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 – Texas Community Music Festival 18 audiences enjoyed some fabulous weather and memorable performances all week at Central Market North. Tuesday’s performances included ACC Jazz Band II and Brushy Creek Brass Band. Wednesday featured a stirring set from the award-winning Silver Thistle Pipes and Drums, and an all star session by our very own Todd Sloan and the Westbank Strings All Star Revue. Thursday, as is our tradition, featured who else? The Thursday Night…
AUSTIN – The Texas Community Music Festival continued Monday at Central Market North with some tasty jams from Megatune Band as well as five-time TCMF participant Kat’s Porch Jam. Skies were clear and sunny. The playground was filled with the laughter of children at play. And the music was flat out awesome! TCMF 18 continues Tuesday with Day 5 of our 10-day festival, featuring the ACC Jazz Ensemble II and the Brushy Creek Brass Band.…

