A brand-new outdoor country music and whiskey celebration is coming to the historic Sunken Garden Outdoor Theater in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Whiskey Kiss Festival will bring together the heart and soul of Red Dirt & Texas country music with the rich culture of American whiskey for an unforgettable summer afternoon and evening. The debut event will feature performances from PAUL CAUTHEN , VINCENT NEIL EMERSON, and more, delivering a full day of authentic storytelling, gritty guitars, and sing-along anthems. The Whiskey Kiss lineup captures the spirit of the road, the barroom, and the wide-open spaces that define the Red Dirt sound.
WHISKEY TASTING PASS
Whiskey lovers can upgrade their Whiskey Kiss experience with an optional Whiskey Tasting Pass, offering samples from a curated selection of local and regional distilleries. Attendees will discover bold bourbons, smooth rye whiskeys, and distinctive craft expressions while meeting the makers behind the bottles. Those who purchase the Whiskey Tasting Pass will have the chance to choose from 100+ whiskey expressions from local and regional distilleries, with a focus on bourbon, rye, and craft Texas whiskey.
Throughout the festival grounds, themed bars will showcase inventive bourbon-inspired cocktails created by talented San Antonio mixologists, alongside full bars serving beer, wine, and classic favorites.
Another standout element of Whiskey Kiss will be the Cigar & Bourbon Lounge Experience, a premium immersive lounge offering curated top-tier bourbon and hand-selected cigar pairings.
TICKETS START AT: $54.99+ FEES
* Whiskey sampling pass sold separately
VIP TICKETS START AT: $129.99 + FEES
VIP includes access to all GA areas PLUS:
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Commemorative VIP laminate
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Dedicated Festival VIP entrance lanes
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Dedicated VIP Main stage viewing area
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Access to VIP lounge with seating
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Upgraded restrooms
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Dedicated food vendors and VIP Bars
* Whiskey sampling pass sold separately
🥃 TASTING PASS START AT: $25 + FEES
$25 Advance sale \ $29 day of event
Includes fifteen (15) 1/2 oz pours
FAQ's
Doors open at 2pm
Music starts at 2:30pm
Location:
SUNKEN GARDEN THEATRE
3875 N St Mary's St
San Antonio, TX 78212, USA
This is an ALL AGES event!!
(Must be 21+ to consume alcohol)
Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Kids 5 and under are FREE.
Parking is $20 Cash or Credit
Whiskey Tasting Pass (Separate Ticket)
Runs from 12pm - 3pm
No outside food or drink (Except for plastic water bottle)
Yes - you can bring in 1 factory sealed water bottle or an empty water bottle.
Yes - we will have free water stations available to refill your bottles.
NO - Ins and OUTs
NO - Chairs of any kind allowed (Does not apply to wheelchairs or walkers)
Bag policy:
• Small clutch purse/bag: YES, but can be no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ (does not need be clear)
• Standard sized bags under 12″ x 6″ x 12″ including fanny packs, mini backpacks, shoulder strap bags: YES, but they must be SEE-THROUGH/CLEAR
• Non-see-through Backpacks, Purses or Camelbaks = NO. DO NOT BRING
