TCMF NINETEEN
May 1-10, 2026
Central Market North
Austin, Texas
Join us for the 20th YEAR of our local, free, grassroots music festival, right here in Austin, TX!
The Texas Community Music Festival kicked off in Austin on April 29, 2006 at Central Market Cafe North. The very first TCMF drew approximately 10,000 attendees over the four-day event, far exceeding expectations and setting the stage for what has now become a ten-day tradition.
TCMF - Brought to you by ACWE
TCMF was created by and is presented by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble.
Texas Community Music Festival honors our founding organization, ACWE, who celebrated its 50th year in 2025 and continues to make our festival possible.
TCMF News
AUSTIN — The Sixth Annual Texas Community Music Festival is just six weeks away and it’s shaping up to be the biggest yet! As of March 19, only a few Tuesday evening slots remained for the 2011 festival, with all other nights booked at Central Market North and the Park at The Triangle. In addition to many TCMF veterans, we’re delighted to have a number of new groups join us for the Sixth Annual TCMF.…
UPDATE — One weekend timeslot has now opened up as a result of an unfortunate cancellation. Sunday, May 8, at 4:15 is now available for booking, as are weeknight slots at Central Market and the Park at The Triangle! Please book your weeknight sets ASAP, as we expect them to go quickly. Tell your friends, mark the dates and join us for the music!

