Key Takeaways
- Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater is Austin’s premier 2,100-capacity discovery venue, with intimate sightlines that larger arenas cannot match. This scale keeps breakthrough artists within arm’s reach of the crowd.
- The fall 2026 calendar features OnesToWatch spotlighted artists including Artemas, Parcels, Lola Young, and Cavetown, with tickets available via Ticketmaster. These dates capture each act in a key growth moment.
- October’s ACL Fest Nights programming turns the first week of the month into a satellite festival experience anchored by Brandon Flowers, Bleachers, Parcels, and Lola Young. Stubb’s becomes an extension of the Austin City Limits footprint.
- Genre diversity spans hip-hop, metalcore, indie-folk, electronic-pop, and singer-songwriter acts, with get-in ticket prices ranging from $30 to $95. Fans can sample multiple scenes without leaving the venue.
- OnesToWatch Live provides discovery context that follows emerging artists from early releases through sold-out headline runs at venues like Stubb’s. The platform connects the dots between streaming buzz and real-world stages.
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Ready to lock in your night at Stubb’s? Use the links below to jump straight to tickets for each featured show.
Quick Ticket Links For OnesToWatch Artists
The following Stubb’s dates feature artists spotlighted by OnesToWatch, with tickets available via Ticketmaster. Each link takes you directly to the purchase page.
Artemas — Saturday, September 19, 2026 | LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour
Parcels — Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Loved Tour 2026 (Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights)
Lola Young — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | Lola Young Live 2026 (Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights)
Cavetown — Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Running With Scissors Tour
Fall 2026 Stubb’s Shows: OnesToWatch First-Party Highlights
1. Artemas — Saturday, September 19, 2026
Artemas headlines Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater on the LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour. The British singer-songwriter built a global following through emotionally direct pop production and a rapid ascent from streaming breakout to sold-out touring artist. That trajectory aligns closely with how OnesToWatch follows artists from early discovery to arena-level momentum.
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2. Parcels — Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights)
Australian electronic-pop band Parcels headlines the Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights slot on the Loved Tour 2026, with Velvet Trip listed as support. Parcels blend disco-influenced grooves with intricate live instrumentation. Stubb’s open-air floor suits their layered sound and gives the set room to breathe.
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3. Lola Young — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights)
British singer-songwriter Lola Young headlines the Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights on the Lola Young Live 2026 tour, with Leon Knight as support. She is known for a raspy voice and a style that blends pop, soul, and alternative music. The South London artist reflects the kind of raw, genre-fluid talent that OnesToWatch highlights at the tipping point between emerging and breakthrough.
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4. Cavetown — Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Cavetown brings the Running With Scissors Tour to Stubb’s, with Chloe Moriondo listed as support. The British indie-pop artist has cultivated a devoted audience through intimate songwriting and a strong online community. That profile translates cleanly to Stubb’s general-admission atmosphere.
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While these shows anchor the OnesToWatch focus, Stubb’s fall calendar stretches across many more nights and genres. The dates below round out the season and show how wide the venue’s booking lens runs.
Additional Fall 2026 Stubb’s Bookings
Beyond the OnesToWatch highlights, Stubb’s fall 2026 schedule features a mix of established names and rising acts. These shows complete the picture of what the venue offers across the season.
- Brandon Flowers — Thursday, October 1, 2026 (Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights)
The Killers frontman plays a solo set as part of the ACL Fest Nights run. Tickets for the October 1, 2026 show start at prices ranging from about $65 to $131, depending on the ticket marketplace. - Bleachers — Friday, October 2, 2026 (Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights)
Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers headlines the ACL Fest Nights Friday slot. Tickets for the October 2, 2026 show are listed from around $98 on some resale marketplaces, with starting prices typically in the $97–$139 range. - Loathe — Sunday, October 4, 2026
UK metalcore outfit Loathe performs with Fleshwater and Prostitute as support. Tickets for the October 4, 2026 show start at approximately $55, with get-in prices ranging from about $48 to $66 depending on the ticket marketplace. - Bright Eyes — Thursday, October 15, 2026
Conor Oberst’s Bright Eyes brings their indie-folk catalog to Stubb’s. Tickets from $84. - EsDeeKid — Friday, October 16, 2026
Rising hip-hop artist EsDeeKid takes the Stubb’s stage. Tickets for the October 16, 2026 show are priced from $59.00. - Basement — Saturday, October 17, 2026
UK post-hardcore band Basement headlines. Tickets for the October 17, 2026 show are listed from $62, with some secondary-market get-in prices around $41. - Vince Staples — Thursday, October 22, 2026
Long Beach rapper Vince Staples performs at Stubb’s. The get-in (lowest available) secondary-market ticket price for the October 22, 2026 show is $34, per SeatData’s price tracker, excluding marketplace fees. - Cameron Whitcomb — Friday, October 23, 2026
Australian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb headlines. According to SeatData’s price history, a $56 ticket price was recorded for the October 23, 2026 show, while the current lowest get-in price is about $35. - Dinosaur Jr. — Thursday, November 5, 2026
Alternative rock veterans Dinosaur Jr. perform with special guest Stef Chura. Tickets for the Nov 5, 2026 show start at approximately $71, according to Vivid Seats, with other resale sites listing lows from about $77.50 to $86.25. - Lenny Pearce — Friday, November 6, 2026 (Toddler Rave World Tour)
Lenny Pearce is known for pioneering “Toddler Techno” and family rave events, and for his earlier work as a member of the Australian group Justice Crew. He brings the Toddler Rave World Tour to Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, TX on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Doors are at 5:00 PM, with the show starting at 6:00 PM. Tickets are listed from $52 on concerts50.com, with other ticket marketplaces showing starting prices from about $60 to $73. - Turnover — Saturday, November 7, 2026
Virginia dream-pop and post-hardcore act Turnover headlines. Tickets for the Nov 7, 2026 show are listed from $42, though starting prices vary by source. - Night Cap — Friday, November 13, 2026
Night Cap takes the Stubb’s stage. Ticket pricing for this date has not yet been confirmed. - Switchfoot — Saturday, November 14, 2026
San Diego rock band Switchfoot performs with special guest Anberlin. According to ConcertFix, tickets start at $68.00 for the General Admission section, with other ticket marketplaces listing starting prices from about $57 to $72. - Band of Horses — Thursday, November 19, 2026
Indie rock outfit Band of Horses headlines. Tickets for the November 19, 2026 show in Austin, TX are priced from $67 on some ticket marketplaces, with starting prices ranging from about $51 to $102.
Additional Mentions
The following shows also appear on the Stubb’s fall 2026 calendar. They offer more options for listeners tracking the full season.
- American Football — with Nine Perfect Lives and Afternoon Bike Ride as support
- The Garden
- West 22nd — Friday, September 18, 2026, with doors at 7:00 PM and the show starting at 8:00 PM
- Imminence — Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Tickets are listed from $64.00 on TicketSqueeze, with other resellers listing starting prices from about $37 to $96
- Paul Cauthen — Friday, November 20, 2026 | Tickets are listed from $53 on some ticket platforms, with secondary-market lows around $48.
Past Shows (September 2026)
The following Stubb’s dates have already passed as of September 19, 2026. They help illustrate how the fall season unfolded.
- American Football — September 10, 2026 (with Nine Perfect Lives and Afternoon Bike Ride)
- The Garden — September 11, 2026
- Angine de Poitrine — September 12, 2026
Patterns, Themes, And Takeaways
The fall 2026 Stubb’s calendar reflects the venue’s position as a genuine discovery platform. The ACL Fest Nights programming, anchored by Brandon Flowers (Oct 1), Bleachers (Oct 2), Parcels (Oct 3), and Lola Young (Oct 6), turns the first week of October into a satellite festival experience. That run extends Austin City Limits energy into the Red River Cultural District.
Genre breadth defines the season. The calendar spans multiple styles, including hip-hop with Vince Staples and EsDeeKid, metalcore with Loathe and Basement, indie-folk with Bright Eyes and Band of Horses, electronic-pop with Parcels and Artemas, and intimate singer-songwriter sets from Cavetown and Cameron Whitcomb. According to SeatData.io’s secondary-market tracking, get-in ticket prices for Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater fall 2026 shows range from $30 (West 22nd, Sep 18, 2026) to $95 (Official 2026 ACL Nights: Brandon Flowers, Oct 1, 2026), which keeps the venue accessible across fan demographics.
The 2,100-capacity ceiling functions as a programming asset. A sold-out Wale and Smino co-headline show in June 2026 drew a line of fans wrapped around the block. Coverage described the atmosphere as mirroring “the feeling of a summer cookout at the end of the school year.” That intimacy remains the consistent draw across every genre on the fall slate.
OnesToWatch has tracked artists at this stage, filling roughly 2,000-seat rooms before the step up to theaters and arenas, for over a decade. Artists like Artemas, Parcels, Lola Young, and Cavetown represent the discovery moment the platform exists to document.
Check Out OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch
Know Before You Go
Capacity And Seating: Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater holds approximately 2,100 people standing room only, or 400 fully seated, with the floor configured primarily for standing general admission. Fixed seating is limited. Arrive early to secure a preferred position on the floor.
Bag Policy: Stubb’s enforces a clear bag policy. Allowed bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC totes no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, and small clutch bags. For outdoor concerts, the permitted clutch size is 4.5″ x 6.5″, while the general policy lists small clutches as 6.5″ x 9″. Small clutch bags do not have to be clear. All bags remain subject to security screening, and stricter rules may apply on a per-event basis per standard venue security protocols.
Parking: Dedicated parking is limited near the venue. Parking passes for select Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater shows are sold as separate inventory through third-party parking marketplaces, since the venue itself has no on-site parking lot. Availability is dynamic, so confirm details for your specific date. Rideshare drop-off works well given the tight downtown Red River corridor.
Timing: Standard door times for shows at Stubb’s are 7:00 PM, though this can vary by show. Entry surges are common in the final stretch before showtime. Arriving 30–45 minutes after doors open balances shorter lines with solid floor positioning.
Venue Character: Stubb’s combines Austin’s outdoor live-music identity with Texas barbecue heritage. The Basement at Stubb’s is a separate indoor venue (an intimate stage below the restaurant), not the location of the restrooms. Restroom access from that indoor room requires leaving the main room, so ask staff for directions to navigate the layout efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Capacity Of Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater?
Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater holds approximately 2,100 people standing room only, or 400 fully seated. The floor is configured primarily for standing general admission, with limited fixed seating. The venue spans roughly 15,400 square feet and is an open-air outdoor amphitheater.
Where Is Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater Located?
The venue is located at 801 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, in the Red River Cultural District of downtown Austin. The nearest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), approximately 11 km from the venue, with published distances from AUS to downtown Austin ranging from roughly 5 to 12 miles.
What Is The Bag Policy At Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater?
Stubb’s enforces a clear bag policy. Permitted bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bags no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, and small clutch bags. For outdoor concerts, the permitted clutch size is 4.5″ x 6.5″, while the general policy lists small clutches as 6.5″ x 9″. Small clutch bags do not have to be clear. All bags may still be subject to security screening at entry, and individual events may impose stricter rules.
What Are The Parking Options At Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater?
Dedicated on-site parking is limited. For select shows, parking passes are sold as separate ticket inventory through third-party parking marketplaces, since the venue itself has no on-site parking lot, but availability varies by event. Street parking along Red River can be difficult to find on busy show nights. Rideshare services are a widely used alternative given the venue’s downtown location and tight loading corridors.
What Are ACL Fest Nights At Stubb’s?
ACL Fest Nights is a series of official satellite shows tied to the Austin City Limits Music Festival, hosted at Austin venues including Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater. In fall 2026, Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, TX hosts four Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights events: Brandon Flowers (Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7 PM), Bleachers (Fri, Oct 2, 2026), Parcels (Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 8 PM), and Lola Young (Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7 PM). These shows are generally ticketed separately from the main ACL Festival, and an ACL Music Fest ticket or badge does not grant access to them, though some 2026 ACL Nights events at Stubb’s BBQ are free with a wristband from a specific artist, capacity permitting. They offer a more intimate setting than the festival grounds.
Discover More Emerging Artists
Stubb’s fall 2026 calendar offers a snapshot of where emerging music is heading. OnesToWatch follows these artists from their earliest releases through sold-out headline runs, providing discovery context that standard venue calendars often skip.
Check Out OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch