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About LBJ Lawn At The University Of Texas
LBJ Lawn is the open-air grassy venue space on the northeast corner of Darrell K. Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, right in front of the LBJ Fountain and near the LBJ Library. Used for Longhorn City Limits (LCL) gameday concerts and other campus events, this area provides a laid-back outdoor setting with true Texas charm. There are no fixed seats at LBJ Lawn; attendees enjoy a flexible standing-and-sitting layout on the grass, designated as the LBJ Fountain Amplified Sound Area. When planning your visit, think easy access, convenient parking, and nearby stays and eats that fit a straightforward, friend-in-the-business approach to ticketing with Gold Coast Tickets.
To make your trip smooth, we’ve gathered practical details about parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining. UT Lot 38 offers free visitor parking during business hours for LBJ Library visitors, and other campus garages—such as San Jacinto and Manor—are within a short walk. Capital Metro serves the LBJ Library and LBJ Lawn area, with campus shuttles and bus routes providing convenient options for spectators. For lodging, consider the on-campus AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at 1900 University Ave, or nearby downtown options like The Westin Austin Downtown at 310 E 5th St. Dining options nearby include a range of casual and quick-service spots, with affiliate partner recommendations available for a seamless booking experience. LBJ Lawn remains a central piece of Longhorn gameday culture, hosting popular acts during LCL, such as Nelly (2022), Midland (2024), Pat Green (2024), Bob Schneider (2023), and The Beach Boys (2025), and it continues to be a staple of UT Austin’s live music scene.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: outdoor lawn space on the UT Austin campus used for Longhorn City Limits (LCL) gameday concerts and other events.
- Location: on the northeast corner of Darrell K. Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, in front of the LBJ Fountain; near the LBJ Library.
- Address reference: LBJ Library address is 2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705; LBJ Lawn is part of the same campus area adjacent to the library.
- Seating: no fixed seating chart; LBJ Lawn is a grassy area with events designated as the LBJ Fountain Amplified Sound Area (no formal seating).
- Parking: UT Lot 38 offers free visitor parking during business hours for LBJ Library visitors; other campus parking options (e.g., San Jacinto/Manor garages) are nearby.
- Transit: Capital Metro stops and UT campus transit options serve the LBJ Library/LBJ Lawn area.
- Nearby hotels: on-campus AT&T Hotel & Conference Center (1900 University Ave); nearby downtown options include The Westin Austin Downtown (310 E 5th St) and other UT-adjacent hotels.
- Notable events hosted: Longhorn City Limits free gameday concerts featuring acts like Nelly (2022), Midland (2024), Pat Green (2024), Bob Schneider (2023), and The Beach Boys (2025); LCL launched in 2018 and remains a key gameday experience.
- Renamed/demolished: LBJ Lawn itself has not been demolished or renamed; surrounding streets have seen changes such as East 23rd Street being renamed to Smokey’s Midway, per campus reporting.