Star Spangled Fest 2026 Austin
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Austin's iconic July 4th celebration returns bigger than ever for America's 250th birthday! Star Spangled Fest offers 8 hours of festivities at Auditorium Shores on Lady Bird Lake.
MORNING SPIN (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Kick off July 4th the Austin way with The Mushroom Cowboy and The Concourse Project. High-energy house music, craft coffee, cold drinks, local food trucks, and exclusive merch.
EVENING – Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert & Fireworks (4:30 PM – 10:00 PM): Austin's beloved free, family-friendly concert presented by H-E-B returns for its 49th year. Live performances by the Austin Symphony Orchestra culminate in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake featuring 2,432 aerial effects lighting up the Austin skyline. VIP upgrade options available. Great viewing spots include the Long Center lawn, South First Street Bridge, Congress Bridge, and Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge.
Free and open to the public. No vehicle parking at venue — use Valley Metro or park at Austin Convention Center, City Hall Garage, Palmer Events Center, or RiverSouth.
MORNING SPIN (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Kick off July 4th the Austin way with The Mushroom Cowboy and The Concourse Project. High-energy house music, craft coffee, cold drinks, local food trucks, and exclusive merch.
EVENING – Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert & Fireworks (4:30 PM – 10:00 PM): Austin's beloved free, family-friendly concert presented by H-E-B returns for its 49th year. Live performances by the Austin Symphony Orchestra culminate in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake featuring 2,432 aerial effects lighting up the Austin skyline. VIP upgrade options available. Great viewing spots include the Long Center lawn, South First Street Bridge, Congress Bridge, and Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge.
Free and open to the public. No vehicle parking at venue — use Valley Metro or park at Austin Convention Center, City Hall Garage, Palmer Events Center, or RiverSouth.
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Where is it happening?
Auditorium Shores (Vic Mathias Shores), 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, United States
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