After F1: Austin's Big-Event Calendar for November and December 2026

With F1 weekend over, Austin's calendar moves straight into a busy November and December. The Austin Film Festival runs October 29 to November 5, the Austin Food & Wine Festival is November 6-8, the PGA Tour's new Austin Championship is November 9-15, and the Trail of Lights opens December 4. Here is what is on the calendar, for anyone planning a company party or a brand event.

November 2026 in Austin

According to Visit Austin and the City of Austin event listings:

• Austin Film Festival, October 29 to November 5, downtown.
• Austin Food & Wine Festival, November 6-8, Auditorium Shores.
• Austin Celtic Festival, November 7-8, Pioneer Farms.
• PGA Tour Austin Championship, November 9-15, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.
• DroneArt Show: Harry Potter at COTA, November 13-14.
• Texas Book Festival, November 14-15, Texas State Capitol grounds.
• Texas Craft Brewers Festival, November 14, Fiesta Gardens.
• UT vs Arkansas, November 21, Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Moody Center's November dates include Doja Cat (November 3), John Summit (November 6), Maná (November 8), Jonas Brothers (November 13) and Ty Myers (November 20).

December 2026 in Austin

• Trail of Lights, December 4-23, Zilker Park.
• Moody Center: Trans-Siberian Orchestra (December 9), Tyla (December 11), Billy Strings (December 12).

What this means for event planners

Big weekends push up demand for venues, hotels and entertainment at the same time. If your holiday party or client event lands on a festival weekend, book the entertainment as soon as the venue is confirmed. For a full planning example, see how to book corporate holiday party entertainment, or browse corporate event entertainment.

And next October

F1 returns to Circuit of The Americas October 22-24, 2027. Brands planning race-week activations can see F1 Austin activation entertainment.

FAQ

What are the biggest Austin events in November 2026? The Austin Film Festival (to November 5), Austin Food & Wine Festival (November 6-8), the PGA Tour Austin Championship (November 9-15) and the Texas Book Festival (November 14-15).

When is the Trail of Lights? December 4-23, 2026, at Zilker Park.

When should we book entertainment for a December company party? As soon as the date and venue are set. December weekends book first.

Does MIXMODE play corporate holiday parties? Yes. Send the date and venue through the contact page.

Sources

• Visit Austin, October and November 2026 events: austintexas.org
• City of Austin events listing: austintexas.gov
• Moody Center upcoming events: moodycenteratx.com
• COTA events calendar: circuitoftheamericas.com/events