Event Websites

South-by-Southwest (SXSW)
Download a list of Austin Center for Events event applications (PDF) (Does not include event venues that do not require a permit). 

  Getting Around Austin

Before you go, use the interactive Spring Festival Season Mobility Guide to see detailed road closure information, public transportation routes, and more.

Transportation Options

  • Bus & Rail - Catch a ride with CapMetro, the public transportation provider in Central Texas. Download the CapMetro App to buy passes and plan trips on the go. CapMetro provides a network of bus routes, MetroRapid Routes 801 and 803, and MetroRail service to keep people moving into and out of downtown and throughout the city. CapMetro’s trip planner can help you find the best route to your festival event. Check out the CapMetro website for more information.
  • Bike Share - Download CapMetro's MetroBike app to rent a bike using 24-hour/day, on-demand bicycle stations in the urban core.
  • Bicycling - Riding a bike is a fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to get around Austin. You can find more information on the Active Transportation Program page, including route maps and safety tips.
  • Ground Transportation to and from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - You can find ground transportation options, including taxis, rideshare, shuttles, pedicabs and low-speed electric vehicles, limousines, and charter services. For real-time flight display boards, travel tips, parking availability and more, visit FlyAustin.com and follow @AUStinAirport on Twitter for airport information.

Downtown Parking

  • The City’s Parking Enterprise Division provides information about parking downtown, including parking meter enforcement times, a map of downtown parking lots and garages and even a mobile application to assist you in finding a downtown parking spot.
  • The ParkATX mobile app allows you to pay, extend and manage your parking session remotely with just a few taps. Use validation codes FREE15ATX1 and FREE15ATX2 to receive up to two free 15-minute parking sessions every 24 hours.  
  • Plan a safe, car-free ride to the party. Austin has resources to help you safely get home. If you make the responsible decision of taking a taxicab, bus or rideshare service, you may qualify for a parking ticket waiver.

  Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

  • Airport officials recommend travelers arrive 2.5 hours prior to domestic flights and 3 hours prior to international flights.
  • Travelers checking bags with airlines that offer free or discounted bag check can expect longer-than-usual wait times at their airline's ticket counter.
  • Travelers should ensure they are not accidentally packing prohibited items in their bags and can text "Travel" to AskTSA (275-872) for questions on what to bring through the checkpoint.
  • The airport's Department of Aviation will have additional team members in the terminal to provide customer support during busy days and to manage TSA Security and airline ticket counter lines. 

  Leave No Trace

Protect our parks, trails, and green spaces so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

  • Take trash and leftover food with you when you leave Austin’s green spaces.
  • Scoop the poop and dispose of pet waste bags in designated areas.
  • Leave rocks, plants, flowers, and other natural objects as you find them. 

For more information visit the City's Leave No Trace webpage.

 Communication During Spring Festival Season   

The City of Austin (@austintexasgov), Austin Emergency Management (@AustinHSEM), Transportation and Public Works (@AustinMobility), and Austin Parks and Recreation (@AustinCityParks) will utilize X (Twitter) to share relevant information using #SpringFestATX.   

The Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police), Austin-Travis County EMS (@ATCEMS), and the Austin Fire Department (@austinfiredept; @AustinFireInfo) will also employ their X (Twitter) feeds for time-sensitive public safety notifications.  

Have fun at Spring Festival Season, but stay safe and be mindful and respectful of your neighbors. Community members and visitors should call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency - where there is an immediate threat to life or property. For non-emergency situations, such as reporting a potential noise violation or unpermitted event, please call Austin 3-1-1 (512-974-2000) .