Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic Returns to Austin with Bob Dylan, Avett Brothers in 2025

Willie Nelson's annual 4th of July Picnic will return to Austin, Texas, on July 4, 2025, after being held in Camden, New Jersey, last year. The event will feature a star-studded lineup including Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel, and Tami Neilson, alongside Nelson himself. Celebrating its long-standing tradition, which began in 1973, the picnic promises eight hours of live music, food, drinks, and fireworks. Tickets will go on sale March 7 at 10 a.m. Nelson, now 92, expressed his excitement for the event, stating, "I’ll be there so you have no excuse." The picnic has seen various locations over the years but has a deep-rooted history in Texas, making this year's return particularly special for local fans.