About This Event
The Austin Chronicle’s 44th Annual Austin Music Awards, presented by BeatStars, returns Sunday, March 1, 2026, in celebration of Austin’s music community and this year’s Music Award winners at Antone’s Nightclub, in Downtown Austin, Texas.
Join us as we shine a light on the talent, creativity, and diverse sounds of the city with curated award presentations, Hall of Fame inductions, and live performances by winners and nominees as well as very special guests!
DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOW STARTS: 7:00PM | 18+
Catch the action live from Antone’s stage hall, or streamed live upstairs, where guests can also pick up Austin Music Awards posters and t-shirts and enjoy access to an additional bar throughout the night.
Benefiting SIMS Foundation, Austin’s nonprofit providing mental health and substance use recovery services for musicians, industry professionals, and their families.
Pick up a copy of The Austin Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards issue, on stands Thursday, February 26, to see the full list of winners revealed ahead of the celebration on Sunday, March 1!
For more information visit austinchronicle.com/austin-music-awards and follow @austinchronicle and @austinmusicawards on social media!
Meet the Organizer
