonk Fest, featuring 9 artists across 2 stages, two-step lessons, and delicious food.
Hyde Park Storytelling x Austin Unconducted – Get ready for one of the most unique November 2025 events in Austin for adults. Join Hyde Park Storytelling and Austin Unconducted as true, unforgettable stories meet live, conductorless music. Be sure to arrive early with a blanket or chair to grab your spot in Batch’s backyard.
Mosswood Renaissance Faire – Discover one of the most exciting November 2025 events in Austin for adults when the Mosswood Renaissance Faire arrives at Ani’s Day & Night, transporting you to a realm of magical performances, artisan vendors, and high-energy Celtic rock courtesy of Blaggards.
Outside the City Limits Music Festival 2025 – Head to Driftwood on for the 7th annual Outside the City Limits Music Festival, where Vista Brewing’s scenic ranch hosts a boutique music day filled with non-stop local bands, great beer, food, and artisan shopping.
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Persian Fall Festival, Mehregan – Celebrate the ancient Persian festival of friendship and gratitude right in the heart of the city! Enjoy an unforgettable day packed with incredible live music, delicious authentic food, and vibrant cultural experiences.
Rhythms & Flavors Cultural Festival 2025 – Attend the free Rhythms & Flavors: Cultural Festival 2025 for a spectacular day of live music, dazzling dances, fantastic food, and unique vendor marketplaces.
Texas Wellness Day – Enjoy the free Texas Wellness Day at Fiesta Gardens. Celebrate your health, community, and connection just in time for the holidays!
The Austin Chicken Wing Festival – Dive into the largest all-you-can-eat wing festival in Texas, where you’ll feast on unlimited wings from Austin’s best vendors and vote for the absolute tastiest one.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Austin, TX – Step into a hilarious true-crime murder mystery show and solve a thrilling case as you enjoy a fantastic dinner. Can you figure out who the culprit is before you become the prime suspect?
The 50th Annual Garage & Estate Sale – The 50th Annual Garage & Estate Sale lets you shop thousands of amazing items from vintage jewelry to tools all at bargain prices!
The Light Park – Drive through The Light Park’s mile-long spectacle, featuring millions of dazzling LED lights perfectly synchronized to high-energy music mixed live by DJ Polar Ice.
Run For The Water – Hit the streets of downtown in the Gazelle Foundation’s annual 5K or 10-Miler, where every step you take brings clean water to people in Burundi and offers a path to hope.
Evil Dead in Concert – Experience the cult horror classic Evil Dead on the big screen with a live ensemble performing Joe LoDuca’s eerie, experimental score, resurrecting the film’s terrifying supernatural chaos.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail – Dare to enter a unique Halloween wonderland in Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Walk through a magical trail and see your favorite characters, scenes, and songs from the movie come to life in this exclusive event.
Jane Austin Improv – Experience the wit and social satire of a Jane Austen novel reimagined live on stage with your suggestions. Get ready for an hour of pure comedic genius that transports you to 18th-century England!
Events in Austin for Adults – November 14 – 16, 2025
Miracle on 5th Street Christmas Pop-Up Bar – Grab your friends and immerse yourself in the Miracle on 5th Street pop-up bar, which will be serving festive cocktails amidst wall-to-wall holiday decor.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Head on over to the 25th annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar, where you’ll find unique, handmade jewelry, art, and gifts from over 200 regional artists for everyone on your list.
Ethereal Horror Fest – Don’t miss the Ethereal Horror Fest, one of the top November 2025 events in Austin for adults, where you’ll spend a weekend experiencing international horror films, engaging with filmmakers during Q&As, and celebrating the Rocky Horror Picture Show‘s 50th anniversary with the iconic O’Brien’s Orchestra shadow cast.
Panda Fest – Get ready to devour 100+ dishes from 40+ vendors at Panda Fest, the ultimate Asian food and culture extravaganza making its Austin debut this November! Experience lively K-pop and lion dances, explore a cultural marketplace, and grab a photo with the massive 15-foot inflatable panda.
Texas Craft Brewers Festival – Taste over 200 distinct beers from 85 small, independent breweries at the biggest celebration of its kind at East Austin’s Fiesta Gardens.
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Celebrate Opera! A Spectacular Birthday Concert – Celebrate the Austin Opera’s 40th birthday with a Spectacular Concert featuring iconic, high-powered opera showstoppers like “Nessun dorma,” plus hits from Bernstein and Sondheim.
Home Slice Pizza’s Carnival O’ Pizza – Home Slice Pizza is bringing back the legendary Carnival O’ Pizza, a massive, one-day celebration featuring live music, classic games, and Austin’s favorite pizza slices, all benefiting Foundation Communities.
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Open Congress – Congress Avenue is transforming into a free street festival packed with meet-and-greets, taste tests, and a small business showcase.
Wordplay Fest – Expand your wit and wisdom at Wordplay Fest, one of the top November 2025 events in Austin for adults. The full-day festival will be packed with incredible hip-hop, stand-up comedy, transformative storytelling workshops, and a hilarious Human-vs-ChatGPT Pun Competition.
Austin Is Wonderland – Join a dynamic celebration of Austin’s Hip Hop scene with music, interactive stations, games, and free food, showcasing the city’s culture and community.
Billie Eilish in concert – Catch one of the most exciting events in Austin for adults this November as pop icon Billie Eilish performs live, delivering hits and new tracks from her latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
Austin Mac & Cheese Festival – Dive into the Austin Mac & Cheese Festival, where a dozen top chefs battle for the Championship Belt with unlimited, island-inspired mac and grilled cheese tastings while you enjoy tropical cocktails and beachy beats.
Wurstfest – Dive into ten days of German-Texas fun with alpine music, dancing, carnival rides, and the best beer and sausage in New Braunfels!
Fortlandia – Step into a world of childhood wonder: explore, climb, and crawl through amazing, secret forts created by local designers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
The Light Park – Drive through The Light Park’s mile-long spectacle, featuring millions of dazzling LED lights perfectly synchronized to high-energy music mixed live by DJ Polar Ice.
Image credit: The Light Park
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail – Dare to enter a unique Halloween wonderland in Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Walk through a magical trail and see your favorite characters, scenes, and songs from the movie come to life in this exclusive event.
Events in Austin for Adults – November 21 – 23, 2025
A Christmas Affair – Your holiday shopping spree starts at A Christmas Affair, one of the premier November 2025 events in Austin for adults, where you can explore over 200 retail merchants from November 19-23 at the Palmer Events Center and support over 30 local non-profits with every purchase.
A Christmas Carol – Catch the high-octane, soulful reimagining of A Christmas Carol, one of the best Austin holiday tradition, this November.
The Austin Powwow – Witness over 26 years of tradition at The Austin Powwow, featuring hundreds of spectacular Native American dancers, singers, and artists in a celebration of ancient culture and living artistry.
Image credit: The Austin Powwow and Native American Heritage Festival
25th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk & Expo – Unleash the fun at the 25th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk & Expo, where you’ll get dog-centric freebies, enjoy games, walk Camp Mabry’s grounds, and compete for giant “gold” trophies in the costume contest!
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The Front Market – Discover an incredible exhibition of over 150 unique women and LGBTQ+ creatives, makers, and small business owners from Texas.
Turkey Trails – Austin – Join the Turkey Trails 5k/10k where you’ll get awesome finisher swag, free photos, and delicious treats after you crush the chip-timed race!
Image credit: Bodies Race Company
Miracle on 5th Street Christmas Pop-Up Bar – Grab your friends and immerse yourself in the Miracle on 5th Street pop-up bar, which will be serving festive cocktails amidst wall-to-wall holiday decor.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Head on over to the 25th annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar, where you’ll find unique, handmade jewelry, art, and gifts from over 200 regional artists for everyone on your list.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Austin, TX – Step into a hilarious true-crime murder mystery show and solve a thrilling case as you enjoy a fantastic dinner. Can you figure out who the culprit is before you become the prime suspect?
Fortlandia – Step into a world of childhood wonder: explore, climb, and crawl through amazing, secret forts created by local designers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
The Light Park – Drive through The Light Park’s mile-long spectacle, featuring millions of dazzling LED lights perfectly synchronized to high-energy music mixed live by DJ Polar Ice.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail – Dare to enter a unique Halloween wonderland in Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Walk through a magical trail and see your favorite characters, scenes, and songs from the movie come to life in this exclusive event.
Events in Austin for Adults – November 28 – 30, 2025
Pros and Flows – Come experience Pros and Flows, where you can enjoy live painting, music, and poetry at ART HUB ATX, Austin’s biggest art gallery. Show up and join the collaborative open jam where all artists freestyle, improv, and create pure magic.
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2025 – Witness the world-renowned Vienna Light Orchestra fill The Long Center with sweeping symphonic sounds, illuminated by over 2,000 flickering candlelights as they perform the most treasured holiday classics.
A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin: Home Alone 35th Anniversary – Kick off the holiday season with a 35th Anniversary screening of Home Alone, followed immediately by an exclusive, moderated interview and audience Q&A with star Macaulay Culkin.
The Big Ole Queer Market – Head over to The Big Ole Queer Market, your destination to shop amazing art and find unique gifts from authentic local artists and small businesses, all while soaking up incredible positive vibes.
City-Wide Vintage Sale – Hunt for your next great find at one of the best November 2025 events in Austin for adults, where 45,000 square feet of vintage treasures await your discovery at this legendary City-Wide Sale.
Miracle on 5th Street Christmas Pop-Up Bar – Grab your friends and immerse yourself in the Miracle on 5th Street pop-up bar, which will be serving festive cocktails amidst wall-to-wall holiday decor.
A Christmas Carol – Catch the high-octane, soulful reimagining of A Christmas Carol, one of the best Austin holiday traditions, this November.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Head on over to the 25th annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar, where you’ll find unique, handmade jewelry, art, and gifts from over 200 regional artists for everyone on your list.
Fortlandia – Step into a world of childhood wonder: explore, climb, and crawl through amazing, secret forts created by local designers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
The Light Park – Drive through The Light Park’s mile-long spectacle, featuring millions of dazzling LED lights perfectly synchronized to high-energy music mixed live by DJ Polar Ice.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail – Dare to enter a unique Halloween wonderland in Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Walk through a magical trail and see your favorite characters, scenes, and songs from the movie come to life in this exclusive event.
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