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Gibson partners with Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival

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Gibson has announced a partnership with Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, which is scheduled to return to the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on September 26 and 27, 2026.

The two-day event will feature a diverse lineup of musicians, including Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jr., Buddy Guy, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Trey Anastasio, and Joe Bonamassa. Gibson signature artists such as Billy Gibbons, Sierra Hull, Marcus King, and Keb’ Mo’ are also set to perform.

In addition to the musical performances, Gibson will host an immersive festival booth. The installation will offer fans hands-on access to over 30 Gibson and Epiphone instruments, along with MESA/Boogie amplifiers. The booth will also provide a world-first preview of the forthcoming Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Eric Clapton 1964 ES-335 TDC Reissue, which is slated for a summer 2027 release.

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Crossroads Guitar Festival · Epiphone · Eric Clapton · Gibson · Moody Center

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Epiphone Clapton '64 ES-335 Reissue Debuts at Crossroads [guitarbomb.com]
Gibson Unveils World-First Preview of Clapton's Dream Guitar [ourdailynewsonline.com]
Gibson partners with Eric Clapton’s crossroads guitar festival, bringing an all-star line-up of artists [realnewsmagazine.net]
Guitar Summit 2026: the biggest gear announcements - Andertons Blog [blog.andertons.co.uk]
A Gibson se une ao Crossroads Guitar Festival de Eric Clapton [dropsdejogos.uai.com.br]
Gibson Partners With ERIC CLAPTON’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, Bringing An All-Star Lineup Of Gibson Artists To Austin [bravewords.com]
Sound the Eric Clapton signature guitar klaxon! Epiphone to unveil replica of Slowhand’s 1964 ES-335TDC at Crossroads Guitar Festival – but you’ll have to wait before you can buy it [www.musicradar.com]