Written by Clinton Camper

LEVITATION is just around the corner and we can’t wait to check out its new home at the Palmer Events Center. This year’s move brings more room to stretch out, 360° visuals, two main stages with no competing set times, a vendor village, immersive art, and more from September 26–28.

The lineup is loaded, but these are the sets we’re making sure not to miss. Here’s when and where you can catch them.

Friday, September 26

Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
📍 Outdoor Stage – 4:40 to 5:20 PM
Austin’s own fuzz-fueled trio bring the riffs with equal parts power and humor, a hometown favorite that sets the weekend off right.

The Armed
📍 Outdoor Stage – 8:20 to 9:20 PM
Detroit’s genre-bending hardcore collective are pure chaos onstage. Expect an unrelenting, high-energy set to cap Friday night.

Saturday, September 27

Model/Actriz
📍 Outdoor Stage – 3:20 to 4:00 PM
Confrontational, raw, and magnetic, Model/Actriz deliver art-punk intensity that’s bound to stand out in the daylight hours.

Blonde Redhead
📍 Indoor Stage – 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Dreamy indie legends weaving nostalgia and elegance, their hypnotic sound is made for Levitation’s immersive production.

The Raveonettes
📍 Outdoor Stage – 6:40 to 7:30 PM
The Danish duo’s fuzz-drenched noir pop makes its long-awaited Austin return. Their comeback is one of Saturday’s most anticipated moments.

La Femme
📍 Outdoor Stage – 8:20 to 9:20 PM
French psych-pop that’s colorful, stylish, and unpredictable. Their set is sure to feel like a technicolor dance party.

TV on the Radio
📍 Indoor Stage – 9:10 to 10:30 PM
Back at last, TVOTR close out Saturday night with their mix of soul, art-rock, and indie anthems. A headliner you’ll want to stay planted for.

Sunday, September 28

Daiistar
📍 Indoor Stage – 1:30 to 2:10 PM
Austin’s own neo-psych risers open Sunday with fuzzed-out hooks that carry the city’s psych torch into the future.

Frankie & The Witch Fingers
📍 Indoor Stage – 4:10 to 5:00 PM
Relentless garage-psych energy and a wild stage presence. This is one of those “don’t blink” sets.

Upchuck
📍 Outdoor Stage – 5:00 to 5:40 PM
Atlanta punks bringing fire and fury. Their raw, pit-starting energy will be unmatched.

Being Dead
📍 Outdoor Stage – 6:30 to 7:20 PM
Playful, strange, and totally Austin. Being Dead’s quirky garage-psych will be the perfect offbeat highlight of Sunday evening.

Beyond the Music: Vendor Village

Levitation isn’t just about what’s happening onstage, the Vendor Village is a festival within the festival. This year’s curated lineup of local and touring creators brings together vinyl, vintage, art, and more:

Feels So Good – records, merch, and Austin culture staples
Death By Audio – legendary gear and effects from NYC
Room Service Vintage + Passport Vintage – curated threads with character
Birds Barbershop – festival-ready cuts and fresh looks
Driptone Records – vinyl crate-digging paradise
SeanPanik – unique prints and artistic flair
Howdy Ceramics – handmade, Austin-crafted pieces
Elianna’s Art + Chelsea Screename – original art and design
Dawn + Dusk Jewelry + Ax+Apple – jewelry to elevate your festival fits
Jello Mom – vintage finds and colorful statement pieces

The Vendor Village is the perfect spot to recharge between sets, pick up a one-of-a-kind piece, or just soak in the creative energy that makes Levitation more than just a music festival.

After Dark: Levitation Night Shows

When the Palmer Events Center winds down, the party spills into downtown and beyond with Levitation’s legendary night shows. These late-night sets are where you’ll catch artists in more intimate club settings, stretching out and trying new things. Here are the ones we’ve circled:

Beach Fossils – Wednesday 9/24 @ Mohawk
Dreamy, jangly indie rock in one of Austin’s most iconic open-air clubs. Expect sing-alongs and good vibes under the night sky.
Boy Harsher – Thursday 9/25 @ Stubb’s
Darkwave intensity in one of Austin’s best amphitheaters. Expect pulsing beats and haunting visuals.
The Dandy Warhols – Friday 9/26 @ Mohawk
Psychedelic rock veterans bringing decades of cult classics. A perfect way to stretch Levitation into the late night.
PUP + Jeff Rosenstock – Saturday 9/27 @ Radio East
A punk double-header of cathartic chaos. PUP’s big chants and rowdy energy meet Jeff Rosenstock’s DIY anthems for one of the most unmissable night shows of the festival.

Final Thoughts

Levitation’s move to the Palmer Events Center unlocks a whole new experience structured to catch every band during the three-day fest. No compromises, just music, community, and discovery.

👉 Stay plugged in: follow ATXconcert, the official Levitation, and the Levitation Spotify playlist so you don’t miss a beat.

So, Austin — who’s at the top of your list this year?