
Live concert by the indie rock band Bad Nerves at Zilker Park in Austin.
Bad Nerves are playing Zilker Park on Sunday, October 11, 2026. It's a daytime slot, with the set starting at 1 PM, so you'll be out in the open air rather than under a club ceiling. The venue is Zilker Park Parking, 2101 Andrew Zilker Rd, right in the heart of the park, which means you can spend the rest of your Sunday hanging out on the grass around you.
As for the bill, it's just them—Bad Nerves taking the stage on their own. If you've been following them, you know the sound they bring. If you're coming in fresh, it's a good chance to catch them live in a setting that lets the music breathe. The set is built around their own material, and since they're the only act on the bill, they've got the full run of the afternoon to work through it.
Coming to Zilker Park on a Sunday afternoon is a different experience than a late-night show. You're dealing with the Texas sun and the open space, so it's the kind of gig where you might want to bring a blanket and some water. The 1 PM start puts it right in the middle of the day, and since it's in the parking area, you'll be close to the action without having to trek deep into the park. It's a straightforward setup: Bad Nerves on stage, the park around you, and the music starting while the sun is still high.
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So, mark your calendar for Sunday, October 11, at Zilker Park. The show starts at 1 PM, and since it's a daytime date, you'll be done and back to your Sunday before the evening even hits.