Way Out West Festival 2026
- When
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Where
- El Paso Convention Center, El Paso
Still 18 days 17 hrs until the festival.
Way Out West Fest is an annual country music festival held in downtown El Paso, Texas. It leans on its Borderplex setting, pairing nationally touring country acts with regional food and drink contests such as a Chili Challenge and a margarita competition. Music runs across two stages, and the site includes an outdoor dance floor.
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About the festival
Way Out West Fest is El Paso's premier country music festival that promotes community, tourism and economic development by showcasing the diverse cultural characteristics, history and traditions within the Borderplex region. Join us in the heart of downtown El Paso, where the unique sights, sounds, and flavors of three states and two nations converge. Way Out West Fest is a celebration brimming with regional flair and talent, featuring a Chili Challenge, The Quest For The Best Margarita Contest, and live country music from nationally touring top country music artists. Welcome, as we invite you to EAT. DRINK. DANCE. EL PASO STYLE. Experience exceptional hospitality, delectable cuisine, and an enchanting climate - just a few of the reasons to celebrate WAY OUT WEST, where Texas begins and the Honky Tonk Fiesta never ends! NOTE TO VIP TICKET PURCHASERS: VIP Ticket Packages will be available for pickup at the Plaza Theatre Box Office 2 weeks prior to the event. EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Way Out West Festival 2026?
- Way Out West Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at El Paso Convention Center in El Paso.
- Where is Way Out West Festival held?
- Way Out West Festival 2026 is held at El Paso Convention Center in El Paso.
- Who is playing Way Out West Festival 2026?
- Cole Swindell, BRELAND, Mike Ryan and Julia Cole are booked for Way Out West Festival 2026. The lineup and schedule are updated on this page as they are announced.
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