Eastside Kings Festival

The Eastside Kings Festival takes place October 17-18, 2026, across five venues on the 1800 block of East 12th Street in Austin. The festival features over 15 blues and jazz bands each day, performing from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local vendors will be on-site Saturday, and a classic car show is scheduled for Sunday. Wristbands are $30 per day and provide access to all venues. The Eastside Kings Foundation has worked for 14 years to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of African American blues, jazz and gospel music while supporting local musicians.