Get ready for two days of Gulf Coast seafood, live music, and festival fun at the inaugural Corpus Christi Oyster & Seafood Festival. Set along Oso Bay, the festival will feature more than 40 vendors serving up Texas Gulf oysters, seafood favorites, cold drinks, and more. Whether you’re coming for freshly shucked oysters, the headliners, or a little bit of everything, here’s what to expect at this Corpus Christi seafood festival.

Event Details

When:

Friday, September 11 - 12, 2026

Hours:

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Where: 

Parking:

Ample parking available at Peary Place Park. Rideshare drop-off available. 

Enjoy Texas Gulf Oysters and Seafood

Come hungry because seafood is at the center of the weekend. Texas Gulf oysters take the spotlight with options including raw oysters on the half shell, grilled oysters, and Oysters Rockefeller. Festivalgoers can also dig into Gulf shrimp, snow crab legs, fish tacos, jambalaya, seafood gumbo, and other Gulf Coast favorites. And it’s not all seafood. With more than 40 vendors throughout the festival grounds, you’ll also find barbecue and grilled dishes, corn on the cob, desserts, sweets, and vegetarian and kids’ menu options. Wash it all down with craft beer, frozen margaritas, fresh lemonade, specialty cocktails, and more.

Catch Two Days of Live Music

Live music keeps the festival going all weekend with performances on the Oysterfest Stage Friday and Saturday. Music kicks off Friday afternoon and continues on Saturday, with a lineup of artists performing throughout both days, including headliners Glen Templeton on Friday and Wade Hayes on Saturday. Grab something to eat, settle into the festival grounds, and catch live music alongside the weekend’s seafood and festivities.

2026 Lineup

Friday, September 11

• 3:00 p.m. - Michael Burtts Band
• 5:30 p.m. - Khloe Grace
• 7:00 p.m. - Glen Templeton
• 8:30 p.m. - Ashland Craft

Saturday, September 12

• 10:30 a.m. - Michael Burtts Band
• 12:00 p.m. - 5-Card Draw
• 1:30 p.m. - Holly Brand
• 3:00 p.m. - David Adam Byrnes
• 5:30 p.m. - Wade Hayes
• 7:00 p.m. - Khloe Grace
• 8:30 p.m. - Tyce Delk

Shop and Explore Local Vendors

There’s more to explore between bites and live music. More than 40 vendors will fill the festival grounds, including artisan vendors, local businesses, food trucks, and craft beverage vendors. Browse the booths, shop local finds, grab another festival snack, or pick up a drink before heading back to the Oysterfest Stage.

Choose Your Festival Experience

The Corpus Christi Oyster & Seafood Festival offers several ticket options depending on how you want to experience the event. Choose a Friday- or Saturday-only ticket for a single day at the festival, or make a weekend of it with a two-day pass. The two-day weekend pass is available with General Admission, VIP Pit Pass, or Ultimate VIP access.

• General Admission:

  • Includes admission for both festival days, access to all music acts, food and other vendors, festival grounds, and parking.

• VIP Pit Pass:

  • Includes everything in General Admission, plus access to the pit area directly behind the VIP section and limited first-come, first-served seating. 

• Ultimate VIP:

  • Includes seating closest to the stage, access to the Double Decker Ultimate VIP Trailer, a covered private dining area, private restrooms, an open bar, and all-you-can-eat raw and charbroiled oysters with sides from 1–5 p.m. each day.

Make the Corpus Christi Oyster & Seafood Festival part of a full weekend on the Gulf Coast. Explore more things to do in Corpus Christi, check out upcoming events happening around the city, and sign up for the newsletter to stay in the know about festivals, attractions, local favorites, and more reasons to plan your next visit.