13th Annual Eastside Kings Festival
East 12th St & Chicon St
Austin ,TX 78702
Eastside Kings Festival brings the sound of Blues, Jazz, and Gospel to Historic East Austin near East 12th St & Chicon in Austin, gathering neighbors for a lively, music-filled evening across multiple nearby venues.
This long-running community festival is packed with live performances, local vendors to browse, cool cars to admire, and some of Austin’s best soul food—an easy way to spend a winter evening soaking up local culture and supporting the arts.
Quick Facts
- Date: January 2, 2026
- Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Location: Seven venues within a block of the corner of East 12th St & Chicon (Historic East Austin), Austin, TX
- Admission: $25 wristbands; $100 VIP badges
Plan to arrive early to get oriented since the festival spans several venues within a tight walkable area. For anyone searching for things to do in Austin, live music in East Austin, or a community festival in Austin, Texas, this is a can’t-miss weekend tradition.
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