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Early bird tickets for the 12th annual Viva Big Be

Early bird tickets for the 12th annual Viva Big Bend (July 26-30, 2023) are on sale now at www.vivabigbend.com! We're planning approximately 65 shows in more than a dozen venues in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis and Terlingua. Make plans now for your far West Texas adventure next summer. Photo by Sarah Vasquez.

The 11th annual Viva Big Bend (presented by @birdd

The 11th annual Viva Big Bend (presented by @birddogwhiskey) wrapped up late last night, and it was an incredible 5 days! We'd like to thank all the musicians, sponsors, venues, VBB staff/volunteers, community leaders, sound crew (Meshed Up Productions) and thousands of music fans attending 65 shows in Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, Marathon and Terlingua. Planning is already underway for Viva Big Bend 2023 (July 27-30)! Early bird tickets will be on sale later this year. Photo by Sarah Vasquez.

We will be looking for Twisted X beer drinkers ton

We will be looking for Twisted X beer drinkers tonight at Viva Big Bend! We have hats to give out when we see you with a Pitmaster or McConauhaze can in your hands!

Viva Big Bend launched 10 years ago today! We sinc

Viva Big Bend launched 10 years ago today! We sincerely appreciate everyone who has attended and supported us over the years. VBB is a unique event in an amazing part of Texas. Many great memories have been made, with more than 500 artists performing in over 30 venues. This year we celebrate our 11th event (July 27-31), and we hope you're planning to join us!

One of the great Viva photos was taken on the very first night (Morry Sochat & the Special 20s - image by Blake Burwell). The very cool poster art for year 1 was created by Landry McMeans Art & Design.

Viva Big Bend 2022 is almost here! From July 27 th

Viva Big Bend 2022 is almost here! From July 27 through July 31, there will be 65 shows in 17 venues in Alpine, Marathon, Marfa, Fort Davis and Terlingua. The entire schedule is posted on our website (link in bio). Tickets are still available and so are a few hotel/ticket packages. The weather forecast looks pretty good. We can't wait to see everyone later this week! Photo by Michael Howard

Viva Big Bend 2022 is only a few days away! Kickin

Viva Big Bend 2022 is only a few days away! Kicking off Wednesday, July 27 with free shows in Terlingua and Fort Davis, the music festival will run through Sunday, July 31. More than 50 acts will perform in 17 venues in Alpine, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa and Terlingua. Wristbands and hotel packages are available on our website. Photo of Tomar & the FCs by Sarah Vasquez.

Viva Big Bend is hosting a special show on Thursda

Viva Big Bend is hosting a special show on Thursday, July 28: the "White Horse x Lost Horse" night! The White Horse is an iconic venue in Austin which regularly hosts artists who have played Viva over the years. We're making that connection official this year by bringing out a couple of the @whitehorseatx regulars (Silo Road and Adam Johnson) to play the @losthorsemarfa. Plus, Beth Coffey will host her popular two-stepping dance class. It'll be like it's East Austin in Marfa for a night! The show is included with a Viva Big Bend wristband or pay a cover charge at the door.

Viva Big Bend is July 27-31, and the full schedule

Viva Big Bend is July 27-31, and the full schedule can be found on our website. Year 11 features 65 shows throughout Marfa, Marathon, Terlingua, Fort Davis and Alpine. Enjoy it all for just $55 (prices will go up at noon, July 19). Photo by Tony Drewry.

Viva Big Bend music festival is July 27-31! Alpine

Viva Big Bend music festival is July 27-31! Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis and Terlingua will host 65 shows in 17 venues. Tickets and lodging packages are available on our website.

This is a friendly reminder that due to the high e

This is a friendly reminder that due to the high elevation of Marfa, Alpine, Marathon and Fort Davis, summer temperatures generally run 10+ degrees cooler (or more!) than the rest of the state. Viva Big Bend is July 27-31.

The 11th annual Viva Big Bend music festival is Ju

The 11th annual Viva Big Bend music festival is July 27-31! 65 shows in 17 venues in Marfa, Alpine, Fort Davis, Marathon and Terlingua. Video footage by Papalote Productions

The 11th annual Viva Big Bend music festival will

The 11th annual Viva Big Bend music festival will be here soon! Join us in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis and Terlingua for 65 shows in 17 venues. Due to the high elevation, it's not as hot as the rest of Texas this month (at least 10 degrees cooler most days).

@vivabigbend is the 2022 @texastravelawards winner

@vivabigbend is the 2022 @texastravelawards winner for Best Music Festival (Small Market)! Many of y'all come every year, but if you've never been, find out why we're Number 1 by attending Viva No. 11 at the end of July in Marfa, Marathon, Alpine, Terlingua and Fort Davis. General admission and VIP passes as well as hotel packages are available on the website. Photo by Sarah Vasquez

@sirwomanmusic has been added to the lineup! More

@sirwomanmusic has been added to the lineup! More bands are being confirmed every week. It's going to be a big year for Viva Big Bend with more than 60 shows in Alpine, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa and Terlingua (July 27-31).

Did you know? Due to the high elevation (approx. 4

Did you know? Due to the high elevation (approx. 4500 ft.), Alpine, Marfa, Marathon and Fort Davis have a cooler climate (and lower humidity) than most of Texas. Here are the average temperatures for the end of July: High 89, Low 64. Viva Big Bend #11 is July 27-31!

Just added to the lineup: Austin-based psychedelic

Just added to the lineup: Austin-based psychedelic rock band The Bright Light Social Hour will be making their Viva Big Bend debut this year! See the current lineup at www.vivabigbend.com, and there are more to be announced. Viva Big Bend #11 is July 27-31, featuring more than 60 shows in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis and Terlingua.

Viva Big Bend is July 27-31 with 65 shows in 15+ v

Viva Big Bend is July 27-31 with 65 shows in 15+ venues in Alpine, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa and Terlingua. The first round of performing artists is posted on the website and many more will be announced soon. Early bird passes and hotel packages are available. Make plans for a far West Texas adventure this summer! Photo of Zach Person by Sarah Vasquez

Viva Big Bend #11 is July 27-31! It's your chance

Viva Big Bend #11 is July 27-31! It's your chance to see more than 60 shows over 5 days in Marfa, Fort Davis, Marathon, Terlingua and Alpine. Early bird passes are available on our website. Make plans now for a far West Texas adventure this summer! Photo by Sarah Vasquez

We're honored to be selected as the Best Music Fes

We're honored to be selected as the Best Music Festival (Small Market) in the inaugural @texastravelawards! Early bird passes for Viva Big Bend 2022 (July 28-31) are on sale now. Photo by @sarahmvasquez

It's not too late to join us for the 10-year Viva

It's not too late to join us for the 10-year Viva Big Bend celebration in far West Texas. Wednesday and Thursday have been great, and there's so much more music on the way!

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ABOUT VIVA BIG BEND

Viva Big Bend showcases the best of the state: extraordinary natural beauty, remarkable and talented people, an independent spirit and an amazing culture.

Approximately 55 bands/musicians (with a wide variety of styles represented) are expected to be showcased in at least 10 venues this year.

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