BRISKETFEST 2026 at The Far Out Lounge

BRISKETFEST IS BACK.

Tastes Like Brisket, Sounds Like Nostalgia: live bands, brisket trucks, pop-up vendors, artists, tattoos, and an afterparty at The Far Out Lounge.

Jimmy Eat Brisket & The Far Out Lounge Present: BRISKETFEST 2026

📍 The Far Out Lounge – 8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026

⏰ 3 PM – 10 PM

🌙 Afterparty with LORE until 12 AM

🎟️ All Ages | $10 Early Bird | $15 Doors

🔗 Tickets: BrisketFestATX.com

TASTES LIKE BRISKET, SOUNDS LIKE NOSTALGIA.

Austin’s smokiest, loudest, and most brisket-fueled festival is back for a full day of live music, Texas BBQ, pop-up shops, artists, tattoos, and 2000s nostalgia.

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

Jimmy Eat Brisket – 2000s emo and pop-punk covers with a smoky twist.

LORE – Keeping the night going with the official afterparty.

Chancla Fight Club – Dark pop, alt-rock, and post-rock from Austin.

Wicklow – 2000s covers all the way from Asheville, NC.

Hounding. – Local Austin post-hardcore with emo grit and heavy riffs.

Lucyspin – Austin indie rock with loud guitars and high-energy hooks.

Dan Radin – Cello-driven indie folk and ambient pop.

FEATURED BRISKET TRUCKS

Stack City BBQ & Beer – Stacked BBQ sandwiches, loaded fries, nachos, wings, and bold Austin barbecue.

Good BBQ Company – Classic Texas BBQ, brisket, ribs, sausage, and smokehouse favorites.

Ed’s Smokehouse – Veteran-owned Texas craft BBQ smoked low and slow.

KG BBQ – **MICHELIN BIB GOURMAND RECOGNIZED** Egyptian-meets-Texas BBQ with brisket, lamb, and bold Middle Eastern flavors.

POP-UP SHOPS, ARTISTS & TATTOOS

A handful of pop-up shops and local artists will be curated by Luxe Art Agency.

Tattoos by Goose Gore.

AFTERPARTY: 10 PM – 12 AM

Stick around after the festival as LORE closes out the night under the stars. Grab a drink, hit the vendors, eat one more plate of brisket, and make a bad decision or two.

DON’T MISS IT.

End your summer with Brisket. Bands. Pop-ups. Tattoos.

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PLEASE NOTE: Parking is limited, and rideshares are encouraged!

The Far Out Lounge is located at 8504 South Congress.

http://www.thefaroutaustin.com/

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All sales are final unless the event is canceled or postponed.