Bat Fest 2026 celebrates 20 years of honoring Austin’s famous Mexican free-tailed bats on Saturday, Sept. 5, on South Congress Bridge, where 1.5 million bats take flight at dusk and fans of all ages can enjoy live music, arts and crafts, and fun children’s activities.

Advance tickets are just $15, with this year’s musical lineup featuring headliner Sheck Wes along with local appearances by Wild Child, Ben Kweller, Brooke Michelle, Mélat, Curtis Lee J Soulja, Patricia Vonne, Elijah Delgado, Eddie Angel, Sertified + Evita, Jelly Ellington, Tomar Williams, Nagavalli, Blakchyl, and DJ Grip.

Get tickets and see details HERE.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to Bat Fest 2026!

Contest ends Tuesday, August 25, 2026. See regulations.

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