Garth Brooks Delivers His Only 2025 Performance to 100,000 Fans in Austin
Country music legend Garth Brooks gave fans an unforgettable night on Saturday, October 18, as he performed his only concert of 2025 before a roaring crowd of nearly 100,000 fans in Austin, Texas. The performance, part of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix weekend, was hailed as one of the most energetic and emotional shows of the year.
After the event, Brooks took to his official website to thank his fans for their unwavering spirit despite the blistering 90-degree heat that blanketed the Texas capital.
“They were ready at the start and never waned,” Brooks said. “They had spent all day in over 90-degree heat and still had the strength to wear my ass out! It’s ALWAYS epic to play Texas!”
The night also produced a heartwarming viral moment. When Brooks’ guitar malfunctioned mid-show, he handed it over to a young fan perched on his parent’s shoulders — an act that drew cheers from across the stadium.
“My guitar wasn’t working,” Brooks explained. “I saw the child on his parent’s shoulders and just handed it to someone in the crowd who handed it back to someone else. I watched the guitar travel over the crowd until it reached the young boy. THAT story defines the country music audience. That story describes Texas.”
The concert’s electric energy resonated throughout the Circuit of The Americas venue. Bobby Epstein, chairman of COTA, had earlier praised Brooks’ participation:
“Garth Brooks is such an incredible entertainer, and the sound of 90,000 fans singing along will make for a legendary evening.”
The performance proved to be exactly that — a celebration of country music’s power to connect people of all ages. As Brooks joked ahead of the show,
“A fall night in Texas, with that many people singing along… this is going to be one hell of a ride!”
Though 2025 marked only one live performance for Brooks, the superstar has announced a handful of 2026 concert dates on his official website. While not a full-scale tour, these shows will offer fans rare opportunities to see one of country music’s most beloved performers live once again.
