Article Contributed by Mike
Published on 2026-03-05
The 39th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival announces their schedule of bands and workshops for April 17–19, 2026 at Camp Ben McCulloch, 18301 Ranch to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, Texas in the Texas Hill Country.
“OSMF 2026: Back to Ben” marks a reimagined festival experience centered on music, community, and family-friendly fun with a weekend of Americana, roots, bluegrass, camping, yoga, workshops and late-night jams.
Three-Day General Admission and single day passes, Youth, and Child festival passes along with optional Early Entry and Parking upgrades are available. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
For Tickets, full lineup details and festival information: OldSettlersMusicFest.org
Old Settler’s Music Festival 2026 schedule:
Thursday, April 16
6 p.m. Open Mic
Friday, April 17
Pavilion Stage
8:45 a.m. Gentle Morning Yoga
11 a.m. Workshop: writing and arranging with Foggy Memory Boys
12:30 p.m. Feeding Leroy
2 p.m. Foggy Memory Boys
3:30 p.m. Two Runner
5 p.m. Magoo
Main Stage
6:45 p.m. Lindsay Lou
9 p.m. Brothers Comatose
Saturday, April 18
Pavilion Stage
8:45 a.m. Gentle Morning Yoga
10 a.m. Workshop: Fiddle & Banjo with Michael Cleveland and Cody Looper
11 a.m. Ira Thorne
12:30 p.m. Brother Thunder
2 p.m. Warren Hood Quartet with Emily Gimble
3:30 p.m. Louisiana Surf Department
5 p.m. Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
Main Stage
6:45 p.m. The Last Revel
9 p.m. Railroad Earth
Sunday, April 19
Pavilion Stage
8:45 a.m. Gentle Morning Yoga
10 a.m. Workshop: The Mandolinist’s Double Stop Chop Shop with Billy Bright
11 a.m. Youth Talent Competition
12:30 p.m. Billy Bright Band
2 p.m. Shelby Means
4 p.m. Shinyribs
As a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing American roots music, Old Settler’s continues its tradition of creating an intimate, community-focused festival experience.
About Old Settler’s Music Festival
Founded in 1987, Old Settler’s has grown into a nationally recognized multi-day festival celebrating Americana, bluegrass, folk, and roots music. Past performers include Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, The War and Treaty, Alison Krauss, Los Lobos, The Jayhawks, The Milk Carton Kids, and The McCrary Sisters. Texas favorites including Sarah Jarosz, Shakey Graves, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Shinyribs have also graced the Old Settler’s stage.
