The Superfair Austin arrives February 20–22, 2026, marking the city’s first-ever Texas edition of the artist‑led national fair series. With more than 80 artists selling directly to collectors and a lineup that blends performance art, immersive installations, live music, and curator-led tours, this is one of Austin’s strongest new cultural events of the year. For full program details and ticketing, you can also browse the official Superfair Austin event page.

ESSENTIAL EVENT DETAILS
Location: Fair Market Austin, 1100 East 5th Street

Dates and Hours:
Friday, Feb 20: 4–10pm (VIP early access begins at 4pm, GA at 6pm)
Saturday, Feb 21: 10am–8pm
Sunday, Feb 22: 10am–6pm
Admission: $22 GA (Sat/Sun), $150 Patron Pass, plus VIP tiers and student/senior options

You’ll also find dates, pass types, and Austin-specific visitor tips on the Superfair’s visit the fair overview page.

WHAT MAKES THE SUPERFAIR DIFFERENT
The fair is built on a direct‑from‑artist model—no galleries, no gatekeeping—which creates one of Austin’s most accessible entry ramps into collecting art. If you’re curious about how that model works for independent creators, Superfair breaks it down in their guide to art fairs for individual artists. After a decade of operating in major U.S. cities, this marks the fair’s long‑anticipated Texas debut, now featured as part of the national schedule on the Superfair multi‑city series homepage.

THE OPENING NIGHT EXPERIENCE
Friday’s Neon Cowgirl Opening Night Reception blends cosmic performance art, complimentary bubbly, sensory pop‑ups, and first pick of all 80+ booths. VIP and Patron passholders get two full hours of preview time before general attendees enter, and the full rundown is highlighted on the Superfair Austin event listing from Visit Austin.

CURATOR-LED TOURS
Led by curator Sharone Halevy, these semi‑private sessions (20 participants max) guide attendees on how to spot meaningful work, understand artists’ practices, and purchase with confidence. You can preview the tour format and curatorial approach through the Austin section of the fair’s official visit guide.
Saturday: 2pm and 4pm
Sunday: 12pm and 2pm

SUNDAY MIMOSA HOUR
Before the fair opens on Sunday, guests can join Arts from the Streets at The Carpenter Hotel for a 90‑minute mixer and conversation session.

INSIDER INTELLIGENCE
• Friday VIP entry offers the quietest buying window of the entire weekend.
• Saturday afternoon is the highest‑traffic period—aim for morning hours for clearer viewing.
• Sunday tends to be the best for negotiating prices, as artists prepare to close out the fair.
• The East Austin neighborhood around Fair Market is packed with bars and cafés, making it easy to extend your visit before or after. You can pair your fair visit with a stop at The Butterfly Bar, one of East Austin’s most magical hidden cultural hubs, or explore the Carver Museum, the area’s oldest cultural anchor.

• Tours sell out fast—book yours immediately after selecting tickets.

For additional arts‑focused inspiration in the city, you can dive into Malcolm Bucknall’s “My Make Believe,” one of Austin’s most surreal new art experiences, or layer your itinerary with a stroll through Zilker Park, Austin’s most iconic urban oasis. If you’re planning a longer culture crawl, it’s also worth reading up on Austin’s last-of-its-kind historic Moontowers for a deeper sense of the city’s visual landscape.

Artists and collectors keeping an eye on statewide opportunities can also browse the Texas Commission on the Arts opportunities board for complementary programs, grants, and calls.

The Superfair Austin is poised to become one of the city’s most important annual arts events—an energetic, collector‑friendly, and locally grounded new addition to East Austin’s evolving cultural landscape, now formally recognized within Superfair’s national fair series and Austin’s official events calendar.