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GETTING TO AUSTIN, TX
GETTING TO ZILKER PARK (Local Transportation)
GETTING INTO THE FESTIVAL (Entrance)
STAYING IN AUSTIN

GETTING TO AUSTIN, TX

Plane

The closest airport to the festival is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

GETTING TO ZILKER PARK
(Local Transportation)

There are plenty of ways to get to ACL Fest! There is no parking at Zilker Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods for ACL Festival so take advantage of one of the many ways below to get yourself to the ACL Fest.

Rideshare / Drop-Off

Ride with Lyft to ACL Festival! When you're ready to go to the fest, type "Austin City Limits Music Festival" or "Zilker Park" into the Lyft app as your destination. This will update your drop-off to the nearest drop-off point around the festival.

Driving / Parking

There is no parking at Zilker Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods. However, there will be parking options available to purchase in the Austin area. See below.

LAZ Parking

Skip the ACL Fest parking hassle and park with ease at the Barton Oaks and 1221 MoPac Garages. Conveniently located near Zilker Park, these secure garages offer a smooth arrival and departure experience, helping festivalgoers spend less time searching for parking and more time enjoying the music, food, and fun. Reserve parking here.

Austin High School

To purchase parking at Austin High School, visit the AHS Parking page. The Austin High School parking address is 1715 W Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78703.

Public Transportation (Cap Metro)

Cap Metro offers several bus routes that operate frequently near Zilker Park. Check out the MetroRapid Route 803 or other options on the Cap Metro website.

Festival Shuttle

Take advantage of the Festival Shuttles provided by ACL Fest. Board at Sand Beach Park at the corner of Walter Seaholm and Electric Dr in downtown Austin and you'll be dropped off outside the Barton Springs West Festival Entrance. When you're finished rocking, hop back on for a return trip to the same spot.

Shuttles will run from Sand Beach Park starting at 11:30am each day of the festival.

Walking / Biking / Scooters

We encourage all our fans to use pedal and foot power – by far the easiest way to get to the festival!

Bike parking is available on Stratford Drive after crossing the Mopac Pedestrian Bridge and on Azie Morton across from Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum. Additional bike and scooter (Dockless Mobility) parking will be located on Toomey Road and Sterzing Street.

Take the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for easy access to the festival grounds if you are riding your bike or walking. View the interactive Trail map.

Accessible (ADA) Ways to Get to the Festival

Full ADA Parking and Entry information can be located here.

GETTING INTO THE FESTIVAL
(Entrance)

There are three entrances into Zilker Park - East Barton Springs, West Barton Springs and the Lady Bird Entrance. Learn more here.

STAYING IN AUSTIN

There are many options near the festival grounds and around the Austin area to stay. Check out these options near and around Zilker:

Hotels

Book your hotel for the festival weekend with the best rates and options in the area.

Homestays

Check with your favorite Homestay provider (e.g. Airbnb, Vrbo) for the best options in the area.