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What – or who – will you discover? Returning for a 4th year, Here Be Monsters (HBM) is a two-day exploration of Austin's most celebrated indie-classical artists and creators – all on one lineup. Experience an engaging, fast-moving program of 27 acts, 20 minutes each, & 10 world premieres over 2 nights at one of Austin’s most popular (and comfortable) live music venues, RADIO/EAST. Named one of KMFA’s Top 12 Events of 2023 and 2024, enjoy food, drinks, coffee, music, and friends – it’s a not-to-be-missed weekend of community!
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LINEUP OF OFFICIAL HERE BE MONSTERS ARTISTS:
Saturday, May 23
Austin Unconducted, Cover to Cover, Inversion Ensemble, Invoke, Maxwell Franko,
Panoramic Voices, Rhapsode Guild, Sophie Mathieu, Stop Motion Orchestra, Studio A Piano,
Summer Sleep, VAMP Vocals, woodwork, Zed
Sunday, May 24
Aida Shirazi + Mojgan Misaghi, Amorsima Trio, Austin Saxophone Ensemble,
Central Texas Composers, Density512, Kraken Quartet, line upon line, Maru Haru,
nofeh/نوفه, One Ounce Opera, Tatsulok/Goliath Was Bigfoot, The Atonal Guitar Duo,
Zach Matteson
Venue: Radio/EAST, 3504 Montopolis Dr
Dates: Saturday, May 23 + Sunday, May 24, 2026
Want more on what to expect at HBM? We’ve got you covered! On this podcast episode from UT’s Butler School of Music, Co-director Chris Prosser gives you a taste of the vibe of last year’s festival.
Huge thanks to our Media Sponsor for Here Be Monsters 2026
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, & Entertainment
