Music at the market
Local music, gently played.
Live music from local musicians is part of what makes the market feel like an Austin neighborhood gathering. We're looking for musicians who want to share their craft with their neighbors — and we'd love to have you.
Setting the right tone
To set the right tone at the market, and out of respect for the nearby homes in this residential neighborhood and the diverse needs of attendees, we engage musicians offering calm, low-volume, family-friendly ambient music with minimal amplification.
When & where
Performances take place during the market, held outdoors on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 10am–2pm at Zilker Elementary School.
Typically the musician for a given market plays roughly 10:30-11:45 and 12:15-1:30 so attendees can choose whether to shop during or in between performances.
Typically the musician for a given market plays roughly 10:30-11:45 and 12:15-1:30 so attendees can choose whether to shop during or in between performances.
Stipend & sales
The typical stipend for musicians at the market is $100 for two sets.
The stipend and schedule at a market is negotiable, but please understand that we're a nonprofit with limited budget.
We welcome discussion about having a tip jar and offering sales of your music.
The stipend and schedule at a market is negotiable, but please understand that we're a nonprofit with limited budget.
We welcome discussion about having a tip jar and offering sales of your music.
Equipment & availability
We provide a tent, a chair, and an electrical strip. We prefer that you provide all other equipment (contact us if this is a blocker).
We already have musicians lined up for October and November 2026, but we're booking future Second Sundays now — reach out anytime.
Musicians are required to sign a simple agreement with the market.
We already have musicians lined up for October and November 2026, but we're booking future Second Sundays now — reach out anytime.
Musicians are required to sign a simple agreement with the market.
Interested in playing?
Musicians interested in applying to play or seeking more information should email music@zilkermarket.org with:
- A description of your music
- A link to a video of you performing
- Your upcoming availability (2nd Sundays of the month)
We aim to book the musician for each market date roughly 4–5 weeks in advance.
Email music@zilkermarket.org