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Colorful promotional poster for the Soul Country Music Festival, featuring smiling people in sunglasses and cowboy hats. Event details: Sunday, Oct 26, 12-7 PM, Autry Museum, Griffith Park, Los Angeles.

Autry Outdoors / Community Partner Events / Live Performances

Soul Country Music Festival at the Autry Museum

Autry Museum in Griffith Park

Appropriate For:
Families
Admission:
$35 Adults | $20 Kids
RSVP/Reservations:
Reservations Required

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Country Roots, Diverse Beats: Celebrating the Rich Tapestry of Soul in Country Music!

Join us for an unforgettable day of music, culture, and community at the Soul Country Music Festival, taking place on the beautiful lawn of the Autry Museum of the American West. This family-friendly festival blends the heart of country with the rhythm of soul, showcasing the next generation of Black country music artists.

Festival Highlights:

  • Live Soul Country Music Performances
  • Soul Country Music™ Star Grand Finale Competition (4 PM) Watch the finalists from across five cities; Memphis, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Fort Worth, and DC/Maryland, compete for the $10,000 cash and the SCMS 2025 crown.
  • Food Trucks & Vendors serving a variety of flavors & treats
  • Line Dancing Classes & Competition – boots encouraged!
  • Costume-Friendly Family Activities with a western twist
  • Mechanical Bull Riding
  • Museum Exhibits and more!

This year’s SCMS Grand Finale will also include the presentation of two historic honors: the Soul Country Music ICON Award to global superstar Beyoncé, and the Song of the Year Award to chart-topping artist Shaboozey.

Bring the family, bring your boots (spooky boots welcome!), and experience a one-of-a-kind celebration under the California harvest moon.

Tickets and more information available at SoulCountryMusic.com.

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors.


MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.