Austin Blues Festival has released its musical lineup and list of acts for its fifth annual gathering at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in Austin, Texas, on April 25-26, 2026. The event, co-presented by the esteemed Antone’s Nightclub and the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, will feature performances by Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton, BADBADNOTGOOD, Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos, Eric Johnson, Larkin Poe and others.
Also making the list for the 2026 gathering are The War and Treaty, Chaparelle, Los Amigos Invisibles, D.K. Harrell, Annie & The Caldwells, Huston-Tillotson Jazz Orchestra, and Pinettes Brass Band & New Breed Brass Band. More artists will be added to the roster before the event’s arrival in spring. Austin Blues Festival builds off the city’s eclectic sound and appreciation for the arts, with particular reverence for the blues as delivered by a range of legendary acts and emerging talents.
“Each year, Austin Blues Festival brings together generations of music lovers and introduces new audiences to our amazing and unique lineup of artists,” said Will Bridges, co-owner of Antone’s and Austin Blues Festival. “Our 2026 programming represents the incredible depth and diversity of music today—from its traditional roots to its modern innovations—and we’re thrilled to share this experience with the Austin community and music fans from around the world.”
“We are excited to co-present the 2026 Austin Blues Festival with Antone’s, a legendary and cherished Austin institution,” said Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, CEO of Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. “The lineup guarantees an unforgettable musical experience lighting up Moody Amphitheater against the backdrop of beautiful Waterloo Park. The energy these musicians bring, combined with the emotion and history of the Blues, will make Waterloo Park come alive in ways you simply have to feel to believe. We are thrilled to welcome the community for a weekend that’s powerful, joyful, and deeply Austin.”
For tickets and additional information, visit www.austinbluesfestival.com.
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