| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 to 24 | Williams Fan Zone | 800 Congress Avenue |
| Oct 21, 5 to 9:30 PM | Road to the Race | Long Center |
| Oct 22, doors 10 PM | Benny Benassi F1 After Party | Mayfair |
| Oct 24 | Ian Asher F1 Sunset Party | Mayfair |
Verified F1 week events; all dates are October 2026. Check organizer links for entry details.
Williams Fan Zone: a downtown stop through Saturday
The free Williams Fan Zone is at 800 Congress Avenue through October 24. Remaining hours are Wednesday 11 AM to 7 PM and Thursday through Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM, Central time. Download the Williams app and register for a free Williams ID before arrival. ANW at 715 Nueces is west of Congress; walk over from the lot and allow time for entry lines.
Check registration requirements and the latest appearance schedule before leaving. Official Williams Fan Zone guide.
Mayfair: Thursday night and Saturday sunset
Mayfair lists Benny Benassi for its F1 After Party on Thursday, October 22, with doors at 10 PM. It also lists Ian Asher for an F1 Sunset Party on Saturday, October 24. Review the venue's entry rules, availability and charges before booking; an RSVP listing does not guarantee admission. Plan your trip home before a late night out.
Thursday's venue ticket listing has the current entry options. Benny Benassi at Mayfair.
Saturday's venue listing has the sunset-party details. Ian Asher at Mayfair.
Wednesday only: Road to the Race at the Long Center
Road to the Race runs Wednesday, October 21, from 5 PM to 9:30 PM CDT at the Long Center. The organizer lists supercars, F1 display cars, entertainment and a charity auction; a ticket is required. This venue is across the river from ANW, so allow extra travel time and arrange transportation that suits your group.
Confirm tickets and event details with the organizer. Official Road to the Race event page.
The Grand Prix is at COTA, outside downtown
The United States Grand Prix race weekend is October 23 to 25 at Circuit of The Americas, with Grand PrixView on Thursday, October 22. ANW is a downtown parking lot, not circuit parking. Arrange a separate journey to COTA and check the operator's departure location if you buy shuttle tickets. ANW does not operate a COTA shuttle.
Use the official race schedule for track sessions. Official United States Grand Prix schedule.
Parking at 7th and Nueces
ANW Parking is at 715 Nueces Street, with 24-hour access and posted pricing. Park here for downtown stops and check your onward route before heading across town. Event tickets and parking are separate purchases; availability at either is not guaranteed by reading this guide.
Our current October special and payment details are on the rates page. View current parking rates.
Need a longer parking plan for next spring? Our SXSW parking page carries the confirmed daily, week-pass and group rates. SXSW 2027 parking and RSVPs.
October special: these rates hold every day from October 1 through October 31, ACL, F1 and UT game days included. Outside October, rates may increase during citywide events (SXSW, ACL, F1, UT football, and Capitol session weekends). We post current pricing at the lot entrance and on this page.
Published 2026-10-21.