Upcoming Texas Music Festivals & Events
Here are some select upcoming fun Texas events - carnivals, festivals, music concerts, rodeos, chili cookoffs, and more - to get on your calendar. These Texas festivals and events are typically multi-day events with lots of fun things to keep you and the kids entertained. Keep coming back because on a weekly and monthly basis we add new Texas carnivals, rodeos, music festivals, and more to the calendar.
Have fun! If you know of an event that you think we should add to the Texas Events Calendar or if you are planning an event you would like to have included on the upcoming events calendar, send us an email.
You should also check out:
- Music and Event Reviews - our write-up of some of the fun events that we have attended - these articles will help you decide if you want to attend one of these fun festivals and music events
- Favorite Music Festivals - our list of the best Texas events and music festivals we are aware of
- Music and Events Page - some links and other information on Texas music
May Events & Festivals
| Scarborough Renaissance Festival | Waxahachie |
1-28 |
This is a Renaissance-themed festival based on the year 1533, during the reign of England’s King Henry VIII housed in a 35 acre 'village within a 167 acre site. The lively entertainment draws more than 200,000 visitors who are entertained by more than 2,000 staff and artists. |
| Buc Days | Corpus Christi |
1-6 |
Are you ready? Celebrating 75 years with carnival, rodeo, parades, cook off, trail ride, and so much more. |
| Mayfest | Fort Worth |
3-6 |
Celebrating 40 years of fun with rides, market, festival edibles and great entertainment including 3 dedicated music stages and 4 art stages. |
| Fiesta West Texas | Odessa |
3-6 |
Food, family entertainment, live concerts nightly, carnival and more. |
| Cinco de Mayo | Alpine |
4-6 |
This annual celebration kicks off with an enchilada supper, a parade on Saturday and the weekend ends on Sunday with a cook-off. Live performances, a street dance and food/vendor booths can be found at various locations throughout the city. |
| Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games | Arlington |
4-6 |
The skirl of the Pipes, the cheers of encouragement for the Athletic events, and the swirling of the Highland Dancers reminds all Scots of their rich and glorious heritage. |
| Katy Heritage Festival | Katy |
5 |
The festival features re-enactment 1860's Base ball. The players dress in 1860's uniforms and play by the original rules. There will also be live music, food, vendors, and activitities and games for the children! It is a free event - watch it grow! |
| Old Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival | Austin |
5-6 |
This free family Austin traditio is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas, attracting over 300,000 people per event. |
| Western Heritage Classic | Abilene |
10-12 |
This is a celebration of the traditions of ranching lifestyle featuring working cowboys from famous ranches! Features live music on Friday night with Zach Harmon, Saturday Night with Casey Donahew Band. Other events include a chuck wagon cookoff, trade shows, ranch rodeo, and a benefit dinner dance with Rhinestone Round-up. |
| High Water Music Fest | Highlands |
11-13 |
Music on the San Jacinto River consists of 3 days of free river side camping, 1 day of music: 11 bands, 1 stage. The headliners include Sundance Head, Christen Sawyer, Positive Disturbance, and Last House on The Left. |
| Texas Crab Festival | Crystal Beach |
11-13 |
Try some of the tastiest food on the gulf along with live music, crab races, food and craft vendors, carnival and washer tournament. |
| Plutopia | Round Top |
11-13 |
This three-day gathering will be devoted to the subject of FutureMusic. The event will combine full-blown concerts as well as smaller performances, interactive displays and demonstrations on the Plaza and symposia and workshops across the Institute’s 200-acre campus. |
| Pickin' In The Pines | Mineola |
17-19 |
It could also be called "Pickin', Campin', Vistin', Barbecuin', Story Swappin', Relaxin', Sippin', Strollin', and Listenin' in the Pines. It's a weekend event, so most folks arrive with tents or self-contained camper trailer and it's BYOB. So bring your own instrument of choice and enjoy. |
| Cherokee Creek Festival | Cherokee |
18-19 |
A superb 2 day festival with an excellent line up of musicians, food and non alcohol beverages included in ticket price as well as gift for each attendee, plus a silent auction.. BYOB on alcohol beverages. |
| Main Street Days | Grapevine |
18-20 |
Taste the international wines, beers and pizza. Dine at the Pizza Piazza, dance to continuous entertainment, find your favorite festival food and shop the day away. Main Street Days is a fun-filled festival perfect for the entire family |
| Wildflower Festival | Richardson |
18-20 |
This festival is an award-winning, multi-day eclectic arts and music festival featuring three main outdoor stages, a Singer/Songwriter stage, the Wild! Marketplace, the Taste of Texas Food Garden, the family friendly Kidz Korner, and a whole lot more! |
| Taste Addison | Addison |
18-20 |
A tasty weekend blend of food, music and family fun.This is North Texas’ most eagerly anticipated annual festival, with some of the world’s best bands and fantastic foods from more than 60 Addison restaurants offering generous samplings of their menus at special prices. The musical entertainment this their 20th year features Mat Kearney, Wade Bowen, Rhett Miller & The Serial Lady Killers, and The Dirty Guv’nahs. |
| Pasadena Strawberry Festival | Pasadena |
18-20 |
Celebrate Pasadena's heritage that attracts over 60,000 visitors. You, too, are invited to enjoy three fun-filled days of activities, attractions and entertainment the whole family will enjoy. |
| Cameron Dewberry Festival | Cameron |
19 |
Enjoy a cobbler and cake bake-off, bicycle decorating contest/parade, pet parade, Dewberry Dash 5k, classic car show, food booths, arts and crafts show, youth fishing tournament, horseshoe tournament, farmer's market, entertainment and more! It's where the fun begins! |
| Spartan Sprint Texas | Burnet |
19-20 |
Beginners to hardcore warriors and marathon runners alike come out to test themselves on the insane obstacles! This race is comprised of mud runs, obstacles, trail racing, physical challenges and mental challenges all three miles. |
| Rock Bandera festival | Bandera |
19-20 |
Gather at the "Cowboy Capital of the World" for a festival where chrome meets the cowboy. Entertainers include Stoney LaRue, Cody Canada, Wade Bowen and more. |
| Liberty Fest | Farmers Branch |
25-26 |
This family friendly, outdoor, patriotic event will feature free concerts with Styx and Gin Blossoms and also featuring a Firefighters Combat Challenge, a Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show and an Outdoor Expo with kayaking, archery, rock climbing and a ropes course. |
| CityArts Festival | Dallas |
25-27 |
ARTFEST attracts more than 200 visual artists from throughout the country as well as huge audiences of art aficionados. In addition to the juried art show, a collection of antique cars and out of town ArtCars will be on display throughout the weekend. |
| Kerrville Folk Festival | Kerrville |
24-June 10 |
Beginning in 1972 this is the longest continuously running music festival of its kind in North America. Over 30,000 guests come from all over the world to experience the magic of what is simply called “Kerrville”. The Festival is known as a Mecca for singer songwriters of varying musical style and where the beginner has the opportunity to play their music along- side master craftsmen. |
| Moonlight Music Festival | Meridian |
25-27 |
Two day fun music festival with camping and lots of great bands and it's a fund raiser for central Texas veterans with a special attention being put on the young OIF OEF veterans |
| Crawfish Festival | Fredericksburg |
25-27 |
Food and fun for all ages plus kids area and craft booths for shopping |
| Katy Rocks MusicFest | Katy |
26 |
They will have students performing and guest appearances from American Idol stars Artist Teebo and Wendy Taylor plus Macy Medford. |
New Braunfels |
26-27 |
Couldn't get much better than listening to Pat Green, Roger Creager and Jason Boland all on the same weekend. |
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| Lavender Festival | Gainesville |
26-28 |
Make plans now to join in celebrating the lavender bloom! Enjoy lavender bouquet cutting, music and shopping.
There will be vendors with everything from antiques, art, hand crafted items, pony rides, Grayson Hills Winery, and much more set up around the lavender field. |
June Events & Festivals
| Kerrville Folk Festival | Kerrville |
June 1-10 |
Beginning in 1972 this is the longest continuously running music festival of its kind in North America. Over 30,000 guests come from all over the world to experience the magic of what is simply called “Kerrville”. The Festival is known as a Mecca for singer songwriters of varying musical style and where the beginner has the opportunity to play their music along- side master craftsmen. |
Millsap |
1-2 |
Raz On The Braz is an annual three day music festival featuring more than 20 various Texas Artists. |
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| Dog Days of Denton | Denton |
1-2 |
The attendees can enjoy a canine couture fashion show , live entertainment, demos and performances by canines and their trainers, “Glamfur” photos, canine contests, vendors, pet care information, pet rescue groups and fantastic festival foods. |
| Melody Ranch Bluegrass Festival | Sherman |
1-2 |
Make the 6th annual event the best ever by attending this. |
| Western Swing | Snyder |
5-9 |
From Tuesday evening through Saturday evening, this festival is a gala showcase for Texas Swing Music performed by approximately 90 members of the best swing bands in Texas. |
| Rockin' the River Live on the Trinity | Ft Worth |
7/14/ 21/28 |
There is no better way to beat the Texas heat than jumping in the Trinity River and floating up to the best seat in the house for a summer full of free concerts or bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the concert in the shade from the banks of the Trinity. |
| Rockport Music Festival | Rockport |
7-9 |
This festival is a very special mix of Texas blues and Texas songwriters with the perfect amount of west coast spice to finish it off for 3 days of music you will savor for a long long time |
| Ziker Hillside Theater Pops Concert | Austin |
8-9 |
The Austin Civic Orchestra will once again present this concert. Featured as part of this program is the popular annual raffle drawing for a chance to conduct the ACO's finale performance of Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. |
| Love Bug Festival | Magnolia |
8-10 |
Love Bug theme games, contests, hayrides, food, vendors, art & crafts, inflatables, splash pad |
| Lavender Festival | Blanco |
8-10 |
Tour many of the local lavender farms where you will experience the beauty of lavender in the fields and the unique vision of each farmer for the 8th year |
| Shimporee | Aransas Pass |
8-10 |
Home of the largest shrimp festival in TX with live entertainment and dancing all weekend, culinary events, carnival rides and more |
| Wildcatter Weekend | Beaumont |
9-10 |
A Rowdy & Raucous Celebration before the Boom! Plenty of activities throughout the day including: Wash Day & Sewing, Hat Decorating, "Shave and a Haircut" Two Bits!, Calf Roping Practice, Stick Horse Races, Button Spinners. |
| Juneteenth Celebration | Odessa |
14-17 |
Musical entertainment, food vendors, bazaar, parade, children activities all to celebrate the day slaves in Texas learned of their emancipation. |
| Legends of Western Swing Music Festival | Wichita Falls |
14-16 |
3 days of toe-tappin' fun in a smoke and alcohol free environment. Each band plays an afternoon set and then returns to play again each evening. Dance the days away on 2 large dance floors in cool, air-conditioned comfort |
| Formula Expo | Austin |
15-17 |
This expo is a unique way to experience how the most advanced race cars and elite drivers come together to create the world’s most popular motorsport. |
| Fort Griffin Fandangle | Albany |
21-30 |
The oldest outdoor musical in Texas will have many activities around town this year with all the unique shops open and ready to greet the thousands of visitors. |
| Rock'n Riverfest | Llano |
29-30 |
The celebration of Independence Day will be on the Llano River. The two day festival features an Arts and Craft Fair, Food, the Rock'n 4wheel King of the Hill, Children's fun park, Miss Sparkle Contest, Car Show, BBQ cookoff, Fish Fry, Street Dance and Fireworks Display. |
| Aqua Boom | Kingsland |
30-July 4 |
Activities on Saturday and Sunday with the Fireworks display over the 2900 Bridge on July 4th. |
July Events & Festivals
| Aqua Boom | Kingsland |
1-4 |
Activities on Saturday and Sunday with the Fireworks display over the 2900 Bridge on July 4th. |
| Kaboom Town | Addison |
3 |
Features dazzling fireworks choreographed to music, plus food, live music, The Addison Airport Air Show featuring spectacular Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s historic warbird flyovers and more. |
| 4th on Broadway Celebration | Lubbock |
3-4 |
This free, outdoor family event celebrates unique musical cultures, artistic dynamism and diversity of the South Plains.The event attracts in excess of 100,000 people from Texas, Eastern New Mexico, and Oklahoma. |
| Caribfest | Houston |
4-8 |
The largest Caribbean festival in Texas features Caribbean arts, crafts & jewelry, West Indian cuisine, concerts, parties and the Parade of the Bands. The Park features the parade of the bands, masqueraders, steel drums, parade floats, kids carnival and live entertainment from around the world. |
| July Jubilee |
Brady |
6-7 |
The 85th annual celebration features a two-day carp fishing tournament, downtown street parade, mud volleyball tournament, fireworks and live music. The fireworks display will be held on Sunday, July 3rd followed by more live music. |
| Rockin' the River Live on the Trinity | Ft Worth |
12/19/ 26 |
There is no better way to beat the Texas heat than jumping in the Trinity River and floating up to the best seat in the house for a summer full of free concerts or bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the concert in the shade from the banks of the Trinity. |
| Taste of Dallas | Dallas |
13-15 |
The best chefs, restaurants, artists, sports teams, kids' activities and bands in North Texas are gearing up for the biggest Taste yet in Dallas' own Fair Park July 13-15. Nothing goes better with great food than excellent music! |
| Night in Old Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
20-21 |
Night in Old Fredericksburg features German country music, folk dancers, and the best food in the Hill Country, including the famous Opa's sausage. |
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