The Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival honors Fort Worth's pivotal historical role in developing Western Swing music. The festival features performances by legendary and contemporary artists, educational content about genre pioneers like Bob Wills and Milton Brown, and cultural programming at premier venues including National Hall and Will Rogers Auditorium.
Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival
Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival
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Four-day western swing music festival celebrating Fort Worth's role as the birthplace of the genre, November 12-15, 2026.
Lineup
- Jody Nix and the Texas CowboysHeadlinerNational Hall
- Jake Hooker & the OutsidersHeadlinerNational Hall
- Bob Wills Texas PlayboysHeadlinerNational Hall
- Billy Mata and the Texas TraditionHeadlinerNational Hall
- The Kristyn Harris BandHeadlinerWill Rogers Auditorium
- Dave Alexander 65-Piece Symphony OrchestraHeadlinerWill Rogers Auditorium
- Mary Lee & Caesar's CowboysNational Hall
- Greg Gibbs & Texas Standard TimeNational Hall
- Luke MoodyNational Hall
- Grace PartridgeNational Hall
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Quick Info
- Location
- Fort Worth
- Dates
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026 (America/Chicago)
- Stages
- 2
- Venue Type
- Indoor / Outdoor / Camping
- Accessibility
- Multiple seating options available including reserved seating, corner seating, wall seating, and VIP hall configurations at both National Hall and Will Rogers Auditorium
- Amenities
- Dance FloorCamping
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Festival packing essentials
Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Outdoor festivals = hours of sun exposure
Refillable water bottle
Most festivals have free refill stations
Earplugs (high fidelity)
Protect your hearing without dulling the sound
Portable phone charger
Phone dies fast at multi-day festivals
Festival camping gear
For multi-day festivals with on-site camping
Rain poncho
Lighter than a jacket, packs into a tiny ball
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