# Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry 2026 — Metal at The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/knocked-loose-denzel-curry-austin-2026
- **Dates:** November 5, 2026 (2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05)
- **Host Facility:** The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-university-of-texas-at-austin-austin
- **Organizer:** LIVE NATION MUSIC (https://www.ticketmaster.com/knocked-loose-denzel-curry-austin-texas-11-05-2026/event/3A0064B6A531ADA0)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Music Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Knocked Loose (2026) guides institutional Live consultants operating inside University Texas on 110 (Austin, TX) for NOV 5. Guided by LIVE NATION, registered producers organize panels and move-in while arriving via AUS to select Westin lodging, BOA tables, Caf briefings, and accessible Dell mobility. LIVE NATION opens accessible move-in for Knocked Loose (2026) at University Texas.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 5, 2026
- **Host Venue:** The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78701):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Austin, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 5, 2026 at The University of Texas at Austin.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** The University of Texas at Austin Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Austin)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hilton Austin | ≈4 min rideshare (1.4 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fairmont Austin Hotel | ≈4 min rideshare (1.61 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Austin | ≈4 min rideshare (1.69 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Webber East | ≈5 min rideshare (1.91 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Outsite Austin - Travis Heights | ≈7 min rideshare (2.82 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Viata | ≈14 min rideshare (5.83 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive The University of Texas at Austin authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Austin EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BOA Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.31 mi) • 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| J-Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.48 mi) • 301 Brazos St ste 150, Corner of, San Jacinto Blvd and 3rd, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| Dean's Italian Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.56 mi) • 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| Hestia | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.6 mi) • 607 W 3rd St #105, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| III Forks Prime Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.64 mi) • 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry 2026 held?
Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry 2026 is scheduled for November 5, 2026 at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.
*Source: Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Austin, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Austin via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Austin, TX include Gospel Brunch: The Levites at Stubb's Indoors (2026-11-01), Texas Longhorns Womens Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Aggies Womens Volleyball at Gregory Gym (2026-11-01), Craig Robinson at Cap City Comedy Club (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas ((512) 324-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*