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Crossroads Guitar Festival Returns to Austin with Eric Clapton

3/31/2026

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Crossroads Guitar Festival returns to Austin, Texas on September 26–27, 2026, marking its first appearance in the city and the 28th anniversary of Crossroads Centre Antigua, which supports addiction recovery.
Eric Clapton will perform both nights with first-time performers Pete Townshend, Trey Anastasio, and Tommy Emmanuel.
Tickets go on sale April 3 at 10 AM local time, as Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, and John Mayer return to the lineup.

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Crossroads Guitar Festival returns to Austin, Texas on September 26–27, 2026, marking its first appearance in the city and the 28th anniversary of Crossroads Centre Antigua, which supports addiction recovery.
Eric Clapton will perform both nights with first-time performers Pete Townshend, Trey Anastasio, and Tommy Emmanuel.
Tickets go on sale April 3 at 10 AM local time, as Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, and John Mayer return to the lineup.