ANWParking & Valet
— Saturday, September 5, 2026, 3 to 11 PM —

Parking for Bat Fest.

The twentieth Bat Fest closes the Congress Avenue bridge from mid-afternoon until eleven at night, on the same Saturday as the Longhorns season opener. Two crowds, one downtown.

Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue BridgeWalkable from the lotGated entry 24/7
Getting there

About 15 minutes on foot, and no bridge crossing needed

Park at 715 Nueces Street, Austin, TX 78701. Gated entry runs 24 hours, so the car is never on a clock that runs out before you are done.

Where to park for Bat Fest

The bridge closure is the thing to plan around. We are north of it, so reaching the lot never involves crossing the closed span. Park here and walk south to the festival rather than trying to approach from the far side.

Event weekend pricing

Posted rates are starting prices and are subject to change. During citywide events (SXSW, ACL, F1, UT football, and Capitol session weekends) rates may increase. We post current pricing at the lot entrance and on this page.

— While you are here —

Other things within walking distance.

Most people park once and do two things. These are the walks from our gate.