Welcome to the Austin Center for Events

The Austin Center for Events is a collaborative of City departments designed to streamline special event permitting on public and private property. ACE is anchored by teams from Transportation, Parks, Music, Police, Fire, EMS, Code, ARR, Development Services and partner agencies, and works closely with event organizers to guide them through the permitting process.

Event organizers and venues can find the latest updates on COVID-19 impacts to special events below.

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ACE Communication Sign-Up

Featured Resources

Event Permit Guide

ACE Application

Shop the Block (COVID-19)

Street Closures

Getting Around

What's New

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The Spring Festival Season application deadline is February 7, 2022. Updated COVID-19 event guidelines are available. If you have questions about your event application or future plans, contact specialevents@austintexas.gov and we will schedule a remote meeting with you.