The 39th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival announces lineup for April 17–19, 2026 at Camp Ben McCulloch, its beloved Texas Hill Country home. “OSMF 2026: Back to Ben” marks a reimagined festival experience centered on music, community, and family-friendly fun with a weekend of Americana, roots, bluegrass, camping, and latenight jams.
The 2026 lineup includes: Railroad Earth, The Brothers Comatose, The Last Revel, Lindsay Lou, Shinyribs, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Shelby Means, Two Runner, Magoo, Warren Hood Quartet with Emily Gimble, Billy Bright Band, Foggy Memory Boys, Feeding Leroy, Brother Thunder, Louisiana Surf Department and Ira Thorne Clifton who was the 2025 Youth Talent Contest winner.
Early Bird passes are now available including 3-Day General Admission and single day passes, Youth, and Child festival passes along with optional Early Entry and Parking upgrades. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out, they can be purchased at oldsettlersmusicfest. org. As a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing American roots music, Old Settler’s continues its tradition of creating an intimate, community-focused festival experience. Attendees can expect a welcoming, multigenerational family weekend of live music and camping as well as RV-friendly and tent-friendly camping beneath the Hill Country’s iconic oak trees. Clean facilities, shaded areas, and easy access to Onion Creek. Late-night campfire jams, music workshops, and family activities. A curated blend of Americana, folk, bluegrass, and roots and close proximity to Austin and nearby communities for essentials, food, and local attractions.
Founded in 1987, Old Settler’s has grown into a nationally recognized multi-day festival celebrating Americana, bluegrass, folk, and roots music. Past performers include Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, The War and Treaty, Alison Krauss, Los Lobos, The Jayhawks, The Milk Carton Kids, and The McCrary Sisters. Texas favorites including Sarah Jarosz, Shakey Graves, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Shinyribs have also graced the Old Settler’s stage.
Photos courtesy of Old Settler’s Music Festival
