The KUT Festival
Schedule
Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX
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The inaugural KUT Festival brings together the best of Austin across two unforgettable days on the UT Campus, May 1—2. From powerful conversations with local leaders to live music that captures the city's soul, this celebration of public media and community offers something for everyone — including a full day of programming just for kids. FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, May 1 | LBJ Presidential Library
6:30 pm - The Future of Public Radio Journalism
Maria Hinojosa, Leila Fadel, Domenico Montanaro
7:15 pm - A Conversation with Senator Cory Booker
Saturday, May 2 | UT Campus
Live Music on the Main Stage
11:30 am - Melissa Carper
1:00 pm - J’cuuzi
2:30 pm - BLK ODYSSY
5:00 pm - Shakey Graves
Texas Book Talks Tent Presented by Texas Book Festival
Author conversations and signings, an Austin Poetry Showcase, panels on music fandom, Texas true crime, and Texas landscapes.
KUT for Kids | Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Live music from SaulPaul, Cloud Companion, and Strawbitty Yops. Meet children's authors Don Tate, Eliza Kinkz, and Anne Wynter. Hands-on activities with PEAS and Central Texas Pig Rescue.
The Street Fair | LBJ Library Lawn
Meet local nonprofits, listen to music, hear discussions on the KUT Considers Stage and enjoy a bite to eat from local food trucks.
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Where is it happening?
The University of Texas at Austin, 110 Inner Campus Drive,Austin,TX,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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