With the music community descending on Austin this week, there are plenty of opportunities to catch an eclectic mix of performers. Today, we recommend checking out BlackFinger Music Fest and the Kerrville Folk Festival Showcase.
The BlackFinger Music Festival is a long-running free music celebration happening on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Austin, Texas, at 1204 Regal Row. Now in its 14th year, this all-ages event runs from around 12:00 PM into the late night, featuring two stages of live performances and showcasing a rich mix of local talent and Austin favorites as part of the city’s vibrant music scene during the SXSW period. Performers slated for the day include Tomar & the FCS, Patrics Pike, Van Wilks, Cari Hutson & Good CO, Dave Scher, Rose Sinclair & Cocktail Steel, Flyjack, Henry Invisible, Marcus Morales, Jennifer Foster & The Audacity, Hector Ward & The Big Time, Ray Prim, Jeska & The Vanity Project, Guy Forsyth, Go Machine, Mau Mau Chaplains, South Austin Moonlighters, Pearl Z, and more, offering everything from blues and rock to roots and eclectic local sounds in a festive community atmosphere.
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Kerrville Folk Festival Showcase brings a slice of the famed Texas songwriting tradition to Radio Coffee & Beer in Austin as part of SXSW fringe events. Doors open around noon with music beginning at 1 :00 PM, featuring performances from acclaimed folk and roots artists such as Next of Kin, The Tiarras, Danny Malone, Anthony Da Costa, and Emilie Clepper among others. This daytime showcase celebrates the spirit of the legendary Kerrville Folk Festival by spotlighting strong songwriting, storytelling, and acoustic performances in an intimate South Austin setting during Austin’s vibrant mid-March music week.
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