Two of pop's biggest names are set to turn Circuit of The Americas into a full-on festival during the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin. Maroon 5 will open race weekend and Post Malone will headline a Saturday night set as the track mixes big-name music with racing from Oct. 23 through 26, 2026. Single-day Friday and Saturday tickets and concert upgrades are already on sale, and race admission includes access to the headline concerts.
According to the Austin American-Statesman, Maroon 5 is slated to perform on the Germania Insurance Super Stage to kick off the weekend, while Post Malone, a Texas-raised singer and rapper, is locked in for the Saturday headliner slot. The paper reports the performances will take place on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24, with access to the concerts included for ticket holders.
Ticket access and upgrades
Circuit of The Americas confirms that each race ticket includes access to the Germania Insurance Super Stage festival lawn for the Friday and Saturday concerts, and that concert upgrades for floor and closer-viewing areas are available at checkout. Fans who want hospitality can also opt for premium packages such as The Haven, which bundle grandstand seating with climate-controlled hospitality and concert access. Check individual ticket types for availability and pricing before you buy.
Where it fits in Austin's F1 tradition
COTA has made headline music a central part of USGP weekend in recent years. The Austin American-Statesman notes that 2025's entertainment slate included Kygo, Garth Brooks and the Turnpike Troubadours. The Germania Insurance Super Stage and amphitheater have long hosted major acts during race weekends, helping turn the USGP into one of Austin's busiest entertainment weekends. That combination routinely strains hotel inventory and surface transportation, so locals should plan travel and lodging early.
How to plan
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix runs Oct. 23 through 26, 2026, and tickets are on sale at the Circuit of The Americas event page, which lists single-day and 3-day passes alongside grandstand, hospitality and camping options. COTA advises early arrival and recommends reviewing shuttle, parking and RV rules ahead of the weekend, and the venue will post updates as the event approaches. If concerts are the main draw, select concert upgrades when you buy your race ticket to secure the best viewing areas.
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