Top 10 Music Festivals in Texas for 2025
🎶 Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including the Music Festivals
Texas isn’t just a place — it’s a mood. A rhythm. A whole scene. And in 2025, the state is turning up the volume with a stacked lineup of music festivals for every vibe, from rodeo country to warehouse raves. Whether you’re a hip-hop head, EDM junkie, or just looking for a weekend escape, these are the Top 10 Music Festivals in Texas you won’t want to miss.
1. 🧡 Austin City Limits (ACL) – Austin
- Dates: Oct 3–5 & 10–12, 2025
- Genres: Indie, pop, rock, hip-hop, Latin
- Why go: Massive lineup + Zilker Park vibes + skyline sunsets
- Pro tip: Go Friday for fewer crowds + best food trucks
2. 🤠 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo – Houston
- Dates: Feb 25–Mar 16, 2025
- Genres: Country, pop, Tejano
- Why go: Rodeo + megastar acts (past: Beyoncé, Luke Bryan)
- Free days: Check for “Value Wednesdays” or carnival discounts
3. 🏜️ Neon Desert – El Paso
- Dates: TBA (Usually May)
- Genres: Latin, EDM, hip-hop
- Why go: Border culture meets downtown beats
- Past acts: Cardi B, J Balvin, Rezz
4. 🐴 CMA Fest Texas – Fort Worth
- Dates: June 2025 (TBA)
- Genres: Country, Americana
- Why go: Nashville vibes with Texas soul
- Details: Sponsored by 95.9 The Ranch & Texas Country Nation
5. 🎧 Lights All Night – Dallas
- Dates: Dec 27–28, 2025
- Genres: EDM, techno, bass
- Why go: NYE pre-party with next-level visuals
- For fans of: Zeds Dead, Subtronics, Illenium
6. 🌮 Mala Luna – San Antonio
- Dates: October 2025
- Genres: Latin trap, hip-hop
- Why go: Cultural blend + urban setting
- Bonus: Local food trucks + graffiti artists on site
7. 🎤 Float Fest – Gonzales
- Dates: July 2025
- Genres: Rock, rap, indie
- Why go: Music festival + river tubing combo
- Must-pack: Float, waterproof pouch, your best playlist
8. 🌵 UtopiaFest – Burnet
- Dates: November 2025
- Genres: Folk, psych-rock, acoustic
- Why go: Camp out under the stars — no fences, no BS
- For fans of: chill vibes, hammocks, craft beer
9. 🎶 SXSW Music – Austin
- Dates: March 10–15, 2025
- Genres: Everything — and we mean everything
- Why go: Discover new artists before they blow up
- Tip: Many unofficial shows are free
10. 🔥 JMBLYA – Dallas + Austin + Houston
- Dates: May 2025
- Genres: Hip-hop, rap, trap
- Why go: One of the best hip-hop lineups in the South
- Bonus: Each city = different pop-up vendors & merch
🎯 Final Word
If you’re a music lover in Texas, 2025 is your year. Plan your weekends, pack your gear, and get ready for stages lit with culture, fire lineups, and unforgettable energy.
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Looking for more ways to enjoy the Lone Star State? Check out our guide to 21 Free Things to Do in Texas This Summer.
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