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MusicFest

More than a decade of free music at Willow Waterhole.

Since 2012, MusicFest has brought free live music to Willow Waterhole, bringing together neighbors, families, artists, volunteers, sponsors and community partners.

MusicFest crowd relaxing in lawn chairs under the trees at Willow Waterhole
MusicFest at Willow Waterhole. Photo: © Steve N. Magoon.

Proven capability

We know what it takes to put on the show.

The team behind Levitt Houston has built practical experience across every part of a free outdoor concert.

  • Talent booking
  • Stage and production
  • Vendors, food and beverage
  • Parking and site logistics
  • Permits
  • Volunteers
  • Local sponsorship and fundraising
  • Local and regional artists
  • Community partnerships
A brass band performing on the MusicFest stage
MusicFest at Willow Waterhole. Photo: © Steve N. Magoon.

Community

A stage shared with the community.

MusicFest has always been about more than a headliner. Local bands, school groups, artists, vendors, volunteers, sponsors and neighborhood organizations have all helped create the day together.

Student performers from local schools have shared the stage with professional musicians.

That mix of professional music and local participation is what Levitt Houston can now grow into a recurring concert and community music program.

The posters

The posters tell the story.

Across the years, MusicFest posters trace the evolution of free music at Willow Waterhole.

MusicFest poster, 2012
2012
MusicFest poster, 2013
2013
MusicFest poster, 2013
2013
MusicFest poster, 2014
2014
MusicFest poster, 2015
2015
MusicFest poster, 2016
2016
MusicFest poster, 2017
2017
MusicFest poster, 2017
2017
MusicFest poster, 2018
2018
MusicFest poster, 2019
2019
MusicFest poster, 2020
2020
MusicFest poster, 2021
2021
MusicFest poster, 2022
2022
MusicFest poster, 2026
2026

The shirts live on.

Many of these posters also became MusicFest T shirts. Longtime fans still pull them out of the drawer, and you’ll spot a few on the lawn at our concerts.

What’s next

From a festival model to a recurring concert series.

MusicFest proved the audience and built the experience. The next step is a recurring Levitt concert series that grows the audience, sponsors, donors and rhythm of free music at Willow Waterhole, show by show.

Keep the music going.

Concert news, community stories and what’s next for free music at Willow Waterhole.