* Saturday, August 8 * The Far Out Lounge * Doors at 3pm BRISKETFEST IS BACK. Tastes Like Brisket, Sounds Like Nostalgia: live bands, brisket trucks, pop-up vendors, artists, tattoos, and an afterparty at The Far Out Lounge. Jimmy Eat Brisket & The Far Out Lounge Present: BRISKETFEST 2026 TASTES LIKE BRISKET, SOUNDS LIKE NOSTALGIA. Austin's smokiest, loudest, and most brisket-fueled festival is back for a full day of live music, Texas BBQ, pop-up shops, artists, and 2000s nostalgia. LIVE MUSIC LINEUP Jimmy Eat Brisket – 2000s emo and pop-punk covers with a smoky twist. LORE – Keeping the night going with the official afterparty. Chancla Fight Club – Dark pop, alt-rock, and post-rock from Austin. Wicklow – 2000s covers all the way from Asheville, NC. Hounding. – Local Austin post-hardcore with emo grit and heavy riffs. Lucyspin – Austin indie rock with loud guitars and high-energy hooks. Dan Radin – Cello-driven indie folk and ambient pop. FEATURED BRISKET TRUCKS Stack City BBQ & Beer – Stacked BBQ sandwiches, loaded fries, nachos, wings, and bold Austin barbecue. Good BBQ Company – Classic Texas BBQ, brisket, ribs, sausage, and smokehouse favorites. Ed's Smokehouse – Veteran-owned Texas craft BBQ smoked low and slow. KG BBQ – Egyptian-meets-Texas BBQ with brisket, lamb, and bold Middle Eastern flavors. A handful of pop-up shops and local artists will be curated by Luxe Art Agency. AFTERPARTY: 10 PM – 12 AM Stick around after the festival as LORE closes out the night under the stars. Grab a drink, hit the vendors, eat one more plate of brisket, and make a bad decision or two. DON'T MISS IT. End your summer with Brisket. Bands. Pop-ups. Tattoos. PLEASE NOTE: Parking is limited, and rideshares are encouraged!