Barbacoa and Big Red Festival
Tickets
About
Barbacoa & Big Red Festival 2026
Freeman Coliseum Grounds & Expo Hall
(3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78219)
Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11, 2026
Kids 12 & Under — Free Admission!
- - Festival Hours - -
Saturday: 12 PM – 12 AM
Sunday: 12 PM – 11 PM
General Admission (GA)
GA Tickets Include:
Entry into the festival grounds
Access to all music stages and vendors
VIP Tickets
Access to exclusive VIP areas located in front of the main stage
Includes a commemorative lanyard badge keepsake for your days of purchase
Please Note:
⚬ Food and drinks are NOT included with GA or VIP admission
⚬ Parking is NOT included with any ticket purchases.
⚬ Guests must be 21+ to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages
⚬ No one under age of 21 will NOT be permitted in any VIP areas (No Exceptions)
⚬ If you plan to attend both days, please purchase one ticket for each day — tickets are sold individually by each day.
⚬ Kids 12 & under receive free admission with a paid adult ticket.
⚬ Tickets are required for guests ages 13 and older.
Important Ticket Info
All sales are final — please select your dates carefully.
No refunds will be issued.
Tickets are sold separately for Saturday & Sunday, and are for entry only (food & drinks not included). No refunds.
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Not Allowed
Prohibited Items To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, the following items are not allowed inside the festival grounds. All attendees will be subject to search upon entry. Weapons of any kind (including firearms, knives of any size, and explosives) Illegal substances and drugs Alcohol (available for purchase inside the festival grounds) Glass containers or bottles Outside food and beverages (exceptions for medical needs or infants) Drones or other remote-controlled devices Fireworks and flammable materials Large umbrellas, canopies, or tents Coolers / ice chests (vendors only exception) Bicycles, skateboards, onewheels, or scooters Laser pointers Exceptions: Baby formula and water for baby formula are permitted.
Additional Info
All bags are subject to be searched upon entry.
