Austin Reggae Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary this April. With ‘Good music. Good food. Good vibes.’, the festival is set to take place from April 18 to 20 at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park in the heart of downtown Austin.
The Austin Reggae Festival was held for the first time in 1994 in honor of one of the pioneers of reggae, the late Bob Marley. The event raises money for the Central Texas Food Bank and in the past three decades, it has donated more to the food bank than any other event
Highlights
- The 30th Austin Reggae Festival will be happening from April 18 to 20 at the Auditorium Shores.
- Attendees can look forward to a vibrant lineup of reggae artists, diverse food vendors offering global cuisines, an arts market, and more.
- Tickets are currently available for purchase through the official website.
From Beats to Bites: What’s Waiting at the Austin Reggae Fest
As the loving, kind, and giving community from Texas gather for the 2025 Austin Reggae Fest, there’s a lot that is exciting about this year’s festival. From the soulful sounds of the artists on stage to the mouthwatering flavors served by local vendors, the Austin Reggae Festival promises a feast for the senses and a celebration of culture.
Roots & Rhythms: The Music Lineup
The enduring legacy of reggae music will be celebrated at the 2025 Austin Reggae Fest. The festival will feature different reggae artists on the three days. Kabaka Pyramid, Anthony B, Third World ft Kumar, and many more artists are featured in the music lineup at the festival.
The full 2025 lineup, along with the timings, can be checked online at the official site. The festival will feature a Dub corner as well. The main stage will be presented by MC Jah Ray.
Flavors of the Festival: Food Vendors Lineup
From Caribbean to Mediterranean, Mexican, and Italian, the food vendors will be serving a variety of bites at the festival. There will be something to satisfy the palate of every festival-goer.
Check out the full list of vendors and their offerings at the festival online. On top of the music and the food, the festival will also have an Arts Market.
Where Is It Happening and When to Be There
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, located at 900 W Riverside Dr, Austin, will be the venue for the festival. Check out how to get to the fest.
The timings for the festival on the different days will be as follows:
- Friday, April 18 : 3 PM to 10 PM
- Saturday, April 19: 12 PM to 10 PM
- Sunday, April 20: 12 PM to 9:30 PM
No Ticket, No Vibe: How to Get Tickets?
Tickets for the 2025 Austin Reggae Fest are currently on sale online. Day passes (priced from $20 to $30) and Weekend passes (Normal – $60, VIP – $420) are available. The tickets shall be available to purchase at the gate as well.
Festival goers can also check out the dos and don’ts at the festival and go through the FAQ section for answers to their questions.
