Long Center Parking - Ballet Austin

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Welcome! We look forward to having you in the audience for The Nutcracker! We want you to have a wonderful time, with a chance to relax and enjoy all of the fun, pre-show activities we have in store for you. Now is a good time to start planning your trip to the Long Center and where you'll park, so you don't feel rushed gettting to the performance. Here are some important tips to help you plan ahead:

TIP 1: ARRIVE EARLY!

The Long Center opens 90 minutes before each performance, as does our box office. You can enjoy many family-friendly activities at the venue right until show time. When you arrive early, traffic is typically lighter, and parking garage space is plentiful. Garages start to fill up 30 minutes before show time, so arrive early and skip the last-minute parking stress. Don't forget! The Trail of Lights holiday display at Zilker Park affects driving routes leading to the Long Center, so factor that into your travel plans.

TIP 2: CONSIDER ONE TEXAS CENTER FOR AFFORDABLE PARKING!

Located off of Haywood Avenue near the southeast corner of S. 1st Street & Barton Springs Road, this garage is only a four-minute walk to the Long Center. The price is $5 per vehicle, so it's less expensive than the Palmer Garage ($8). AND you can avoid the traffic--and traffic circle--on Riverside Drive. (Garage entrance is pictured left.) NOTE: This garage is not staffed at all times; you must pay via credit card at the automated gate upon exit.

TIP 3: VALET PARK EARLY!

If you arrive an hour early, enjoy extra pampering by letting valet parking professionals park your vehicle for you ($18/vehicle). Just step out and head straight to the pre-show fun waiting for you in the lobbies and lounges. Valet Parking will close 15 minutes prior to show time (evenings at 7:15 p.m., matinees at 1:45 p.m.), so valet park only if you are arriving early. If you're running late, skip the valet line and head straight to one of the garages.

The entrance to Valet Parking is off of Riverside Drive as you head east toward the intersection of Riverside Drive and S. 1st Street. The Valet entrance will be the first of two driveways on the right side of the street. The second drive on the right leads to the entrance of the Palmer Garage.

Parking Near the Long Center

Long Center Garage - South Entrance off of Barton Springs 900 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 South Entrance on Barton Springs Road. The cost is $8.00 ($10 for special events), collected upon entry into the garage.

The One Texas Center Garage - Entrance off of Barton Springs 505 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 Overflow Parking for The Long Center (There are two entrances: a west entrance on S. 1st Street & a north entrance of off Barton Springs Rd. via Haywood Ave.)

Long Center Garage - North Entrance and Valet Parking off of Riverside Drive 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 North Entrance Parking $8.00—$10 for special events—collected upon entry into the garage. Valet parking $18

The Long Center | 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

The Long Center offers nearby parking in two garages within walking distance of the theater:

1.) City of Austin's Palmer Events Center Garage, located behind and to the east of the Long Center. This structure has two entrances—the South Entrance on Barton Springs Road and North Entrance on Riverside Drive. There is an $8 charge per vehicle to park in this structure. (Note: A $10 fee may be charged during festivals and other special events.)

ADA Accessibility: The Palmer Garage has 24 accessible/handicapped parking spaces located closest to the garage elevators on each level. Patrons may also enter the valet line through the first entrance to the Long Center off of Riverside Drive and pull up to the curb to drop off at the main entrance. Elevator access is available through the ground level doors for Rollins Lobby next to the Box Office. Staff will be available to direct you should you need assistance.

2.) One Texas Center is located at the southeast corner of S. 1st Street and Barton Springs Road, next to the Extended Stay America and can be accessed via Haywood Avenue (off Riverside Drive) or the drive off of S. First Street. There is an $8 charge per vehicle to park in this structure during weekends. (Note: A $10 fee may be charged during festivals and other special events.)

The Long Center offers paid valet parking at the venue:

Paid valet parking is available at the Long Center for $18 per vehicle. For valet parking, drop-off by driving eastbound on Riverside Drive and entering the first drive on your right past the Long Center (please stay in the right-hand lane of the Keller Williams Circular Drive).

The entrance to Valet Parking is off of Riverside Drive as you head east toward the intersection of Riverside Drive and S. 1st Street. The Valet entrance will be the first of two driveways on the right side of the street. The second drive on the right leads to the entrance of the Palmer Garage.