Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are bringing the “Land of Hope and Dreams” American Tour to Austin’s Moody Center on April 26. This will be Springsteen’s only Texas stop during the tour’s 20-date run of shows.
“We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming!” Springsteen said in a press release.
Springsteen last played at Moody Center in 2023. Before that, he visited Austin for a SXSW show at ACL Live in 2012 and performed several times at the now-closed Frank Erwin Center.
In December, Springsteen paid tribute to Austin music legend Joe Ely after his death from Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease at 78 years old. In an Instagram post, the Boss described Ely as “a singular American singer, great musician and a great artist,” as well as “a true friend.”
Bruce Springsteen at the Austin Music Hall at SXSW 2012. (Jay Janner/American-Statesman)
Springsteen calls Donald Trump a ‘wannabe king’
On Jan. 28, Springsteen dedicated his new song “Streets of Minneapolis” to victims of deadly shootings by federal immigration agents, naming victims Alex Pretti and Renee Good in a social media post.
“We will be rocking your town in celebration and in defense of America — American democracy, American freedom, our American Constitution and our sacred American dream — all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C.,” Springsteen said in a press release ahead of the tour. “Everyone, regardless of where you stand or what you believe in, is welcome.”
Alejandro Escovedo, Joe Ely, middle, and Bruce Springsteen perform at the Austin Music Awards at the Austin Music Hall during SXSW on Wednesday March 14, 2012. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman)
How to see Bruce Springsteen in Austin
Tickets to Springsteen’s show at Moody Center on April 26 go on sale Feb. 21 at noon. For more information, visit moodycenteratx.com.
Heading to Moody Center? Here’s what you need to knowWhere is Moody Center? Where do I park?
With over 15,000 seats, Moody Center has become the go-to arena for popular touring artists since opening in 2022. Located on the University of Texas at Austin campus at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, the venue gives you the option to pre-purchase a parking spot at one of five nearby parking garages ahead of the show: Manor Garage, Trinity Garage, Parking Garage B, State Garage G and State Garage R. The ADA drop-off and pick-up area is located northwest of the venue on Robert Dedman Drive. The box office is at the southwest corner of the arena.
There are two entrances, on the west and east sides of the building. Guests must pass through metal detectors and bag searches before entry.
At the end of the night, designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up is on Clyde Littlefield Drive. The roads surrounding Moody Center get congested after events, so expect a slow departure from the area, but hot dog vendors are often stationed outside if you’re hungry for a late-night snack.
What is the bag policy at Moody Center? What can I bring?
Moody Center permits clear bags that do not exceed 14″ x 14″ x 6″ or small clutch purses that do not exceed 5″ x 9″ x 1.5″ for their events. The venue prohibits recording equipment apart from smartphones. Smoking and vaping are not allowed on the premises. Find a full list of allowed and prohibited items at moodycenteratx.com.
Inside the Moody Center: Food, drink and seating
There are two levels inside the arena, with entrance portals labeled to identify the section where you’re seated. Upper-level seating is terraced, and Moody Center does permit binoculars. Front-of-stage seating is also available for purchase, but the space is a standing area for some concerts. Premium suites are also available. The venue follows a “no re-entry policy.” Guests who exit the building during an event will not be admitted back inside. However, if you need some air, there is a spacious balcony on the second level.
Inside the complex, you will find a variety of food and beverage options available for purchase from vendors, including pizza slices from Tony C’s, brisket sandwiches from Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, and ice cream cones from Mister Softee. Alcohol is also available for purchase. All transactions at Moody Center are completely cashless, and prices tend to be steep.