Next top Must-Attend Events in Texas for April and May 2018

Throughout the year, the state of Texas is filled with events, festivals, parades and more. As one of the most populous states, Texans enjoys an abundance of things to do. Texas offers events to satisfy almost any interest, including music, culture, fine arts, sports, food festivals and more. Visitors who want to know about what's happening in Texas should be prepared for a lengthy list of opportunities.

Apr 2018 AUSTIN

Old Settler's Music Festival

Apr 19-22, 2018
AUSTIN, TX

Featuring Grammy-winning artists from around the world, the annual Old Settler's Music Festival draws in thousands of visitors. Folks can enjoy camping out under the open stars, listening to bluegrass and other old-time favorites, or participating in crafts and music workshops.

Apr 2018 AUSTIN

Austin Reggae Festival

April 20-22, 2018
Auditorium Shores in AUSTIN, TX

Focused on ending hunger in Austin by raising money for the CAFB, the annual Austin Reggae Festival celebrates reggae culture with entertainment for the entire family. Visitors will enjoy in exciting musical performances, delicious third-world food, and unique craft shows.

Apr 2018 SAN ANTONIO

Fiesta San Antonio

APRIL 19-29, 2018
SAN ANTONIO, TX

Honoring the city's historical heritage, Fiesta San Antonio, staged every year in April, celebrates the Alamo's heroes and the Battle of San Jacinto with live entertainment, carnival rides, fireworks, feasts, parades, and much more.

May 2018 May - Jun 2018 KERRVILLE

Kerrville Folk Festival

May 24- June 10, 2018
KERRVILLE, TX

Attracting over 100 songwriters and their bands, the annual Kerrville Folk Festival brings country and folk music to the masses. Visitors of all ages and emerging artists can participate in songwriting competitions, music workshops, feasting, and camping at the Quiet Valley Ranch.

Jun 2018 Jun - Aug 2018 PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK

Texas Outdoor Musical Drama

June 1st - August 18th. 2018
PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK, TX

Known as the greatest outdoor musical drama in the world, the annual Texas Outdoor Musical Drama takes viewers back to the 1800s and brings to life the struggles and triumphs of historical settlers in the Texas Panhandle. Visitors can watch the spellbinding drama while eating an optional steak dinner.

Oct 2018 AUSTIN

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Oct. 5-7, 2018 - Oct. 12-14, 2018
Zilker Park in AUSTIN, TX

Texas has some of the greatest music festivals in the nation. Held every year in September, the Austin City Limits Music Festival features over 130 bands on eight stages for the ultimate outdoor musical extravaganza.

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Texas has one of the most active musical scenes in the United States. The annual South by Southwest festival, held every year in the early spring, features thousands of performers playing across nearly 100 different venues; in recent years, the festival has spread to include film, games and live theater as well. From June to August, “Texas,” an outdoor musical drama, retells the history of the Texas Panhandle in a custom-built amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon. Each May, more than 10,000 musical students compete in the Greater Southwest Music Festival in Amarillo.

The Texas theatrical tradition is strong. Every summer, the city of Kilgore enjoys the Texas Shakespeare Festival, performing several of the Bard's plays each season. El Paso promotes its multicultural heritage each March with the Siglo de Oro Drama Festival, a bilingual festival that performs both English and Spanish plays.

Lovers of the fine arts will find plenty of enticing opportunities throughout Texas. The Nasher Sculpture Center, housed in Dallas, is considered one of the finest collections of sculptures in the world. Fans of Impressionist and baroque art will revel in the newly upgraded facilities of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. The San Antonio Museum of Art is nearly as famous for its architecture as it is for its collection of Latin American art, one of the most complete collections of such art in North America.

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