ACL Live at The Moody Theater

ACL Live had their first annual Community Day where visitors local or tourist could explore the whole facility free of charge. I was a great way to checkout all the seating options and vantage points for your next show here. There is not really a bad seat in the house since reasonably a small venue. There was some freebies for visitors young and old including food and drinks, but could purchase Chick-fil-A sandwiches and chips. There was also a bar open too with live music in the newly built PNC Hall. It was very fun to attend even though been here many times, and the staff were so inviting and friendly.You were provided with a Passport card to explore the 3TEN, Mezzanine, Balcony, Backstage, PNC Hall and ACL Live Shop where completed can win tickets to a show. You also got your photo taken on a stage setup and could purchase it too.The Moody Theater is the larger venue at ACL Live complex where the smaller one is called 3TEN. It is the best place to enjoy live music and other performances in Austin were the sound is like a recording studio. The atmosphere is great and has gotten better with the minor renovation to display more musical artifacts on each level.Parking is not a problem in the Second Street District where most park at the Austin City Hall or make a night by staying next door at the W Austin which also completed a major renovation. If attending a show then recommend arriving early where the Austin traffic seems to be getting worse and after your park walk around before going inside.

My first experience here was to see my favorite band, Nothing But Thieves who, for some reason, refuse to ever coming to Houston. This means I'd have to either drive to Austin or to Dallas to see them. In this instance, I went to both Austin and Dallas to see them. Yes I love them that much. But let's talk about my experience here at at The Moody Theater.Although it was only my first time here, I could confidently say that this is probably one of my favorite venues ever. Why? Because of the size! It's so compact where the back end of the theater is oh so close to the stage. If I had to guesstimate, the very back wall of the theater is probably about halfway of where you'd stand if you were to go to, say, 713 Music Hall in Houston, TX.Getting into the venue was easy. There was a line before the doors opened but it moved fairly quickly once the doors were opened. I had to climb up the stairs to get to the theater, but I'm sure they have elevators somewhere for those who can't use the stairs.My main concern before coming here was parking. I wasn't familiar with Austin's parking situation, but I managed to find parking in a garage nearby for only around $12, which I thought was super reasonable. Drink prices are pretty typical of what you'd pay at a concert venue. Yes they are expensive in comparison to your typical bar, but they are average when you compare it to other concert venues. Would I want to see another band play here? Hell yes!!

ACL Live at The Moody Theater is a live music, performance, and private event venue that also serves as the new home of the KLRU-TV produced PBS program Austin City Limits, the longest running music series in American television history! I absolutely adore the ACL Moody Theater as it's an intimate spot that literally doesn't have a bad seat in the house. As folks may see from my last review of this spot, I was sitting in the balcony, yet this time I had floor seats to see the Empress of Soul, the one and only, Gladys Knight. The check-in process to the service at the bar service... all top notch. It should be noted for most concerts, only virtual tickets can be scanned at the door and only paid parking at a structure close to the venue is available.

We went to the Wilco concert last week & it was amazing. There isn't a bad seat in the place. I will definitely be coming back (for the Violent Femmes in March!). Everything was great. The place was clean. The servers were helpful. Parking wasn't terrible. There were some lines & some high prices, but honestly, that's to be expected at a concert venue.

After 13 years, I still hold the Duchess title (an old timey Yelp achievement for being a frequent visitor), so it's a good time for an updated review of ACL Live at the Moody Theater. I seem to be here at least a couple of times per month and it's still one of my favorite places to see and hear live music concerts.Last night, I had the privilege to attend a "taping" for the iconic Austin City Limits television program by PBS, now in their 50th year. The crowd at these shows is always so great, each attendee a true lover of the art form and thoroughly engaged in the performance from start to finish. The artist on stage was as as happy to be there as we all were. After the show, which had 2 encores, I skipped down the stairs to snap a pic of Willie to celebrate his 91st birthday and made home in time for PJs by 10:15p, not bad for a school night.The 3-story, 2,700 capacity Moody Theater can be physically demanding in that most shows involve standing-for-hours GA tickets on the floor, or walking up 2-3 flights to reach the steep, vertigo-inducing mezzanine or balcony rows. Luckily, they have some decent accommodations for folks who need them. Be sure to check out their accessibility services before ticket purchase. See also https://www.acllive.com/accessibilityI've attended corporate events, ACL tapings, touring shows, and festival sets here, all going off without a hitch. The staff working security, doors, bars, and merch stations are always friendly & competent. Bathrooms are clean and lines move steadily. Unlike most other venues in town, they built in plenty of stalls!There's no parking, so you'll need to fend for yourself (check the ParkWhiz app for some options) or better yet, take a rideshare.These days, most Moody Theater tickets are managed using the AXS app, so yes, you'll need to install another thing on your phone.Don't miss the free photo booth by Smilebooth on the 1st floor terrace. You enter your email address to get a digital copy, but if you typo or forget, don't worry. You can find them all later at https://acl-live.smilebooth.com/

IT IS SO COLD IN HERE. Like, so cold, it made me question if I want to leave the show because all I can think about is how cold it is. We keep our house at 68, and my husband is always hot but also was complaining about the cold. I didn't even want any more drinks because I needed to keep my hands balled up for warmth. Wear pants, long sleeves, a jacket, and warm shoes when you come here. Other than being extremely uncomfortable, the seating is nice, the floor is also roomy enough to not feel crowded. I've seen shows both ways here. Everything including the restrooms are clean. There's a bar outside and upstairs inside for mezzanine. Sometimes they open more bars if it's busy. They do a great job, the people working the theater, door, and bars are all very nice. Just turn the air to be above 60, please!

hands-down, best venue and best Soundsystem in Austin. I've seen over 40 shows and it's a space that holds EDM, rockabilly, crooners, rock, and everything in between. Love, Love, Love this venue.

First time at the Moody Theater. Thought the concert was ar Moody Center. I appreciate the theater being a smaller, more intimate venue. I did not get food but a simple gin and tonic. Bartender was very nice and polite. I would attend another event here...no doubt.

My husband and I went to see Black Pumas at this venue. The venue is nice. I believe it seats 2750. We ordered bottled water from the bar and paid with a credit card. They were cold and kept us hydrated throughout the concert. The venue has drink holders on the seats which is a plus. What I like about this venue is that you can see the band pretty clearly from anywhere you sit. The seats felt a bit small but once I got used to them I was comfortable. The building is really well ventilated and the band we saw was awesome which allowed for an enjoyable experience.

My husband and I traveled from Alabama to see our favorite band The Midnight. Parking was easy, getting in was smooth, local beers were great, and the acoustics were phenomenal!! We had such a great time. (: