With spring on the way, another Austin music festival season is in the air. Fans of pop, country, blues, and anything in between have something to look forward to with this spring’s eclectic festival lineup. Check out some of the hottest festivals in store.
Sips & Sounds Music Festival
Auditorium Shores, March 7-8$60 Friday
Kick off your spring with the third annual Sips and Sounds fest. Launched in 2023, the Coca-Cola-sponsored music festival has become a refreshing hit among Austinites for its music, food vendors, and lively atmosphere. Slated to perform are headliners Halsey and Benson Boone, among other hit names like Khalid, AJR, and Suki Waterhouse. Tickets are rapidly selling out, but Friday tickets are still available, starting at $60.
Besame Mucho
Circuit of the Americas, April 5$275 general admission
After a successful Austin debut last year, Besame Mucho is returning to the race track for a second round. Even with fewer artists than last year – which might be beneficial to those indecisive on who to see – the one-day fest is once again stacked with a range of multigenerational Latin musicians, from trending acts like Carin León and Peso Pluma to beloved classics like Los Tigres del Norte and Hombres G. Tickets for Austin’s biggest Latin music event start at $275.
Two Step Inn
San Gabriel Park, April 5-6$179 day, $309 weekend
San Gabriel Park is turning into the world’s largest (outdoor) honky tonk for the third year in a row for Two Step Inn. Headlining Georgetown’s country-centered jamboree are prolific names like Miranda Lambert, Sturgill Simpson, Alan Jackson – who your parents will be happy to see – and Lynyrd Skynyrd – who your grandparents will be happy to see. And can we blame them? Alongside those country staples are Nelly and Diplo, hinting at some genre-bending surprises for the weekend.
Old Settler’s Music Festival
Old Settler’s Homestead (1616 FM 3158) in Dale, April 24-27$199 four-day pass
If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family, Old Settler’s Music Festival might be the perfect fit. Just 45 minutes south of Austin, the festival celebrates all things bluegrass and folk, with a lineup including Watchhouse, The Devil Makes Three, and The Travelin’ McCourys. Besides music, the festival will include arts-related activities and workshops for children as well as cozy campsites, creating a lively, community-oriented atmosphere perfect for springtime.
Austin Psych Fest
Far Out Lounge, April 25-27$75 day, $195 weekend
Austin Psych Fest has been serving rock and indie heads for years now, and they’re doing it again with a lineup people have already been raving about. The lineup includes Dinosaur Jr., Kim Gordon, and Yo La Tengo, feeling like an epic trip back to the Nineties, while more beloved acts with cult followings like Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Geordie Greep also take the stage. Dive into the vibrant world of psych rock and everything adjacent at the Far Out Lounge this April.
Austin Blues Festival
Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, April 26-27$80 day, $130 weekend
This year’s Austin Blues Festival is extra special as Antone’s, the blues venue responsible for the festival’s beginnings, marks its 50th anniversary. The festival will be filled with all-star jams featuring Austin household musicians like Jackie Venson and Sue Foley and non-local headliners Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Mavis Staples. Fresh and renowned talents will gather at Waterloo Park to celebrate the Austin blues scene – and keep an American tradition alive.
iHeartCountry Festival
Moody Center, May 3$81 general admission
If you’re eager for more country, rhinestone your cowboy hats and boots for iHeartCountry’s celebration of the genre’s biggest stars. Once again hosted by Bobby Bones, the one-night-only festival will feature big names like Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt, Brooks & Dunn, and Rascal Flatts, making many people’s dream country lineup come true. Though tickets start at $81, Ticketmaster surge prices go up to the hundreds. Fortunately, the event will be streaming on Hulu if you can’t make it to the Moody Center.
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the address of the Old Settler’s Homestead.
This article appears in February 7 • 2025.