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Bands & Musicians in Waco, TX

Waco occupies a musical corridor between Dallas and Austin, drawing touring acts through Central Texas while cultivating its own punk, hip-hop, and Americana artists. The historic Waco Hippodrome Theatre and the Extraco Events Center serve as the main venues, while coffee shops and DIY spaces support an independent music community. Baylor University's music programs and the Waco Symphony Orchestra add classical and academic dimensions to the city's sound.

Music scene score: 65/100

About the music scene

Waco occupies a musical corridor between Dallas and Austin, drawing touring acts through Central Texas while cultivating its own punk, hip-hop, and Americana artists. The historic Waco Hippodrome Theatre and the Extraco Events Center serve as the main venues, while coffee shops and DIY spaces support an independent music community. Baylor University's music programs and the Waco Symphony Orchestra add classical and academic dimensions to the city's sound.

138,486
Population
28.8
Median age
$47,421
Median income

Top genres

PunkHip-HopAmericanaCountryRockClassicalJazz

Top venues

  • Waco Hippodrome Theatre
  • Extraco Events Center
  • Common Grounds
  • The Backyard Bar Stage & Grill
  • The Will of Waco

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