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14 September 2026 – Eastside Kings Festival — Austin
By Editorial Team - September 14, 2026
Summary
Eastside Kings Festival celebrates its 13th edition today in East Austin, showcasing 20+ blues, jazz, and gospel acts across seven venues on 12th and Chicon.
Key Facts
- Eastside Kings Festival runs from 16:00–21:00 today in East Austin.
- The 13th edition features more than 20 blues, jazz, and gospel performers.
- Seven walkable venues around East 12th and Chicon preserve grassroots music traditions.
- Entities: Eastside Kings Festival, East Austin, Austin, Texas, Chicon Street, 12th Street
- Tags: eastside-kings-festival, austin, texas, blues, jazz, gospel, grassroots-festival
Eastside Kings Festival continues in historic East Austin today from 16:00–21:00.
Its 13th edition brings more than 20 blues, jazz and gospel acts across seven venues, all clustered around East 12th Street and Chicon. The neighbourhood format is exactly the sort of independent festival model worth preserving.
By preserving cultural roots and centering grassroots venues, Eastside Kings provides an authentic alternative to monolithic corporate music events, celebrating genuine blues and soul heritage.