5 Events Worthy of a Road Trip to Lubbock this Year

By: Lindsey Neas

It’s time to pack your bags and hit the road! Route your GPS to Lubbock, Texas for a West Texas road trip experience. From evenings spent at the state-of-the-art Buddy Holly Hall to nights in a cheering crowd of red and black under the Panhandle stars, there is no shortage of events in Lubbock this year.

Here are five featured events to inspire your next trip to Lubbock!

The Buddy Holly Hall is known to host its fair share of incredible artists. From comedians George Lopez, Nurse Blake and John Crist to musical performances by Wynonna Judd, Gary Allan, ZZ Top and Flatland Cavalry, there’s no doubt you’ll find a show to attend this fall.

Looking forward: If you’re planning ahead for your trip to Lubbock, check out the 2025 Broadway lineup headed to Hub City.

Lainey Wilson brings her Country’s Cool Again Tour to Lubbock on October 10, 2024. Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress, Wilson won four ACM Awards, three CMT Music Awards and three PCCA Awards in 2023. With a rockstar stage presence, Wilson’s concert is one you won’t want to miss this fall. Purchase tickets here. 

To celebrate the conclusion of the grape crush, Llano Estacado Winery hosts an immersive day at the vineyard! Fun for the whole family, art booths, wine tours, food trucks and local vendors make up the largest festival hosted at Llano Estacado. Plus, you’ll get your very own souvenir wine glass to continue the celebration at home. This year, the winery will celebrate its 30th Grape Day.

This event takes place at the end of October. Stay tuned for the exact date.

Experience a lively atmosphere in the newly remodeled Jones AT&T Stadium this fall. A project costing over 242 million, the new and improved stadium will change Texas Tech University gamedays forever. Check out the fall 2024 football schedule here, and get a look at ticketing and game information. 

The Carol of Lights is one of Texas Tech University’s largest annual events. The event begins with university choir holiday performances which are followed by the famous lightshow. The crowd celebrates as the campus illuminates with hundreds of thousands of red and white holiday lights. Hosted every December, join the multitude of attendees to celebrate this holiday season the Red Raider way. 

Now that we’ve convinced you to take a trip to our favorite place, all there’s left to do is pack your bags and hit the road. We’ve even got you covered for road trip entertainment! Check out our Welcome To Lubbock Playlist for miles of good vibes. See you soon!