Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Dinner Detective is bringing its interactive murder mystery dinner to the Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG on July 11 and July 25, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM. It's a true crime-style mystery that plays out around you while you eat, rather than a traditional dinner theater where you just sit and watch a stage.

The setup is what sets it apart: the professional actors don't wear costumes and are secretly planted among the guests. That means the culprit is hiding in plain sight, and you might find yourself named a prime suspect before you've even finished your first course. It turns the whole room into a social, interactive evening where you're part of the story instead of just an audience member.

Each ticket covers the live murder mystery show, a full dinner, and waitstaff gratuity, so you don't have to worry about a separate bill for the meal. There's also a prize package for the top sleuth, which gives you a reason to actually pay attention to the clues and keep your theories straight throughout the night. Beyond the public sittings, they also do custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations.

Both dates run from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG, 810 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701. The Dinner Detective bills itself as North America's largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show.