Major Texas event
Hot Luck Live Food & Music
October 16–17, 2026 · Austin, Texas · Travis County
Why plan around Hot Luck Live Food & Music?
Hot Luck combines chef-driven food events with live music across Austin, pairing a Friday live-fire gathering at Franklin Barbecue with a Saturday culinary event at Assembly Hall and music programming at city venues.
Verified event details
Organizer: Hot Luck Live Food & Music ↗
Official-source details checked 2026-09-05. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use October 16-17 as the confirmed 2026 festival weekend
The organizer states that the 2026 Austin edition runs Friday and Saturday, October 16-17. Friday centers on Giddy Up at Franklin Barbecue and live music, while Saturday's House Party is the largest culinary event of the weekend.
Match the pass to the experience you want
The Whole Enchilada pass covers the main food events and music programming, while some individual-event tickets may also be available. Review the current ticket page before purchasing because inclusions and remaining inventory can change.
Expect to move between Austin venues
Hot Luck is deliberately multi-venue rather than a single fairground festival. Build transportation time between Franklin Barbecue, music venues and Assembly Hall into the plan.
Keep exploring
- Explore Travis County — Connect Hot Luck to more Austin food and culture stops.
- Texas food and BBQ — Continue into Texas Defined's statewide food coverage.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other Texas food and music festivals.