Around Town: Lubbock Events to Enjoy This October
From Red Raider football and First Friday Art Trail to live music, family festivals and Halloween happenings, October brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Lubbock.
October 1
WTX Small Business Summit
Time varies
Lubbock
Connect with West Texas business leaders, entrepreneurs and community members at this regional summit focused on business development, leadership and growth.
Time varies
Lubbock
Connect with West Texas business leaders, entrepreneurs and community members at this regional summit focused on business development, leadership and growth.
October 2
First Friday Art Trail
6:00–9:00 PM
Various locations throughout Lubbock
Spend the evening exploring Lubbock’s vibrant arts scene, with galleries, exhibits, local artists and creative happenings throughout the Cultural District.
6:00–9:00 PM
Various locations throughout Lubbock
Spend the evening exploring Lubbock’s vibrant arts scene, with galleries, exhibits, local artists and creative happenings throughout the Cultural District.
UFOs Over Lubbock
6:00–9:00 PM
5&J Studios
1106 5th Street
Explore an out-of-this-world evening of art and intrigue during this special Lubbock event.
6:00–9:00 PM
5&J Studios
1106 5th Street
Explore an out-of-this-world evening of art and intrigue during this special Lubbock event.
October 6
Foreigner
8:00 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Rock out to hits from legendary band Foreigner during an evening of classic rock at Buddy Holly Hall.
8:00 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Rock out to hits from legendary band Foreigner during an evening of classic rock at Buddy Holly Hall.
October 8
Un(wine)d with the Arts
5:30–7:00 PM
LHUCA
511 Avenue K
Unwind in the Cultural District with art, conversation and a relaxed evening at LHUCA.
5:30–7:00 PM
LHUCA
511 Avenue K
Unwind in the Cultural District with art, conversation and a relaxed evening at LHUCA.
October 10
Ella Langley with Kameron Marlowe
7:00 PM
United Supermarkets Arena
1701 Indiana Avenue
Country music fans won’t want to miss Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour, featuring Kameron Marlowe.
7:00 PM
United Supermarkets Arena
1701 Indiana Avenue
Country music fans won’t want to miss Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour, featuring Kameron Marlowe.
Culture Fest: International Week 2026
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
International Cultural Center
601 Indiana Avenue
Celebrate Lubbock’s diverse cultures with food, traditions, performances and family-friendly activities.
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
International Cultural Center
601 Indiana Avenue
Celebrate Lubbock’s diverse cultures with food, traditions, performances and family-friendly activities.
October 13
Celtic Thunder
7:30 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Enjoy an evening of powerful vocals, Celtic melodies and traditional influences when Celtic Thunder comes to Lubbock.
7:30 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Enjoy an evening of powerful vocals, Celtic melodies and traditional influences when Celtic Thunder comes to Lubbock.
October 14
Elevation Worship
7:00 PM
United Supermarkets Arena
1701 Indiana Avenue
Experience an evening of contemporary Christian music when Elevation Worship takes the stage.
7:00 PM
United Supermarkets Arena
1701 Indiana Avenue
Experience an evening of contemporary Christian music when Elevation Worship takes the stage.
October 15
Lubbock Symphony Orchestra: Verdi’s Requiem
7:30 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Enjoy a powerful evening of classical music as the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra presents Verdi’s dramatic and beloved Requiem.
7:30 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Enjoy a powerful evening of classical music as the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra presents Verdi’s dramatic and beloved Requiem.
October 17
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Time TBD
Jones AT&T Stadium
2526 Mac Davis Lane
Gear up in scarlet and black and cheer on the Red Raiders as they take on Arizona State at home.
Time TBD
Jones AT&T Stadium
2526 Mac Davis Lane
Gear up in scarlet and black and cheer on the Red Raiders as they take on Arizona State at home.
Theresa Caputo Live!
7:30 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Spend an evening with the famous Long Island Medium, Theresa Caputo, during her live show in Lubbock.
7:30 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Spend an evening with the famous Long Island Medium, Theresa Caputo, during her live show in Lubbock.
October 21
Leonid & Friends
7:30 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Catch the acclaimed Chicago tribute band for an evening packed with classic hits and big-band energy.
7:30 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
Catch the acclaimed Chicago tribute band for an evening packed with classic hits and big-band energy.
October 23
Blue October
8:00 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
See Houston rock band Blue October live for a night of alternative rock favorites and emotional anthems.
8:00 PM
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
1300 Mac Davis Lane
See Houston rock band Blue October live for a night of alternative rock favorites and emotional anthems.
October 24
Guided Hike: North Prong Loop
10:00 AM
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Head outdoors for a guided hike through the dramatic scenery of the Caprock Canyons region.
10:00 AM
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Head outdoors for a guided hike through the dramatic scenery of the Caprock Canyons region.
October 30
Dia de los Muertos Masquerade Ball
8:00–11:55 PM
Historic Baker Building
1211 13th Street
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with an evening of costumes, music and festive fun at this Lubbock masquerade ball.
8:00–11:55 PM
Historic Baker Building
1211 13th Street
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with an evening of costumes, music and festive fun at this Lubbock masquerade ball.
October 30–31
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday 9:00 AM–Saturday 2:00 PM
Mahon Library
1306 9th Street
Stock up on new-to-you books and support the Friends of the Library during this annual book sale.
Friday 9:00 AM–Saturday 2:00 PM
Mahon Library
1306 9th Street
Stock up on new-to-you books and support the Friends of the Library during this annual book sale.
October 31
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arizona Wildcats
Time TBD
Jones AT&T Stadium
2526 Mac Davis Lane
Celebrate Halloween with some Red Raider football as Texas Tech takes on Arizona at home.
Time TBD
Jones AT&T Stadium
2526 Mac Davis Lane
Celebrate Halloween with some Red Raider football as Texas Tech takes on Arizona at home.
Halloween Star Party
7:00 PM
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Head to the International Dark Sky site for a Halloween night beneath the stars.
7:00 PM
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Head to the International Dark Sky site for a Halloween night beneath the stars.