Barbacoa and Big Red Festival 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 · All day
Freeman Expo Hall · San Antonio, TX
About this event
Barbacoa and Big Red Festival 2026 Saturday, October 10th-Sunday, October 11th, 2026 Freeman Coliseum Exposition Halls 12:00pm- 12:00am | Saturday, October 10th 12:00pm- 11:00pm | Sunday October 11th 🌶️ Barbacoa. Big Red. Live Music. Puro San Antonio. 🎶 The Barbacoa & Big Red Festival returns to Freeman Coliseum October 10–11 for a weekend celebrating one of San Antonio’s most iconic food pairings. Dig into mouthwatering barbacoa, wash it down with an ice-cold Big Red, and enjoy live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of Fiesta-style fun. Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or just the puro San Antonio vibes, this annual festival is the perfect way to spend a fall weekend with friends and family. Come hungry, bring your crew, and get ready for a celebration of the flavors and culture that make San Antonio unique. General Admission and VIP tickets now available at bbrfest.com ! Event Tickets: General Admission: • Entry into the festival grounds • Access to all music stages and vendors VIP Admission: • Access to exclusive VIP areas located in front of the stages. • Commemorative lanyard badge keepsake for the day(s) purchased. •Food and beverages are NOT included with any GA or VIP admission ticket purchase. • Admission tickets get you in the gates and access the viewing areas for the entertainment stages, inside and outside the Expo Hall. • Parking is not included with ticket purchases. • Guests must be 21+ to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. • VIP areas are strictly 21+ with no exceptions. • Tickets are sold separately for Saturday and Sunday. Guests attending both days must purchase a ticket for each day. • Kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult ticket. • Tickets are required for guests ages 13 and older. • All ticket sales are final. Please select your date carefully, as no refunds will be issued.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 · All day
- Venue
- Freeman Expo Hall · San Antonio, TX
- Category
- Music
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 23, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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