Armadillo Christmas Bazaar: Live Music and Holiday Shopping

Don’t miss out on a unique chance to do some holiday shopping – Austin-style! The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is the city’s hub for seasonal shopping, live music, and all-around fun. Back for it’s 36th season, this year’s Armadillo will feature even more new artists and bands alongside longtime favorites, making this the coolest shopping scene in town.

The event is a music festival and an art fair all rolled into one, with over 160 artists and more than 30 live acts over an 11-day period. At least three bands will take the stage every day. Bands encompass all sorts of genres, including country, rock & roll, salsa, bayou, gospel, and soul. See the full music line-up below.

Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, ranging from funky to sophisticated, at the veritable pop-up museum of art. Click here to check out the artist gallery for a full listing.

The fun begins on December 14 and runs through Christmas Eve, with daily festivities from 11am to 11 pm. Food and drink will be served from open to close, with new brews and faster service available at multiple stations.

Admission is $5 on weekdays before 7 pm, and $8 on weekends. Children under age 12 can get in free.

Live Music Lineup

Wednesday, December 14
12:00pm Kyle Park
3:30pm  Brian Keane
8:00pm  Band of Heathens

Thursday, December 15
12:00pm  The Drakes

3:30pm  Deadman

8:00pm  BoDeans

Friday, December 16

12:00pm  Sahara Smith
3:30pm   Hank & Shaidri Alrich w/ Special Guest Andrew Hardin
8:00pm  Patricia Vonne
9:15pm  Del Castillo

Saturday, December 17

12:00pm  Terri Hendrix
3:30pm  Eliza Gilkyson
8:00pm  Jimmy LaFave

Sunday, December 18

12:00pm  Kat Edmonson
3:30pm  Ruthie Foster
8:00pm  James McMurtry

Monday, December 19

12:00pm  Biscuit Brothers
3:30pm  Robyn Ludwick
8:00pm  The Eggmen

Tuesday, December 20

12:00pm  Kalu James
3:30pm  Albert & Gage
8:00pm  Marcia Ball

Wednesday, December 21

12:00pm  The Trishas
3:30pm   Suzanna Choffel
8:00pm   Twangbangers

Thursday, December 22

12:00pm  Hot Club of Cowtown
3:30pm  Warren Hood and the Goods
8:00pm  Ray Wylie Hubbard

 Friday, December 23

12:00pm  Sons of Fathers
3:30pm  Shelley King
6:30pm Mary Hattersley’s Blazing Bows
8:00pm  Slaid Cleaves

Saturday, December 24

12:00pm  Cienfuegos
3:30pm  Jitterbug Vipers
8:00pm  Texana Dames

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Lucy is a writer and publicist in Austin, Texas working in both the state and private sector. Lucy is a native to Austin and enjoys running on Town Lake, yoga, and exploring the hill country when she's not busy working. Lucy is married to local builder, Eden Kinney. She graduated from the University of Texas in 2010 with a B.S. in Public Relations and a Business Foundations Certificate. Her new travel blog can be found at http://lucysdistinctdestinations.wordpress.com/