ACL Live at The Moody Theater

Checking the house rules before you go can make the night easier.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Re-entry is generally allowed with your ticket, though some shows may not permit it. Smoking is not allowed inside the venue.²
• Payment Options: ACL Live at The Moody Theater is cashless for concessions, bar, and ticket sales inside the venue. Credit cards, debit cards, and mobile pay are accepted, and cash tips are still welcome.²
• Prohibited Items: Prohibited items include oversized bags and backpacks, outside food and drink, alcohol, weapons, drugs, musical instruments, drones, selfie sticks, laptops or tablets, and professional photo, audio, or video equipment.² Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: ACL Live at The Moody Theater is an all-ages venue, and any child over the age of one needs a ticket unless a specific event page states otherwise.²

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations, including bag rules, check the official ACL Live policy page.

Downtown Austin is home to several major performance venues.

• 3TEN ACL Live: Next door to the Moody Theater, 3TEN ACL Live is the smaller room in the ACL Live complex and holds up to 350 guests.¹
• Paramount Theatre Austin: Paramount Theatre is a historic downtown venue known for film, comedy, concerts, and stage performances.³
• Moody Center: Moody Center is a University of Texas arena used for concerts, sports, family shows, and major touring events.⁴ It holds 15,000+ for concerts.

ACL Live at The Moody Theater is in downtown Austin, with transit and driving both practical options.⁵

Public Transportation: Downtown Austin transit serves the area around the theater, and rideshare is also encouraged for event travel.⁵

Driving: ACL Live at The Moody Theater is located at 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd in Austin, TX.⁵ There is no parking garage officially affiliated with the venue, but limited valet parking is available at the W Hotel on a first-come, first-served basis.⁵

Other nearby parking options include:

• West 3rd Street Garage: 401-499 W 3rd St, Austin, TX
• Parking 940: 214 Congress Ave, Austin, TX

Alcoholic drinks are available inside the Moody Theater with a valid ID, while nearby spots give guests easy options for pre-show drinks, dinner, or a stop after the performance.^2,6

ACL Live at The Moody Theater opened as a purpose-built venue for live music and as the permanent home of Austin City Limits, the longest-running music series in American television history.¹ Since 1974, countless acclaimed artists have appeared on Austin City Limits, and the program has been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as a rock and roll landmark.¹

The theater was designed to support that legacy with a recording environment built for broadcast, reconfigurable seating, and a 10,000-square-foot soundstage.¹