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19th Annual Bat Fest 2025 – September 6th
September 6 @ 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Join us for the 19th Annual BAT FEST – An Austin Festival Tradition that celebrates LIVE Music, Food, Family Fun, Children’s Activities, and of course, The Famous Congress Bridge Bats and the only festival in Austin that takes place on a bridge!
For the first time ever, BatFest will be bringing a fantastic lineup of local and regional Asian American artists, celebrating the rich diversity of music and culture that makes Austin so special! A full day of programing will feature entertainers from multiple countries of influence such as India, China, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and more with performance of dance, music, and theatrical performances. Children 10 and under free with an adult!
Special thanks to our VIBE Sponsors: Thomas J Henry and The City of Austin
Special thanks to our VIBE Sponsors: Thomas J Henry and The City of Austin
Other attractions
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- kid’s zone
- food and drink vendors
- 25 arts & crafts vendors
- the famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats!
Bat Viewing will take place on the bridge / below the bridge from the Statesman Lot (exact timing is not available as Mother Nature dictates here).
*event format, stage locations, all logistics subject to change.
North Stage
- 3:00pm
- 4:20pm Zak Loy
- 5:50pm RiFF RAFF
- 6:45pm Bat Costume Contest
- 6:55pm Giovannie and the Hired Guns
- 8:40pm Silversun Pickups
- 10:20pm Waka Flocka Flame
- DJ Grip between bands
Cost:
VIP $190
Price at gate $35 including all fees.
