The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar has announced its full 2024 lineup today.
| The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, a cornerstone of Austin’s holiday season for nearly five decades and three-time award winner of the 2024 Austin Community’s Choice Awards, announces their phenomenal music lineup for this year’s bazaar, happening Saturday, Dec. 14 – Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at the Palmer Events Center (located at 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704). Tickets for this year’s event are now on sale at their website here. Kids 12 years and under get free admission, single-day tickets are just $12 and festival goers can get a season pass for admission to the entire bazaar for $60. This year’s Bazaar will feature performances from 30 total bands over 10 days, showcasing a wide range of national award-winning artists, emerging talents and established names, playing everything from blues to rock, Latin, country and pop. With a diverse range of performances, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar offers a musical experience that celebrates Austin’s rich musical heritage all on an intimate stage with plenty of seating and room to dance all around it. This year’s music lineup includes Ray Benson, frontman of the GRAMMY-winning Asleep at the Wheel, Austin Music Awards Band of the Year winner Shinyribs, the legendary Marcia Ball, and GRAMMY-winning country artist Rick Trevino. The lineup also includes local powerhouse talents like Kelsey Wilson of Wild Child, Latin GRAMMY nominee Gina Chavez and guitar virtuoso Jackie Venson. You can find the full lineup and performance schedule here. Media interested in attending can RSVP here. |
| “For our 49th season, we’ve put together a lineup that reflects Austin’s musical roots while also highlighting fresh and exciting performers,” said Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Producer & General Manager Anne Johnson. “Get ready for an unforgettable 10 days of live music and holiday fun!” The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar promises an artful shopping experience enhanced by live performances, well-stocked bars, food vendors and a festive vibe creating a lively and inclusive environment. Open from 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily with three bands a day. More local artists that will be performing at this year’s bazaar include Carolyn Wonderland, Hot Club of Cowtown, Madam Radar, Matthew Logan Vasquez of Delta Spirit, Brennen Leigh, Beat Root Revival, Como Las Movies, BettySoo, The Tiarras and many more. As mentioned above, you can find both the full artist and musician lineup now on the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar website here. Sponsors for the 49th annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar include The Austin Convention Center Department, Juice Consulting, Stella Artois, The Goose on Lime Creek, Edible Austin, We Are Blood, The Holiday Inn, Hello Trouble Hall, The Line, RK Audiology, Nomad Sound and Dylan James Homes. Media sponsors include Sun Radio, The Chronicle, Tribeza, Culture Map, and Almost Real Things. |
ARMADILLO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR HISTORY: The Bazaar’s roots trace back to the iconic Armadillo World Headquarters, a legendary venue known for its eclectic mix of music and arts. The Armadillo World Headquarters, founded in 1970, was a hub for Austin’s counterculture movement and a gathering place for musicians, artists, and creative talent. It became famous for its laid-back atmosphere and innovative programming. Artists like Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Emmyloo Harris and Elvis Costello used it to empower their careers. The magic of the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar tradition was born in a fateful moment in 1975 when Bruce Willenzik, then kitchen manager of the Armadillo World Headquarters, now the Executive Producer of Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, and Lucinda Williams had a fortunate conversation. She made a casual comment that inspired Bruce saying it was too bad her artist friends did not have a warm, dry place to sell their art during Christmas. As the Armadillo World Headquarters evolved, so did the Christmas Bazaar, which has since moved through various iconic Austin venues, including Cherry Creek Plaza, the Austin Opry House Ballroom (later named “The Terrace”), Austin Music Hall, and the Convention Center. Now hosted at the Palmer Events Center on Barton Springs Rd., the festival has maintained its commitment to the original spirit of the Armadillo World Headquarters—celebrating creativity and fostering artistic growth. Armadillo producers Bruce Willenzik, Annie Harding, and Anne Johnson have dedicated themselves to supporting an ever-growing community of artists and musicians with the warmth of the holiday spirit in one of Austin’s longest running traditions. |
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