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Serving Our Community With Pride

The Palmer Events Center is a multi-purpose venue with a flexible floor plan and complimentary Wi-Fi. We are nestled next to Butler Park with a gorgeous view of downtown Austin, in close proximity to a strong cluster of hotels with 11,000 guest rooms.

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Upcoming Events

Feb. 6 2019 City of Austin African American Heritage Network Employee Black History Program
Feb. 9 2019 Rodeo Austin Gala
Feb. 11 2019 Tourism Commission Board Meeting

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Rethinking Your Events

Get inspired and explore the Palmer Event Center’s pre-function space, exhibit halls, and meeting rooms and canopies. Imagine how your event can transform the space.

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Parking Information

One Garage

  • 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
  • 4-story, 1,200-space garage next to the facility
  • Entrances on Barton Springs Rd. and Riverside Dr.
  • Clearance Height: 7’2”

Pro Tip: The Riverside Dr. entrance to the parking garage is often underutilized. To avoid traffic at the Barton Springs Rd. entrance, use the Riverside Dr. entrance.

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Downtown & Vicinity

Located within downtown Austin, yet cradled by Butler Park, Auditorium Shores, and Lady Bird Lake near downtown Austin, the Palmer Events Center is easily accessible from Barton Springs Rd. or Riverside Dr. by car or public transportation.

The Palmer Events Center is located at 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, within a three-mile radius of 11,000 hotel rooms.

  • By the end of 2019, 11,389 hotel rooms are projected to be available downtown.
  • By the end of 2020, 12,144 hotel rooms are projected to be available downtown.

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