ACL Live at the Moody Theater Seating Chart
ACL Live at the Moody Theater is the concert hall at 310 W Willie Nelson Boulevard in downtown Austin, Texas, and the home of the Austin City Limits TV show. It opened in February 2011, when the show moved here from a 320-seat studio on the University of Texas campus. The name comes from a $2.5 million Moody Foundation gift. The venue lists about 2,750 people on three levels and says no seat is more than 75 feet from the stage.
Quick answer
ACL Live at the Moody Theater holds about 2,750 people on three levels, according to the venue. Its sponsorship page puts the floor at about 1,000 standing or 800 seated, while the private-events page says 1,100 and 737. The mezzanine has 334 premium seats plus suites, and the balcony has more than 1,100 reserved seats. Its private-events page gives a slightly lower 2,700.
- No seat is more than 75 feet from the stage.
- The floor is standing or seated, depending on the show.
- Austin City Limits TV tapings happen here.
- It isn't the Moody Center, the arena on the UT campus.
Sections at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
ACL Live at the Moody Theater has three levels: a flexible floor, a mezzanine with premium seats and suites, and a balcony. The counts below come from the venue's own sponsorship and FAQ pages.
- Floor — about 1,000 standing or 800 seated, depending on the show, per the sponsorship page
- Mezzanine — 334 premium seats
- Mezzanine suites — five suites for up to 20 people each and an Owners' Suite for up to 40
- Balcony — more than 1,100 reserved seats
Best seats at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
The venue says no seat is more than 75 feet from the stage, so the choice is mostly about standing or sitting. The floor is general admission standing at some shows and seated at others, and at some shows the mezzanine is general admission too, so check which chart your event uses. About 1,500 fixed seats are split between the mezzanine and the balcony. The mezzanine holds 334 premium seats and the suites, and the balcony has more than 1,100 reserved seats.
Tips before you go
Backpacks and bags larger than 11 by 17 inches aren't allowed. It is an all-ages venue, but any child over one needs a ticket. The venue has no official garage. Book a nearby spot ahead on SpotHero, which the venue points to, use street meters, or try the limited first-come W Hotel valet. Re-entry is usually allowed if you show your ticket again, and the box office on 2nd Street opens one hour before showtime.
How to read the ACL Live at the Moody Theater seating chart
The venue posts separate charts for different setups, such as a standing floor with a seated mezzanine, or a fully seated floor for comedy. Match your ticket to the chart for your show before you judge the view.
The venue's accessibility notes use the same section numbers on more than one level, such as section 5 on the floor, the mezzanine and the balcony. Read the level on your ticket first, then the section and row.
Accessible seats are on each level, and the elevator is next to the box office at street level. For fewer steps, the venue suggests Floor sections 4 or 5, Mezzanine sections 5 or 6, or Balcony section 5, and the top rows of the upper levels.
Building a seating chart for an event at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Austin City Limits tapings take place here, but taping passes aren't sold. Fans enter a random drawing, and a pass doesn't guarantee entry. The theater is often confused with the Moody Center, a 15,000-plus-seat concert arena on Robert Dedman Drive that also hosts University of Texas basketball.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many people does ACL Live at the Moody Theater hold?
- ACL Live at the Moody Theater holds about 2,750 people on three levels, according to the venue. Its sponsorship page puts the floor at about 1,000 standing or 800 seated, while the private-events page says 1,100 and 737. The mezzanine has 334 premium seats plus suites, and the balcony has more than 1,100 reserved seats. Its private-events page gives a slightly lower 2,700.
- What are the best seats at ACL Live at the Moody Theater?
- The venue says no seat is more than 75 feet from the stage, so the choice is mostly about standing or sitting. The floor is general admission standing at some shows and seated at others, and at some shows the mezzanine is general admission too, so check which chart your event uses. About 1,500 fixed seats are split between the mezzanine and the balcony. The mezzanine holds 334 premium seats and the suites, and the balcony has more than 1,100 reserved seats.
- What sections does ACL Live at the Moody Theater have?
- Main sections include: Floor — about 1,000 standing or 800 seated, depending on the show, per the sponsorship page; Mezzanine — 334 premium seats; Mezzanine suites — five suites for up to 20 people each and an Owners' Suite for up to 40. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is ACL Live at the Moody Theater located?
- ACL Live is at 310 W Willie Nelson Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701, in the 2nd Street District next to the W Austin hotel. The smaller 3TEN ACL Live club is next door.
- How do I plan a private event at ACL Live at the Moody Theater?
- The theater seats up to 2,100 for private events, a floor gala holds 400, and receptions combined with W Austin reach about 2,000 guests. Lay out the ACL Live gala tables in our free chart maker.