Austin, Texas Annual Music Festivals

ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVALS 

F Free Event

South by Southwest ® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals
A unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. 
DT, Austin u http://sxsw.com

Texas Rockfest
Features the best in unsigned talent that Austin and the surrounding southwest region 
has to offer
DT, Austin u http://texasrockfest.com

Urban Music Festival
Family-friendly festival! Regional and local groups performing Hip-Hop, R&B and DJs.
Auditorium Shores, Austin u www.austinurbanmusicfestival.com

Old Settler’s Music Festival
Acoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass, old-time local faves & award-winning artists from
around the world.
18300 FM 1826, Driftwood u http://oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Austin Reggae Festival
Features Local and national reggae bands, more than 50 vendors selling a variety of delicious 
food, plus unique arts & crafts. Portion of ticket sales benefits the Capital Area Food Bank
Auditorium Shores, Austin u http://austinreggaefest.com

Fast Forward Austin 
Austin’s premiere contemporary music and arts festival featuring an eclectic mix of 
cutting-edge, genre-bending music that fearlessly straddles the borders of pop, classical, 
and experimental sound. 
Austin Scottish Rite Theater u www.fastforwardaustin.com

KGSR Unplugged at the Shady Grove 
Music series that features fantastic Austin artists in an intimate acoustic setting. 
the Grove, Austin u www.kgsr.com/unplugged

Pachanga Latino Music Festival
Latin-themed music, cultural arts and food festival dedicated to showcasing the vibrant 
blend of Latino-created music and art.
Fiesta Gardens, Austin u http://pachangafest.com

Kerrville Folk Festival
Live music, activities for children, new folk competition and concerts for emerging songwriters.
between Kerrville and Medina u http://kerrville-music.com

Fiesta Amistad F
Features live music, plenty of food, and family entertainment.
Next to the Dell Diamond, Round Rock u www.elamistadclub.com

Chaos in Tejas
A nice lil mix of punk, hardcore, metal, hip hop, garage rock, indie rock, and all points 
in between.
Various Venues, Austin u http://chaosintejas.com

Blues on the Green F
Austin’s longest running FREE music series! Food and non-alcoholic beverages from six 
different local restaurants. 
Zilker Park, Austin u www.kgsr.com

July 4th Concert & Fireworks F
More than 100,000 people gather at Auditorium Shores for the largest Independence 
Day celebration in Austin.
Auditorium Shores at The Long Center u www.austinsymphony.org

Concerts in the Park F
Each Sunday a different ensemble of the Austin Symphony will be performing music 
from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Concert goers are 
encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a group outing.
The Long Center, Austin u www.austinsymphony.org

Austin Chamber Music Festival F
Featuring an eclectic range of world-class artists that defy your typical definition of 
chamber music. From traditional to cutting edge chamber ensembles. This Music Festival 
has something for every musical taste! 
Austin Chamber Music Center u http://austinchambermusic.org

Kerrville Wine & Music Festival
Come and enjoy the newest and best wines that Texas has to offer in addition to 
performances by dozens of the world’s best songwriters.
Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville u www.kerrville-music.com/wine_info.htm

Austin City Limits Music Festival
For 2 weekends, tens of thousands of fans will watch more than 100 bands from around 
the world.
Zilker Park, Austin u www.aclfestival.com

Fun Fun Fun Fest
Independent genre festival, known as one of the most relaxed, creative, and pioneering 
festivals in music today. A fest that is custom booked for the most passionate underground 
and progressive musicians, comedians and fans around the world.
Auditorium Shores, Austin u www.facebook.com/funfunfunfest

Austin Celtic Festival
Celebrate the authentic music, honed by the Celtic people. Highlights the traditions and 
achievements in places like Ireland & Scotland, leaders in folk music and dance. 
Fiesta Gardens, Austin u http://austincelticfestival.com

Austin Symphony Christmas Sing-Along 
A holiday tradition for more than two decades, families gather to get into the spirit of the 
season by joyfully singing along with the Austin Symphony and chorus.
Riverbend Centre, Austin
www.austinsymphony.org