Event calendar.
The events that affect downtown parking demand. Bookmark this page; we update it quarterly.
- High demand
- 10 events
- Moderate
- 6 events
- Light
- 2 events
Go monthly to lock in guaranteed access during high-demand weekends.
Block-from-the-Capitol means block-from-the-event.
- Jan
Texas Legislative Session
Jan 13 – Jun 1 · 140 days of high downtown demand. Monthly parking strongly recommended.
High demand - Mar
Rodeo Austin
Mar 13 – 28 · Family events at the fairgrounds increase weekend downtown demand.
Moderate demand - Mar
SXSW
Mar 13 – 22 · Peak downtown crush. Reserve daily parking the morning of.
High demand - Mar
Rodeo Parade & Capitol
Mar 21 · Streets close around the Capitol; arrive early.
High demand - Apr
Moontower Comedy Festival
Apr 14 – 19 · Evening shows downtown. Walk-up rates available.
Moderate demand - Apr
Old Settler's Music Festival
Apr 16 – 19 · Festival is in Tilmon but the after-parties spill downtown.
Light demand - May
Longhorns Baseball Home Stand
Apr – May · Weekend games drive moderate evening downtown traffic.
Light demand - Jun
Republic of Texas Biker Rally
Jun 11 – 14 · Capitol-area events; expect heavy weekend demand.
High demand - Jul
Independence Day Concert
Jul 4 · Auditorium Shores fireworks; downtown lots fill by 6pm.
High demand - Aug
Austin Bat Fest
Aug 22 · Congress Avenue Bridge crowds.
Moderate demand - Oct
Chrome & Chandeliers Car Show
Oct 17 · Our own show, 40 classic cars and Harleys on the trailer side of the lot, 9am to noon. Free to attend.
High demand - Oct
Austin City Limits, Weekend 1
Oct 2 – 4 · Zilker crush; we run shuttle service to the festival gates.
High demand - Oct
Austin City Limits, Weekend 2
Oct 9 – 11 · Same as Weekend 1. Shuttle service available.
High demand - Oct
F1 US Grand Prix
Oct 23 – 25 · Premium event-weekend rates posted at the lot.
High demand - Feb
Austin Marathon
Feb 15 · Sunday morning street closures; check the route.
Moderate demand - Nov
Texas Book Festival
Nov 7 – 8 · Capitol grounds event; medium weekend demand.
Moderate demand - Dec
Trail of Lights
Dec 6 – 22 · Zilker holiday tradition; family weekend evenings.
Moderate demand - Dec
Austin New Year
Dec 31 · Auditorium Shores concert. Plan ahead.
High demand
The days people actually ask us about.
One page per event, with the honest version of how far the venue is and what that means for where you leave the car.
Austin Pride
The parade route starts 7 minutes from the lot
Texas vs. Texas State
About 1.6 miles to DKR. Ride up, do not walk it
Bat Fest
About 15 minutes on foot, and no bridge crossing needed
Texas vs. Ohio State
About 1.6 miles to DKR. Ride up, do not walk it
LEVITATION
Most venues are a 10 to 20 minute walk
Texas vs. UTSA
About 1.6 miles to DKR. Ride up, do not walk it
TribFest
Most session venues are a 7 to 12 minute walk
Crossroads Festival
About 1.5 miles to Moody Center. Ride or use the shuttle
ACL Weekend One
About 2.5 miles to Zilker. Shuttle or ride, never a walk
ACL Weekend Two
About 2.5 miles to Zilker. Shuttle or ride, never a walk
Gorillaz
About 1.5 miles to Moody Center. Ride or use the shuttle
Texas vs. Florida
About 1.6 miles to DKR. Ride up, do not walk it
F1 US Grand Prix
COTA is well southeast of downtown. Drive or ride from here
Texas vs. Ole Miss
About 1.6 miles to DKR. Ride up, do not walk it
Viva la Vida
About 10 minutes on foot to 4th and Congress
Texas vs. Mississippi State
About 1.6 miles to DKR. Ride up, do not walk it
Veterans Parade
The route is 7 to 10 minutes on foot
Maná
About 1.5 miles to Moody Center. Ride or use the shuttle
Texas Book Festival
A flat 7 minute walk to the Capitol grounds
Texas vs. Arkansas
About 1.6 miles to DKR. Ride up, do not walk it
The Nutcracker
About 1.2 miles to the Long Center, across the river
Armadillo Bazaar
About 1.3 miles to Palmer, across the river
New Year's Eve
West 6th starts one block from the gate