ILLfest takes over + Malaa, Ranger Trucco, Helsloot, Lavern & more 🎧
Memorial Day weekend bleeds into a stacked week. ILLfest rolls through the Expo Center with three days of bass heavyweights, but the real ones know the move: midweek club nights and late-night rooms where the sound system does the talking. Here's everything worth your ears this week.
🔊 WEDNESDAY May 27
Wobble Wednesday ft. Pierce
Midweek bass music in a proper room. Vulcan always hits on Wednesdays.
🔊 THURSDAY May 28
Malaa's Alter Ego — ILLfest Pre-Party
Official ILLfest pre-party. Malaa in masked-up mode at TCP is a statement. The Alter Ego sets go harder than his festival slots.
Deeper State V2
🔥 Free entry if you RSVP. Kingdom's intimate room + deep/melodic sounds = the Thursday sleeper pick. Second edition of this series.
🔊 FRIDAY May 29
ILLfest 2026 — Day 1
Year 8 of Austin's street art & music festival. Three stages, live mural painting. Excision, GRiZ, Crankdat, ATLiens, LSDREAM, NGHTMRE, Bou + many more.
Dace the Ace (Vinyl Set)
Vinyl-only after-hours at Toats. For the heads who aren't done when the clubs close.
Propaganda | Shadowstar | Amenti | Kay Cote
Four-act bill at Regal Rooms. Early start, good for warming up before a late-night move.
🔊 SATURDAY May 30
ILLfest 2026 — Day 2
Beat the Heat (Boat Party)
Afternoon boat party on the lake. Pricey but scenic. More day-party vibe than proper club night.
Monster Rally
Indie-electronic/synthpop side. All-ages, outdoor commons setting.
🔊 SUNDAY May 31
ILLfest 2026 — Day 3 (Final Day)
Final day of Austin's street art & music festival.
Sunset Sessions
Eight-hour free Sunday session on the rooftop. Perfect wind-down from a massive weekend. House music, sunset views, no cover.
ILLfest Afters: NGHTMRE + Hairitage
🎯 THE PICKS
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