Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival 2026

The 12th annual Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival is Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Park of East Texas in Tyler, Texas. This year's festival features more than 25 of the most celebrated barbecue joints in Texas and live music all day. There are three ticket levels (VIP, BBQ + Concert, Concert-Only) with three different gate times.

* BBQ RESTAURANTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

VIP: 12:00 PM gate time. Tickets include an hour-earlier entry into the festival, samples from all BBQ restaurants (while supplies last), a festival t-shirt, two free beverage coupons, a private VIP seating area, and a private standing room only area in front of the stage.

BBQ + CONCERT: 1:00 PM gate time. Tickets include samples from all BBQ restaurants (while supplies last) and access to the concert. There will be a dedicated standing area for guests and ample room for chairs in the GA area.

Concert-Only: 3:45 PM gate time. Tickets include access to the concert. There will be a dedicated standing area for guests and ample room for chairs in the GA area. Local food trucks and vendors will have food available starting at 4:00 PM, as will any BBQ restaurants that choose to sell food after the BBQ portion of the festival concludes.

Red Dirt is an all-ages event. Kids 5 and under will be admitted free. Anyone over the age of 5 will require a ticket.

2026 Lineup:

• Hudson Westbrook
• Aaron Watson
• Tracy Byrd
• Southall
• Bottomland
• Parker Ryan

REFUND POLICY:

NO REFUNDS.

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