AUSTIN, TX — Get ready for an exciting day of live music! The Texas Youth Music Festival takes over the Long Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands & Battle of the Voices! Presented by The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts as part of its 20th anniversary celebration!
Featuring 24 acts and 42 talented young musicians, this high-energy competition will showcase some of the brightest rising stars in Texas.
Two Shows. One Wristband. Nonstop Music!
Enjoy an afternoon and evening of incredible performances as young bands and vocalists compete for top honors.
Afternoon Show: 2:00–4:00 PM
Evening Show: 6:00–9:00 PM
One wristband gives guests access to both shows!
A Chance to Win a Session at ORB Recording Studios!
The competition heats up as young artists battle for a coveted recording session at ORB Recording Studios, a premier recording facility in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World!
Special Guest Performances!
While judges deliberate, audiences will enjoy performances by headliner INTO THE ATTIC and Level Up Musicians from The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
Don’t Miss It!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Long Center for the Performing Arts | Austin, TX
Tickets: $18 (including fees)
Get your tickets at the Long Center Box Office: https://my.thelongcenter.org/4467
Come cheer on the next generation of music stars and experience the excitement of live music in Austin!
Texas Youth Music Festival — Where Young Talent Takes Center Stage!
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