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RHIANNON GIDDENS

MAY 2 | 7:30 P.M. | BASS CONCERT HALL

A masterful singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter, Rhiannon Giddens weaves together folk, blues, country, gospel, and more to create music that invites audiences on a journey through America’s musical heritage and beyond.

Rhiannon Giddens first captured widespread attention in 2005 as a member of the groundbreaking “postmodern string band” Carolina Chocolate Drops. Since then, she has forged a singular, iconic career by expanding her folk roots into a rich tapestry of genres and art forms. A two-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens invites audiences on a journey through America’s musical heritage and beyond.

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Event Details

• Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Time: 7:30 P.M.
• Venue: Bass Concert Hall
• Website: https://texasperformingarts.org/event/rhiannon-giddens-2026-bass-concert-hall-austin-texas/

Ticket Information

• Cost: $34.80 - $106.80

Presenter Details

• Name: Texas Performing Arts

One of the largest and most active live arts organizations in the U.S., TPA operates venues on the UT campus including Austin’s largest theatre, Bass Concert Hall.

Our presenting programs include Broadway in Austin, the Texas Welcomes series of national touring artists, and a curated Performing Arts Season of international theatre, music, dance, and more. TPA is also a leading producer of new performance, offering creative opportunities to both local artists and national productions.

TPA is part of UT’s College of Fine Arts and fulfills the university’s public service, research, and educational missions. More than twenty thousand students throughout Central Texas and across the university experience the arts through TPA’s extensive educational programs.

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