Flying Island
- Dates
- Nov 5 to 8, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Multiple venues across Marfa
- Price
- $225
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 15, 2026
Flying Island returns to Marfa, TX, Nov 5 to 8, 2026, with Gun Outfit, Helado Negro, Kalia Vandever, plus 5 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Flying Island is a four-day, multi-venue music, food and art festival held each autumn in Marfa, a remote arts town in far West Texas, set against the backdrop of the Chihuahuan desert. Organizers describe the programming as 'genre defiant', curating an eclectic bill across a dozen-plus venues in Marfa proper rather than a single-genre lineup. The festival launched to fill the gap left when the long-running Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love went on hiatus
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition ran October 23-26, 2025 in Marfa, with around twenty acts performing across five venues around town, including Tortoise, Combo Chimbita, John Carroll Kirby and the American Analog Set
Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find Flying Island on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport Midland or El Paso.
How do I get to Flying Island?
By car
Most people drive to Flying Island. The nearest major airport is Midland or El Paso, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
This is an in-town, multi-venue festival across Marfa, and neither the festival site nor its FAQ publishes a dedicated parking policy. Downtown Marfa, the most central cluster of venues, is a small walkable grid where street parking is typical
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at Midland or El Paso
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Marfa. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Flying Island?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
On East Highway 90 at the edge of Marfa, a short drive from the downtown venues
≈ $88-110 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 1
In downtown Marfa on West San Antonio Street, within walking distance of the festival's central venues
≈ $140-210 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
In downtown Marfa on South Highland Avenue, within walking distance of the festival's central venues
≈ $150-350 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
The festival's own FAQ points attendees toward Airbnb and Vrbo rentals in Marfa as a common option alongside its named hotels
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp lists private-land camping around the Marfa and Big Bend area as an alternative to a hotel for attendees happy to camp
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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