There’s nothing better to spend your weekend than at a music festival. In Texas, they sure know how to throw a good one. Texas is home to some of the best music festivals in the country, spanning every genre from electronic to indie and everything in between.
Here are 10 great festivals in Texas worth checking out:
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1. Old Settler’s Music Festival
Dale, Texas
When: April (four days)
Celebrating Texas talents, Old Settler’s is a special event that happens annually in April. The four-day festival features over 30 different bands, with a focus on bluegrass, country, Americana, and roots music. There’s also camping available on-site for those who want to make a weekend out of it.
2. UTOPIAfest
Burnet, Texas
When: October (two days)
UTOPIAfest is a fun event that takes place on a scenic ranch in Texas. The two-day festival features a wide range of musical genres and family-friendly activities like mountain biking, hiking, arts, and workshops to entertain festival-goers of all ages. Camping is also available on-site.
3. Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park, Austin, Texas
When: October (six days)
ACL is a legendary musical event that happens for two weekends in October, with 100+ bands playing on nine stages throughout.
It’s also one of the most diverse festivals in Texas, featuring both famous musicians and rising stars. There are also photo booths, giveaways, and activities for all ages at the event.
4. Levitation
Austin, Texas
When: October (four days)
At Levitation, festival-goers can enjoy music and visual arts from psychedelic rock pioneers, grange rock, and modern-day experimentalists. Food and drinks are available on-site. Creativity and heavy music are highlighted at this festival.
5. Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival
Galatyn Park Urban Center, Richardson, Texas
When: May (three days)
To ring in spring, the Wildflower! The arts and Music Festival hosts a three-day event complete with indoor and outdoor performance stages, band, songwriting, and talent competitions, as well as interactive displays. The event offers food, drinks, activities, and merchandise for sale.
6. National Polka Festival
Ennis, Texas
When: May (three days)
In celebration of Czech heritage, the National Polka Festival is a three-day event that happens annually in Ennis, Texas. Come to the festival for an authentic experience complete with polka music and dancing, traditional Czech foods, a picturesque parade, handcrafted arts and more.
This event is for everyone, regardless of age or cultural background, while still celebrating Czech traditions. Prepare your dancing shoes and enjoy some traditional Czech festivities in this splendid festival.
7. Euphoria
Austin, Texas
When: May (four days)
Euphoria music festival is a four-day camping and music festival that happens annually in Austin, Texas. The festival features genres ranging from electronic, jam, and hip-hop. There are also on-site activities like yoga, live painting, and art installations that showcase art and culture.
8. So What?! Music Festival
Arlington, Texas
When: May (three days)
So What? Music Festival is one of the most highly anticipated annual events because it brings together some of the biggest names in pop-punk, alt-rock, rock, metal, rap and hip-hop.
It is a three-day event that has six stages to give you a full-on musical experience. Prepare for the mosh pits and to hear all your favorite songs live!
9. South by Southwest Music Festival
Austin, Texas
When: March (ten days)
SXSW is a ten-day music festival held in Austin, Texas every year. The festival showcases a wide range of musical talent from up-and-coming artists to well-known headliners.
There are also days allocated for interactive media, film screenings, workshops, and conferences. SXSW is an educational, fun, and immersive experience for music and film lovers all around.
10. JMBLYA
Dallas, Houston, & Austin, Texas
When: September (one day)
JMBLYA is a one-day music festival that takes place in different locations in Texas. Genres that are represented include hip-hop, R&B, and trap.
The festival is well-known for previous performances from Travis Scott, Chance the Rapper, The Kid Laroi, and more. JMBLYA is a traveling music festival that is also present in other states.
Conclusion
Texas is home to a plethora of music festivals, catering to all genres from country to punk rock. Most festivals last for three days, so you can make a weekend out of it.
With on-site camping, activities, food, and drinks available, these festivals are a great way to immerse yourself in music and culture.
Old Settler’s Music Festival Featured Image by: John Grubbs, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons