TCMF XIX NEARLY FILLED! WEEKNIGHT SLOTS REMAIN. HURRY!
TCMF XIX
May 1-10, 2026
Central Market North
Austin, Texas
The Texas Community Music Festival kicked off in Austin April 29, 2006, at Central Market North, and drew approximately 10,000 over the four days to the central Austin location, far exceeding expectations, and setting the stage for what has now become a Central Texas tradition.
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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 smoke has cleared from SXSW and Austin’s “festival season” is off and running. One of the unsung jewels of our city’s rich musical tradition is the Texas Community Music Festival, April 15-25 at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar. This year’s lineup promises to raise the bar yet again, and features a lineup of TCMF veterans mixed with a number of musical ensembles making their first appearance at Texas’ largest community music…
Read MoreAustin — TCMF11 is now booked for all one-hour sets on the main stage. We are, however, accepting applications for our waiting list, and ensembles wishing to apply will get an opportunity at cancellations depending on their order of application. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO TCMF, please check the Schedule page to see when you’re booked. Every form has been received and sets have been awarded, as usual, on a first come basis. We…
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