The Kerrville Folk Festival returns for its 54th consecutive year, running May 21 through June 7, 2026, at Quiet Valley Ranch just south of Kerrville, Texas. Founded in 1972 by Rod Kennedy, the festival stands as the oldest continuously running music festival in Texas and one of the world’s most respected gatherings dedicated to songwriting. Over nearly three weeks, the ranch becomes a shared village where songs, stories, and community take center stage, drawing songwriters, families, and listeners from around the globe.
The 2026 lineup brings together artists across generations, including James McMurtry, Brandy Clark, S.G. Goodman, The Vandoliers, Lilly Hiatt, Jon Muq, The East Pointers, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Jason Ricci, and Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters. A cornerstone of the festival, the Grassy Hill New Folk Competition returns during the opening weekend, continuing a tradition that has supported emerging songwriters since 1973. Alongside performances, the campground remains a vital part of the experience, hosting late-night jams and spontaneous collaborations that have defined Kerrville for more than five decades.