The Front Festival 2026 ★ Independent Music

Day 02 — The Front Festival: Independent Music

Hot, Texas music.

On August 29, join us at Swan Dive in the Red River Cultural District for our Annual Music Showcase, featuring acts from Texas and one-night-only headliners.

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DAY TWO: 2026 MUSIC SCHEDULE

7 PM — Community Panel

In partnership with the Red River Cultural District, doors open for a candid conversation with live musicians and artists about analog art practices, making music in Austin, Texas and the icons that inspire us all.

8 PM to 11 PM — Musical Acts and Guests

Lineup coming soon.

ALL NIGHT — Good Food & Cocktails

Enjoy festival cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Stop by the Future Front shop for merch and ways to support what we do year-round.

HOW TO ATTEND

One-day passes*for the Music Showcase are $20 to $40.

Weekend passes* for the entire festival are $50 to $100 and include access to both the Music and Film Showcases, as well as opening and closing pool parties. *All passes are free for Future Front members.

All donations throughout the festival will support the ten-year anniversary of our local arts and culture programs. We appreciate your support!

Reserve passes below.

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*If you are a Future Front member, please provide your name at the door for entry or head to members.futurefronttexas.org or futurefrontmembership.squarespace.com to access member rates for event tickets, applications & other perks at anytime.

MEET THE LINEUP

Our official lineup will be announced in July 2026. To have your music or film considered for this year’s showcases, submit your work by June 29, 2026.

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BEHIND THE FRONT FESTIVAL

The Front Fest is an end-of-summer festival, featuring independent music film and art in Austin, Texas.

Curated by Future Front, we put Texas women and LGBTQ+ artists at the front of our lineups. Returning for four days (August 27 to 30, 2026), this year’s festival will take place at at iconic venues across the city, including The LINE Hotel Austin pool, the Red River Cultural District and The Contemporary Austin—Laguna Gloria. A portion of all ticket sales support Future Front’s programs, which have distributed $1M in creative commissions and honorariums since 2015.

Since 2016, the festival has seen more than 6,000 guests and showcased more than 550 women and LGBTQ+ artists, musicians, filmmakers and cultural leaders. Learn more at thefrontfest.com/why.

To become a sponsor in 2026, email hello@futurefronttexas.org.

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PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT FESTIVAL

VENUE LOCATIONS + ACCESSIBILITY — The Front Festival will be held across three venues in 2025: The LINE Hotel Austin, Antone’s Nightclub and The Contemporary Austin—Laguna Gloria. All activities at all venues will occur on the ground floor and can be accessed by a wheelchair and other walking devices.

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