Best of ATX 2026

Join us for the inaugural Best of ATX Celebration—the night Austin's best comes together.

For one unforgettable evening, the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Monthly unite to celebrate the businesses, people, and places that define our city.

Hosted at Distribution Hall on Aug. 26, this exclusive event brings together this year's Top 3 winners across more than 200 Best of ATX categories, creating the ultimate gathering of Austin's most celebrated restaurants, retailers, makers, professionals, creatives, and community leaders.

Walk the red carpet.

Sample incredible food and drinks from some of the Best of nominees.

Capture the moment with your team, and connect with the people shaping Austin's culture and business community.

For the awards portion of the evening, our emcee will guide the celebration as each award category comes to life on a massive video wall, revealing this year's Top 3 honorees and First Place winners in real time. Forget the long speeches and endless acceptance walks—this is a high-energy celebration built to keep the excitement going, with great food, great drinks, and Austin's best all in one room.

Event Highlights

🏆 Live reveals of every Top 3 placement and First Place winner

🍸 Signature cocktails, craft beverages, and bites from Best of ATX nominees including Austin Oyster Co., Jack Allen's, JewBoy, Mama Betty, Mandola's Italian Kitchen, The Peached Tortilla, Phoebe's Diner, and Quality Seafood

✨ Interactive experiences from Urban Betty Salon, Waterloo Records, Jazzercise

📸 Red carpet arrivals, team photos, and share-worthy moments

🎧 DJ Cassandra keeping the celebration going all night

🎨 Live art installations by Rich's Art Gallery

🤝 Unmatched networking with Austin's most recognized businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders

Celebrate your achievement. Meet the people shaping the city. Be part of the inaugural Best of ATX Celebration on Aug. 26.

Dress Code: Austin Chic / Cocktail Chic
Think polished, stylish, and event-ready - cocktail attire with a little Austin personality. Dress it up, make it your own, and come ready to celebrate.