It’s one of the coolest events that happen during SXSW each year—the annual gathering in Austin, TX where thousands of artists and industry folks get together to celebrate independent music. It’s the Luck Reunion, and it’s hosted by Willie Nelson at his Western town just outside of Austin called Luck, TX, built during the filming of Red Headed Stranger.
This year, SXSW is a little funky, with organizers deciding it should run from Thursday, March 12th to Wednesday, March 18th as opposed to Monday through Sunday. Since the Luck Reunion is usually on the Thursday of SXSW, they’ve decided to do it on the Thursday after SXSW, March 19th.
Top names from the country and roots world set to appear are Kaitlin Butts, Joshua Ray Walker, Lukas Nelson, Angela Autumn, Fred Eaglesmith, Anna Tivel, Trampled By Turtles, and of course Willie Nelson with his Family Band. Appearing in songwriting showcases will be Dale Watson, Kelly Willis, James McMurtry, Willis Alan Ramsey, Dallas Burrow, Leon Majcen, Shelby Stone, Julianna Rankin, and more. See the full lineup below.
Along with these announced names, there are also “special guests” who usually are quite notable. Previous special guests have been folks like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell.
“Fourteen years in, Luck Reunion continues to be about bringing people together in meaningful ways,” says Matt Bizer, CEO and Founder of Luck Presents. “This year’s lineup beautifully represents that spirit, with legendary artists who’ve been part of our story from the beginning, new voices we’re excited to introduce to our community, and more than a few surprise guests that we can’t wait to reveal.”
Then the next day on Friday, March 20th, there will be a tribute to Todd Snider at Luck called “Todd Snider Rules!” No lineup has been announced just yet for that event.
Tickets to the Luck Reunion cane be very hard to come by. Giveaways are done randomly, so follow them on social media, and sign up for their email list for opportunities. They will also be holding a “Lucky Draw Live” event in Austin, Texas at the YETI Flagship store at 220 S. Congress Ave. on Saturday, February 21st. 3:00 PM: Doors, 5:00 PM: Wheel Spin, 5:30 PM: Live Music with Joshua Ray Walker.
THE 2026 LUCK REUNION LINEUP:
Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino
Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey
Alex Amen
Angela Autumn
The Animeros
Anna Tivel
The Band Loula
Booker T. Jones
BMI Writers in the Round featuring: Julianna Rankin, Leon Majcen, and Emma Ogier
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Deloyd Elze
Dylan LeBlanc
Folk Uke
Frank Mastra
Fred Eaglesmith
Gail Swanson
Ghostland Observatory
Hannah Cohen
Hudson Freeman
Joshua Ray Walker
Kaitlin Butts
Los Juanos
Luck Family Jam with Carrie Rodriguez & the Best of Luck Band
Lukas Nelson
Luna Roja
Particle Kid and Daniel Lanois
Penelope Road
The Redbird Songwriters Showcase featuring: Dallas Burrow, Willis Alan Ramsey, Dale Watson, Kelly Willis, and James McMurtry
Robert Lester Folsom
St. Vincent
Susto Stringband
Tom Jenkins
Trampled by Turtles
Visit Ft. Worth featuring: Cory Cross, Jack Barksdale, .Marcel., and Shelby Stone
Willie Nelson and Family
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