Honky Tonk Fest 2026

Consider this a love letter to the culture that has taken over Austin’s nightlife. Honky Tonk Fest returns for its second year on Nov. 14, 2026, presented by Lone Star Beer. For one unforgettable day, we’re transporting the neon glow of the city’s honky-tonks to the idyllic setting of Star Hill Ranch, where a historic Texas main street becomes the backdrop for a celebration of music, dancing, and the simple pleasure of sharing space and time.

Honky Tonk Fest will feature 10 artists across two stages, dance lessons from Double or Nothing Two Step and Native Texan Two Step, Western fashion, local makers, art, award-winning food, and ice-cold drinks served up all day long.

Lineup: Rattlesnake Milk, The Deslondes, Summer Dean, Pat Reedy, Honky Tonkin’ in Queens, Hannah Juanita, Kristina Murray, Hayden Butler, Kathryn Legendre, and Sentimental Family Band

Check out the Spotify playlist here

Spin beneath a sky full of stars while the band plays one more song. Listen to boot heels striking wooden dance floors beneath the glow of string lights stretching across Main Street. And watch the sun disappear behind the Hill Country horizon with a Lone Star in hand.

Activations and experiences include:

• VIP Armadillo House from Lone Star Beer with live screen printing and complimentary barbecue

• Dance lessons from Double or Nothing Two Step and Native Texan Two Step

• Custom hat shaping from FM Western Store

• Explore an onsite RV activation from Outdoorsy

• Specialty cocktails in the Tito's Vodka and Lady Bird Soda saloon

• Special intimate acoustic sets with special guests in the Tecovas chapel

• Samples in the Willie's Remedy Live Like a Legend House

• Chicken Sh!t Bingo by The Little Longhorn

• Food available from: Iron Burger (winners of this year's Burger Bash), Parish BBQ (Bib Gourmand), Yapa Empanadas, and Red Fin cajun seafood.

• Drinks available by: Lone Star, St. Elmo, Tito's, Lady Bird Soda, Still Austin Whiskey, Summer Club, and more.

Our deluxe VIP experience offers a place to call your own throughout the day. Enjoy access to a private historic house, four complimentary drink tickets, a private bar, light bites, exclusive restrooms, and an elevated viewing deck overlooking the second stage—your own front porch for taking in the music and the magic.

Parking will be available onsite for $10, and you can reserve your spot in advance by purchasing a parking ticket add on. If you joined us last year, you'll find this year's site more accessible by ride sharing, as Bee Cave is a more integrated suburb than our previous site.

If you'd like to make a weekend out of it, please use our special discounted rate at the nearby SpringHill Suites. Reservations can be made here.

All ticket holders can get 10% Tecovas instore by showing proof of ticket purchase in an Austin store between Nov. 7 and Nov. 21.

Last year, you showed us that this tradition was worth starting. This year, we’re building something even more special.

Children 8 and under are admitted free with a ticket-holding adult. This event is rain or shine.

A big thanks to our sponsors for this event: