WHAT IS IT?
You’re invited to Big Splash, a festival of Austin’s creative communities presented by Almost Real Things with Mesmerize at Distribution Hall.
It’s the pARTy of the summer with us and 20+ community-focused organizations making waves to empower creators in Austin!
Venue Map: 1500 E 4th St, ATX
DIVE IN!
+ All ages welcome
+ Splashy live music & performances
+ Art galleries
+ Immersive installations
+ Dance party
+ Photo experiences
+ Tiki bar
+ Local drinks & eats
+ New friends
Get your tickets at the door!
Online ticket sales have ended. We’ll see you at 8pm for the best party everrr!
An Unforgettable Lineup
Almost Real Things • Art Direct • Art Island • ArtUs Co • ATX Urban Art • Blue Dozen Collective • Contracommon • Fusebox • Gan Bei Gals • Highland Collective • Ion Art • Las Ofrendas • The Little Gay Shop • Mesmerize • _OFCOLOR • OFC Creatives • Raasin in the Sun • RichesArt Gallery • SIMS Foundation
Splashy Music & Performances
Jonny Jukebox ft. 10pmtoclose • Randy Salazar Jr. ft. Chido Machine • Queer Vinyl Collective presents DJ Dana Scully & Friends • Alex Oka
Food Courtyard
El Mana Authentic Mexican • Mama Kong Cambodian • Nosh’d Luxury Snacks • truffles 4 transformation
Activities & Installations
ART Ahead ft. Blake Timmons & Sweet Churro • ATX Thrift • Beat Sessions • Cowboy Pools Pool • Drink & Draw • Neon Garden by Ion Art • Riktor Creative • Tattoos.2u • Tiki Kiki Bar • Waterfall Photo Wall
Presenting Partners
Presenting Art Direct Gallery
Tiki Bar presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Neon Garden presented by Ion Art
Supporting Partners
COA Economic Development Department • Dulce Vida Organic Tequila • Shiner Beer • Topo Chico • Guayakí • Rock Sound Rum • Coca-Cola Creations • Ideal Productions • AR Media • Misc. Rentals • Cowboy Pools • Distribution Hall • Kwik Ice • ArtUs Co 501(c)(3)
We’re always looking for more! Inquire at [email protected]
A taste of last year’s Big Splash
Our crew members at Almost Real Things will lead your journey.
Since 2015 we’ve connected ourselves to the heart of Austin’s creative scene, with a passion for introducing you to the best creators in the city.
We can’t wait to make a Big Splash with you!
Party in style with a souvenir cup
Get yours at the door!
Party in style with a souvenir cup
Get a souvenir cup for unlimited alcoholic cocktails, mocktails and other beverages!
We use every dollar to pay our entertainers and staff for their hard work.
Almost Real Things, LLC is a sponsored project of Artus Co 501(c)(3), and operates under their non-profit status. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department. Tickets are transferrable but are not refundable.
Get a souvenir cup for unlimited alcoholic cocktails, mocktails and other beverages!
We use every dollar to pay our entertainers and staff for their hard work.
