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About Downtown Austin

Downtown Austin is home to iconic performance spaces and a vibrant arts scene. This page highlights major venues within walking distance of Congress Avenue and the 2nd Street District, including seating configurations, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations. Whether you’re chasing Broadway productions, SXSW showcases, or intimate concert experiences, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket purchasing and trusted partner suggestions.

Plan your visit around the city’s best entertainment hubs: Paramount Theatre with a storied history, ACL Live at the Moody Theater and its intimate spaces, Bass Concert Hall for touring productions, and the Long Center for a variety of performances. Each venue has its own flavor and capacity, so you can secure the right seats for your night out in downtown Austin.

Pro tip: use our easy, no-fuss checkout to secure your seats. We provide reliable options for parking, transit, and nearby accommodations, so you can focus on enjoying the show. For accommodations near downtown venues, we frequently feature affiliate partnerships with well-regarded hotels and dining options to enhance your Austin experience. If plans shift, we’ll clearly note date changes, rescheduled events, and other important details right here.

City readers: Downtown Austin’s venues are walkable from multiple hotel options, with convenient parking and public transit access. CapMetro runs bus routes through the area, and the MetroRail Downtown Station offers easy access from surrounding neighborhoods. Parking garages like the 600 Congress Ave Garage and nearby structures are common choices for event parking. When you attend a show, keep an eye on on-site or nearby overflow choices and consider reserving parking in advance when available.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Paramount Theatre is located at 713 Congress Ave (Downtown Austin) and typically seats about 1,270; it has a historic history with former names such as Majestic Theatre and Gaiety Theatre before becoming Paramount.
  • Parking for Paramount commonly uses the 600 Congress Ave Garage with an exit voucher for event pricing (about $11 for most shows). Transit options include CapMetro bus routes and MetroRail Downtown Station.
  • ACL Live at the Moody Theater is at 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd in the 2nd Street District and has a capacity of 2,750 across three levels (GA floor, mezzanine, and seating).
  • ACL Live also operates ACL Live at 3TEN (capacity ~350 for intimate shows) and hosts a wide range of events including SXSW activities and private events.
  • Bass Concert Hall (UT Austin Performing Arts Center) seats about 2,042 and is located on the UT campus at DeLoss Dodds Way; nearby parking includes San Jacinto Garage and Lot 39.
  • Long Center for the Performing Arts sits at 701 W Riverside Dr; onsite Palmer Events Center Garage parking is available, with additional overflow and valet options on event days.
  • Nearby hotels within walking distance of downtown venues include The Driskill (604 Brazos St) and JW Marriott Austin (110 E 2nd St); other options include The Westin Austin Downtown and Hilton Austin.
  • Notable events: Paramount hosts Moontower Comedy Festival and historic programming; ACL Live hosts SXSW festivities and hundreds of concerts annually; Bass Concert Hall hosts touring Broadway shows, opera, and other Texas Performing Arts programs.
  • Renaming/demolition notes: Paramount Theatre has historic names (Majestic/Gaiety) before its current branding; the venue itself remains active and was not demolished.