TCMF News
Austin — the most ambitious Texas Community Music Festival ever, TCMF IX, is nearly full. As of Feb. 1, only SEVEN openings remained for community music organizations to showcase their performance at the annual event, hosted by Central Market and the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble. Wednesday, April 16 is the only completely open date, with three sets still unbooked. Two sets are available Thursday, April 24 and single sets still available on Monday April 14…
Read MoreAustin — The second weekend of the Ninth Annual Texas Community Music Festival is almost filled and already we’ve received requests from new bands from throughout Central Texas. That means that, as always, this TCMF promises to be the best yet! Already a number of “surprises” are in the works. Please check out the schedule page for the dates and set availability and make plans to join us on stage or in the audience. For…
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TCMF 18
April 4-13, 2025
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.

Celebrating 50 Years of ACWE
TCMF was created by and is presented by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble.
This year, the Texas Community Music Festival honors our founding organization, ACWE, who is celebrating its 50th year in 2025, and continues to make our festival possible.