SXSW events at Auditorium Shores, located at 920 W. Riverside Drive (adjacent to the South First Street Bridge) are free and open to the public, thanks to our sponsors.

Auditorium Shores Registrants Shuttle

Shuttle service between the Austin Convention Center and Auditorium Shores will run Thursday through Saturday from 4pm-11pm. SXSW Badge holders can catch the Auditorium Shores shuttle for free outside the Austin Convention Center (on Trinity Street between 2nd and 3rd).

Park & Ride
Park and Ride from the State Garages on CapMetro – Both pay-to-park, and free parking, are available at the State Garages (on San Jacinto near the Capitol) after 6PM on weeknights. CapMetro routes will run every 10-30 minutes until midnight on concert nights and the fare is $1 each way (or $2 for a 24-hour pass).

• CapMetro #7: Board at San Jacinto & 12th and get off at Barton Springs & Congress
• CapMetro #10: Board at San Jacinto & 11th and get off at South First street & Riverside

Other routes that stop a short walking distance from Auditorium Shores include the #1L and #1M. For more information visit Capital Metro’s Trip Planner or call their information line at 512/474-1200.

Park & Walk from Nearby Lots

Downtown residents, and those lucky enough to find parking downtown, can enjoy a quick walk or bike ride across the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge. More than 2,000 parking spaces are available within a few blocks of Auditorium Shores. This parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. If parking north of the river please use the Pfluger Bridge and the West entrance to the venue. Do not park in the residential neighborhoods -- you will be towed. ADA Parking available at Palmer Center Garage. State Parking Lots (San Antonio and 3rd Street) after 5:30 PM on weekdays and All Day on Saturday (rate varies).

One Texas Center (Barton Springs & South First): Thurs/ Fri 6:00-10:00pm & Sat All Day ($10)
City Hall Garage (Cesar Chavez & Guadalupe): 6:00-10:00pm ($5) Palmer Center Garage (Riverside & South First): 6:00-10:00pm All Day ($10)
Hyatt Regency (208 Barton Springs Rd): 5:00-10:00pm All Day ($3/hour)
Embassy Suites Hotel (300 S. Congress): 5:00–10:00pm All Day ($8)

All garages available for parking at 11:00am Saturday.

TXDOT parking lots (150 E. Riverside Drive): 5:30 - 10pm Thursday and Friday, 12 - 10pm Saturday (Free parking)

Park & Jog from Zilker Park

Stretch your legs with a brisk jog from the Zilker Park soccer field lots (under the MoPac Bridge) to Auditorium Shores. It will be dark on your return trip so please carry a flashlight for the late jog back to your vehicle.

Mellow Johnny's Hosted Bicycle Parking

Remember, ride, don't drive to Auditorium Shores for the FREE SXSW concerts. Mellow Johnny's will host two conveniently located bike parking areas and offer basic bicycle repair as well as have available for purchase lights, tubes, locks and any other last minute gear.

Don’t forget to bring your own lock. Valet bicycle parking available onsite.


A portion of the proceeds benefit LUPE (Latinas Unidas Por El Arte).

Photo courtesy of Extreme Air Shots