Cadillac Parties
Loro Asian Stakehouse and Victory Lap
Oct. 23, various times

Hosted at Loro Asian Smokehouse, this event will include live music, curated food and beverage offerings, and custom keepsakes that capture the spirit of Austin and the excitement of race weekend.

Additionally, Cadillac is hosting a hangout at Victory Lap in West Campus, where fans can get an up-close look at the team’s livery, enjoy custom cocktails, and celebrate in a race-themed environment.

 

 

F1 Paddock Club
Sagebrush
Oct. 22-24, various times

The most exclusive viewing area at an F1 race is bringing its VIP experience to one of Austin’s best honky tonks. The Paddock Club will host three nights of music, dance lessons, comedy, and more. You can RSVP via the link in bio on the Paddock Club’s Instagram account, but the event is first come, first served after 9 p.m. If you’re visiting Austin for the race and want a true taste of the local culture, this is a great spot to get it.

 

Atlassian Williams F1 Fan Zone
800 Congress Ave.
Oct. 19-24, various times

A dream hangout for die-hard racing fans, this Fan Zone is a six-day celebration of motorsport culture from Oct. 19-24. Attendees can expect an appearance from driver Alex Albon, a glimpse at a full-size version of the team’s show car, racing simulators, a pit stop challenge, and other games. You can also shop exclusive Austin merch drops and team gear. The event is free to attend with registration via the Williams app.

 

Black and White Party 
Central Machine Works
Oct. 22, 6-10 p.m.

Manual Focus and Audi kick off race weekend with an evening spotlighting curated cars and original works of art. The pieces include work from artists Karl Ruckgaber, Jules Doty, Eric Mack, Laurie Carswell, and Mario Christou and celebrate automotive culture, design, and motion. Meanwhile the cars on display reflect the design evolution and history of the industry. Guests are encouraged to come donned in black and white. Music for the night will be provided by DJ Vegan Leather and Jonathan Terrell. Admission is free, and an RSVP is required.

 

Sports Illustrated Party with BLOND:ISH
304 E. Third St.
Oct. 24, 8:30 p.m.

One of F1’s most esteemed partners is hosting a party downtown at a pop-up nightclub. The event includes an evening full of live music from headliner BLOND:ISH and support from unKommon. Tickets start at $43 while VIP tables can be reserved for figures into the thousands.

 

Aston Martin Pop-Up Events
Various times and locations

From a live podcast and crafting activity to padel competition, Aston Martin is hosting a series of events throughout the week that bring together local groups and emphasize women’s communities, wellness, food, sport and creativity. As Aston Martin sees it, F1 is attracting a younger, increasingly female audience, and the race in Austin is a major part of that trend. See the full schedule of events here.