Austin’s spring music calendar is packed with five major festivals spanning pop, reggae, Americana, and country. Here’s your guide to every date, ticket price, and headliner.
At a Glance
- Christina Aguilera tops Sips & Sounds on March 13
- Austin Reggae Fest gets new owners after 30 years
- Old Settler’s moves to Driftwood in 2026
- Why it matters: One city, five genres, every weekend covered
The season kicks off with Sips & Sounds at Auditorium Shores on March 13-14. Single-day passes cost $65; a two-day wristband runs $100. Coca-Cola’s pre-SXSW pop showcase spotlights Aughts and 2010s icons plus rising stars.
Friday, March 13
- Christina Aguilera
- Major Lazer
- Grouplove
- Ravyn Lenae
- Skateland
Saturday, March 14
- Calvin Harris
- Foster the People
- Flipturn
- Caroline Hale
April brings two simultaneous festivals. Austin Reggae Fest returns to Auditorium Shores April 17-19. Day tickets are $40; weekend passes cost $115. After 30 years, founders Hugh Forrest and Pat Costigan have handed operations to Reggae Rise Up, a company that stages festivals in four other states. The Central Texas Food Bank remains the beneficiary.
Reggae Fest Headliners
| Artist | Date |
|---|---|
| Stephen Marley | Friday |
| Protoje | Friday |
| Original Koffee | Saturday |
| Iration | Saturday |
| Zion Marley | Sunday |
| Jesse Royal | Sunday |
The same weekend, Old Settler’s Music Festival convenes April 17-19 at Camp Ben McCulloch in Driftwood. Weekend camping passes are $199. The family-friendly event will relocate from Dale to Driftwood in 2026.
Old Settler’s Lineup
- Railroad Earth
- The Brothers Comatose
- Lindsay Lou
- Shinyribs
- Warren Hood with Emily Gimble
Country fans get a one-day blast on May 2 when the iHeartCountry Festival hits Moody Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 23. iHeartMedia personality Bobby Bones returns as host.
iHeartCountry Artists
- Kane Brown
- Lauren Alaina
- Shaboozey
- Parker McCollum
- Gretchen Wilson
According to News Of Austin, the festival season reflects Austin’s range: pop nostalgia, reggae legacy, roots intimacy, and country radio hits-all within city limits. Julia N. Fairmont compiled the listings for the outlet’s music section.
Key Takeaways
- Five festivals cover five weekends
- Auditorium Shores hosts two events back-to-back in April
- Reggae Fest ownership change ends a 30-year run
- Camping option available only at Old Settler’s
- Ticket sales open this month for iHeartCountry
