Art City Austin's Fiesta
A two-day arts festival featuring an outdoor market, live music, dance performances, and interactive activities.
Celebrate 75 years of Austin creativity at Art City Austin’s Fiesta, the city’s longest-running arts festival. Returning September 26-27, 2026, to the newly renovated Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on iconic Rainey Street, Fiesta brings together the best of Austin’s music, art, food, and community in one vibrant, family-friendly weekend. Founded in 1950 as a juried arts and crafts fair, Fiesta has evolved alongside Austin while remaining true to its roots as a celebration of local artists and culture. Today, the festival continues that legacy with an outdoor Arts Market featuring more than 30 artisans and makers, live performances, interactive activities, and flavors that reflect the city’s diverse creative spirit. Visitors can enjoy two days of music and dance, from mariachi, folklórico, and Aztec dance to contemporary cumbia, Brazilian rhythms, jazz, and a Selena tribute by Bidi Bidi Banda. Highlights include performances by Riders Against the Storm, Los Desechos, Lesly Reynaga and Band, Frederico7, Los Gatos 512, and community groups from across Central Texas. Come for the party, stay for the art, and discover why generations of Austinites have made Fiesta one of the city’s most beloved traditions. FIESTA
