Gate Opening Times:
Friday: 12pm-10pm
Saturday: 11am-10pm
Sunday: 11am-10pm
PLATINUM DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE
Enjoy complimentary, roundtrip shuttle service between the JW Marriott and the Platinum West Entrance.
Shuttle Stops
JW Marriott, 110 W. 2nd St
Platinum West Entrance, 2389 Stratford Dr
Hours
First shuttle departs downtown at 10:30am
Last shuttle leaves the Festival at 10:30pm
All shuttles are available on a first-come, first-served basis — we appreciate your patience during peak hours! Only guests with Platinum wristbands will be allowed entry into the shuttles. To make sure the shuttles stay operational, we will respectfully decline service to anyone who appears inebriated.
Click HERE for other tips on how to get to the festival.
PLATINUM ENTRANCES AND POLICIES
Avoid the crowds and use the Platinum-only entrances into the Festival. Once inside, hop on a golf cart to be taken directly to the Platinum Lounge.
Locations
Platinum East Entrance: To the right of the Barton Springs East gates. Look for directional signs pointing the way.
Platinum West Entrance: 2839 Stratford Dr (at the entrance to the Austin Nature & Science Center)
Kids in Platinum
To ensure adequate resources and amenities and to provide a premium experience for everyone in Platinum, any kids between the ages of 3-8 years old will need to have a Platinum Kids wristband, which can be purchased through the links below. They can also be purchased at the festival from the Platinum Concierge. Kids 2 and younger are free in Platinum with a ticketed adult. Any kids 9 years old and above will need to have a Platinum wristband for entry into the Platinum areas. Proof of age will be required for entry.
Entry Tips
Have your wristband on.
Be prepared for bag check. See our policies for what is allowed in the Festival.