Your daily dose of international reggae news for Friday, February 15! • Etana wowed the press last weekend in Los Angeles • Morgan Heritage wins his second Grammy • Ziggy Marley announces 2019 Rebellion Rises tour dates Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival. Advance tickets for […]
ATX Sound System: Happy Valentine’s Day 2019
They Call It Lover’s Rock! Ah, Valentine’s Day. What better time of year to consider reggae’s romantic side? Lovers’ Rock was a style of reggae music that emerged in the mid- to late-1970s. It typically featured slower rhythms, sweeter vocals and a focus on romantic lyrics. It was also a style initially dominated by female […]
Reggae News You Can Use For Feb 13, 2019
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Wednesday, February 13! • BMG’s new Trojan Jamaica label will showcase local music • Kebra’s debut single is titled “Ring” • Michael Franti & Spearhead announce 2019 summer tour Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival. Advance tickets […]
Reggae News You Can Use For Feb 12, 2019
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Tuesday, February 12! • Reggae on the River co-founder Carol Bruno dies • Samini’s launch of “Untamed” album in Seattle is a success • Why Africa needs another Bob Marley Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival. Advance tickets […]
Reggae News You Can Use For Feb 11, 2019
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Monday, February 11! • Chelsea Stewart chooses to sing reggae’s message of love • Royal Albert Hall reggae show sells out in three hours • Sting and Shaggy win Grammy, then announce 2019 UK tour Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the […]
Austin Lodging
There is absolutely NO overnight camping at Auditorium Shores for the Austin Reggae Festival or any other event - all patrons must leave the park when the music ends at 10:00 pm.
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Parking Info
We strongly encourage you explore the various green options for getting to Auditorium Shores. Carpool, take a free shuttle bus, Metrorail or even ride a bike! Austin has many options available. Note that for 2018, the shuttle bus pickup location has changed to the TX DOT Riverside Campus at 150 East Riverside Drive. Shuttle bus only available on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22
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Get Directions
We are excited that the 2018 Austin Reggae Festival will be at Auditorium Shores again, 800 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704.
Click Here for map and directions to this amazing downtown park.