In December, Springsteen paid tribute to Austin music legend Joe Ely<\/a> after his death from Lewy body dementia and Parkinson\u2019s disease at 78 years old. In an Instagram post, the Boss described Ely as \u201ca singular American singer, great musician and a great artist,\u201d as well as \u201ca true friend.\u201d<\/p>\n Bruce Springsteen at the Austin Music Hall at SXSW 2012. (Jay Janner\/American-Statesman)<\/p>\n Springsteen\u00a0calls Donald Trump a ‘wannabe king’<\/p>\n On Jan. 28, Springsteen dedicated his new song \u201cStreets of Minneapolis\u201d to victims of deadly shootings by federal immigration agents, naming victims Alex Pretti and Renee Good in a social media post.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will be rocking your town in celebration and in defense of America \u2014 American democracy, American freedom, our American Constitution and our sacred American dream \u2014 all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C.,\u201d\u00a0Springsteen said in a press release ahead of the tour. \u201cEveryone, regardless of where you stand or what you believe in, is welcome.\u201d<\/p>\n 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)<\/p>\n How to see Bruce Springsteen in Austin<\/p>\n Tickets to Springsteen\u2019s show at Moody Center on April 26 go on sale Feb. 21 at noon. For more information, visit moodycenteratx.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Heading to Moody Center? Here’s what you need to knowWhere is Moody Center? Where do I park?<\/p>\n With over 15,000 seats, Moody Center has become the go-to arena for popular touring artists since opening in 2022<\/a>. 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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n There are two entrances, on the west and east sides of the building. Guests must pass through metal detectors and bag searches before entry.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n What is the bag policy at Moody Center? What can I bring?<\/p>\n Moody Center permits clear bags that do not exceed 14\u2033 x 14\u2033 x 6\u2033 or small clutch purses that do not exceed 5\u2033 x 9\u2033 x 1.5\u2033 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Inside the Moody Center: Food, drink and seating<\/p>\n 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 \u201cno re-entry policy.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n![\"Bruce](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f59ad24128b9e4e7671fd1953eb9aabf.jpeg\"\/)
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