{"id":482575,"date":"2026-10-31T18:31:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T18:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/482575\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T18:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T18:31:47","slug":"cold-war-kids-to-headline-longhorn-city-limits-presented-by-hollister-on-october-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/482575\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold War Kids to headline Longhorn City Limits presented by Hollister on October 24"},"content":{"rendered":"

AUSTIN, TEXAS \u2013 Longhorn City Limits presented by Hollister continues its 2026 season on Saturday, October 24, as acclaimed alternative rock band Cold\u00a0War Kids takes over the LBJ Lawn ahead of Texas Football’s primetime SEC showdown against Ole Miss at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.<\/p>\n

Known for their soulful sound, anthemic hits and electrifying live performances, Cold\u00a0War Kids\u00a0will headline another exciting edition of LCL alongside special guest The Bright Light Social Hour. As always, admission is FREE for all Longhorn City Limits concerts throughout the season.<\/p>\n

For more than two decades, Cold\u00a0War Kids have carved out a distinctive place in alternative rock, blending blues, soul, indie rock and infectious melodies into a sound all their own. Formed in Southern California in 2004, the band broke onto the scene\u00a0with its critically acclaimed 2006 debut album,\u00a0Robbers & Cowards, featuring the Gold-certified breakout hit “Hang Me Up to Dry.” Led by frontman Nathan\u00a0Willett and bassist Matt Maust, Cold\u00a0War Kids have continued to evolve their sound\u00a0while building a devoted following through their passionate songwriting and dynamic live performances.<\/p>\n

The band’s catalog includes some of alternative rock’s most recognizable anthems, including “First,” “Hang Me Up to Dry,” “Love Is Mystical,” “Miracle Mile” and “So Tied Up.” Their Platinum-certified hit “First,” from the 2014 album\u00a0Hold My Home, topped Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart in 2015,\u00a0while their 2017 album\u00a0L.A. Divinereached the Top 10 of Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart. Cold\u00a0War Kids have continued to push their musical boundaries through the\u00a0NewAge Norms\u00a0trilogy and their 2023 self-titled album, blending elements of funk, disco and dance rock\u00a0with the soaring choruses and soulful intensity that have defined their career.\u00a0 Over the last few\u00a0months, Cold\u00a0War Kids have been sharing songs from their earliest days, returning to unfinished material\u00a0written during the\u00a0Robbers & Cowards\u00a0era to celebrate the record’s 20th anniversary. The special anniversary edition of\u00a0Robbers & Cowards\u00a0will be available everywhere on October 30th.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We’re thrilled to have Cold\u00a0War Kids joining us on the Forty Acres for Longhorn City Limits,” said Chris Del Conte<\/a>, Vice President and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director. “Their signature sound and incredible catalog of hits\u00a0will make for one heck of a show\u00a0on the LBJ Lawn. It’s the perfect\u00a0way to get Longhorn Nation ready for a Saturday night under the lights at DKR!”<\/p>\n

Kicking off LCL on October 24 is Austin-based psychedelic rock favorites The Bright Light Social Hour. Known for their genre-bending blend of psychedelic rock, soul, funk and electronic influences, the band has built a devoted following through its infectious grooves, dynamic songwriting and explosive live performances. Founded by Jackie O’Brien and Curtis Roush, The Bright Light Social Hour has released acclaimed albums including\u00a0Space Is Still the Place,\u00a0Jude I & II\u00a0and\u00a0Emergency Leisure,\u00a0while earning recognition from outlets including NPR and CLASH. The band has performed at major festivals including Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza, shared the stage\u00a0with legendary acts such as Aerosmith and The Flaming Lips, and contributed music to HBO, MTV and Amazon’s\u00a0Sneaky Pete.\u00a0With their signature fusion of rock, soul and dance-driven energy, The Bright Light Social Hour\u00a0will set the stage for an unforgettable afternoon of live music on the LBJ Lawn.<\/p>\n

The Tito’s Tailgate and Bulleit Frontier Lounge\u00a0will open at 2 p.m. on October 24,\u00a0with The Bright Light Social Hour taking the stage from 3-4 p.m. Cold\u00a0War Kids\u00a0will perform from 4:30-5:30 p.m., giving fans plenty of time to enjoy live music on the LBJ Lawn before heading into DKR for the Longhorns’ 6:30 p.m. kickoff against Ole Miss.<\/p>\n

The fan-favorite postgame silent disco returns to LCL on October 24 following the Texas-Ole Miss game. Featuring three live DJs, fans\u00a0who attend\u00a0will receive a pair of\u00a0wireless headphones and the ability to choose between three different channels.<\/p>\n

Fans\u00a0will once again enjoy signature experiences at Longhorn City Limits throughout the 2026 season. Located upon entry onto the LBJ Lawn, the Tito’s Tailgate at Longhorn City Limits is free to the public for fans 21 and older. Enjoy refreshing Tito’s cocktails on tap for purchase, shaded views of the stage performances, tailgating games and exclusive giveaways\u00a0while supplies last.<\/p>\n

The Bulleit Frontier Lounge returns for another season, offering fans 21 and older a shaded gathering space featuring specialty cocktails and limited-edition swag. Fans can also enjoy award-winning barbecue from Pinkerton’s BBQ, recognized by\u00a0Texas Monthly\u00a0as one of the state’s premier barbecue destinations.<\/p>\n

Concertgoers can also enjoy pregame happy hour pricing featuring select $5 domestic and $6.50 premium beers at Longhorn City Limits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"AUSTIN, TEXAS \u2013 Longhorn City Limits presented by Hollister continues its 2026 season on Saturday, October 24, as…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":482576,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133],"class_list":["post-482575","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-austin","tag-austin","tag-austin-headlines","tag-austin-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/482575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=482575"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/482575\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/482576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=482575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=482575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=482575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}