Gibson and Gibson artists will be there in force for two days of music and interactive guitar exhibits in the Lone Star State
September 26-27 will see Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival take place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The seventh Crossroads Guitar Festival will celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Crossroads Centre Antigua, a facility the festival supports which was created in 1998 to provide treatment and education to people struggling with substance and alcohol dependency and their families.
In addition to Eric Clapton, the festival will feature Gibson signature artists Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Billy Gibbons, Sierra Hull, Marcus King, and Keb’ Mo’. Festivalgoers will be able to experience the Gibson Booth, where over 30 Gibson and Epiphone instruments will be on display and available to plug in and play. This will include a world-first preview of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Eric Clapton 1964 ES-335TDC Reissue model, coming summer 2027.
As well as entering a sweepstakes to win an Eric Clapton signature guitar of their very own on launch, Gibson fans will have the opportunity to have their picture taken and be featured on Gibson social media channels atop the famous Gibson Guitar Throne, made using 100 real electric guitar bodies and necks, and exhibited at events all over the world.
Guitar Center returns as the exclusive retail partner of the Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026, continuing its longstanding support of the event and its mission to benefit the Crossroads Centre Antigua. This year, Guitar Center will bring its presence to life through The Guitar Center Experience, an immersive destination at the venue where fans can explore gear, connect with leading guitar brands including Gibson, and engage in hands-on interactive moments throughout the weekend.
Guitar Center will offer on-site retail, giving attendees access to an exclusive curated collection tied to the festival. The experience will also feature a rare showcase of iconic guitars from Guitar Center’s Legends Collection, including the 1964 Gibson ES-335 Eric Clapton played in Cream, on which his forthcoming Epiphone signature model is based. Continuing its legacy of honoring legends, Guitar Center will induct an artist—to be announced—into its famed RockWalk during the festival.
For ticket information and the full lineup, visit the official Crossroads Guitar Festival website now.
