Three Days of Music, Culture and Community to Benefit the Central Texas Food Bank
AUSTIN, TX — This weekend, the Austin Reggae Festival returns to Vic Mathias Shores on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Auditorium Shores) for its 30th annual celebration of music, community and positive vibes. From April 18-20, festivalgoers can enjoy an unforgettable experience featuring performances by legendary reggae artists, including Anthony B and Third World.
Attendees are sure to enjoy treats for all their senses including a variety of flavorful food options from local chefs offering vegan, vegetarian and traditional items. There will also be a large market area featuring clothes, jewelry and other great gift ideas.
Tickets start as low as $25 and can be purchased by visiting austinreggaefest.com. The full music lineup includes:
Friday, April 18: Kabaka Pyramid, Perfect Giddimani, Mighty Mystic Saturday, April 19: Anthony B, Nattalie Rize, Black Prophet, Micah Shalom, Earthstron, Evening Echoes Sunday, April 20: Third World with Sg Kumar, Luciano with the Sharac Band, Mau Mau Chaplains, Watusi, Gospel Launched in 1994 in the spirit of Bob Marley, the event brings a passion of giving back with a portion of every ticket sold going to the Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB). Since inception, the iconic event has raised enough funds to provide 10 million meals to our neighbors in need making it the most impactful community fundraiser for CTFB.
"We are deeply grateful to the Austin Reggae Festival for 30 incredible years of bringing our community together in the spirit of music, joy, and compassion. The generosity of festivalgoers and the support of the event organizers help fuel our mission to provide Central Texans with immediate and equitable access to nutritious foods. Together, we are creating a stronger, more nourished community,” Mark Jackson, CTFB Chief Development Officer. The best way to experience the 2025 Austin Reggae Festival is by purchasing a weekend pass, which allows for access to all days of the event and in and out privileges at the event venue. Single-day tickets do not allow re-entry after leaving the venue. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. on Friday and at noon on Saturday and Sunday. The park closes at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. For the most current information on the Austin Reggae Festival, go to www.austinreggaefest.com or follow the event’s social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/AustinReggaeFest/; https://twitter.com/austinreggae; and https://www.instagram.com/austinreggaefestival/.
About the Central Texas Food Bank The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is the leading hunger-relief nonprofit in Central Texas, working to provide immediate and equitable access to nutritious food for individuals across its 21- county service area. Through a combination of direct-service programs and a network of approximately 250 nonprofit community partners, CTFB supports over 530,000 food-insecure individuals annually. To learn more about its impactful work and programs, visit centraltexasfoodbank.org.
