Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert & Fireworks

Head to downtown Austin this July 4th for an amazing event featuring live music, food trucks, bars, market vendors - all culminating in a mile-high fireworks display over the city skyline backed by symphonic patriotic classics. There are several ways to enjoy the festivities!

🎟️ Vic Mathias Shoreline Access 🎟️

The majority of Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores) is FREE and open to the public. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy stage entertainment starting at 5PM, as well as food trucks, activities, market vendors and watering holes.

Escape the crowd with a special VIP Shoreline Access pass!

Shoreline Access VIP Tickets

• Access to designated area next to the stage and shoreline
• Air-conditioned restrooms
• Private access to cash bar
• Close proximity to food trucks
• Surprise and delights throughout
• Kids under 10 free

Reserved Picnic Table + Shoreline Access (for 4 guests)

• Includes 4 Shoreline access passes
• 1 picnic table ~ table length 6'
• Tableside bar delivery service
• Igloo soft-sided cooler with ice and 4 waters
• 4 battery-operated handheld fans
• Kids under 10 free (max table capacity incl. kids is 6 ppl)

Reserved Cabana + Shoreline Access (for 8 guests)

• Includes 8 Shoreline access passes
• 1 furnished, retractable roof cabana with fan
• Tableside bar delivery service
• Igloo soft-sided cooler with ice and 8 waters
• Kids under 10 free (max cabana capacity incl. kids is 10 ppl)

🎟️ The Long Center is the location for two types of VIP Tickets🎟️

VIP Lawn Access @ Long Center available for $85 + fees each (10 and under free)

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the view from the Long Center!

• Hillside seating in the lawn center lawn
• Access to Long Center lobby & air-conditioned restrooms
• Private access to cash bar
• Dedicated food trucks
• Yard games
• Photo opportunity

VIP Reserved Tables @ Long Center Terrace available for a $2,500* donation

Your donation to the Austin Symphony Orchestra includes a 10 person table located on the H-E-B Terrace at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. The fireworks fly high above the downtown skyline making every table the best seat in the house! For table purchasers, a donation letter will be mailed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra following the event.

VIP tables include:

• VIP event admission
• 10 seats per table
• Family style BBQ dinner at each table
• Private access to cash bar
• Access to Long Center lobby & air-conditioned restrooms
• Access to the designated Shoreline viewing area at Vic Mathias Shores
• Photo opportunity
• Yard games
• VIP after-party with private cash bar, hearty bites & DJ entertainment
• 1 VIP Parking Pass in adjacent parking garage for one (1) vehicle
• VIP parking pass will be emailed separately closer to the event

1/2 tables also available in limited quantities for a table for 5 guests. This will be a shared table with another 1/2 table purchaser.

⌚ SCHEDULE ⌚

• 4:30 p.m. VIP Areas Open
• 5:00 p.m. Shoreline Stage: Calder Allen
• 5:45 p.m. Long Center VIP Lawn Stage: Mélat
• 6:15 p.m. Shoreline Stage: Bri Bagwell 
• 7:25 p.m. Taco Eating Contest
• 7:45 p.m. VIP Lawn Stage: Peterson Brothers
• 8:30 p.m. Austin Symphony Orchestra
• 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Show
• 10:00 p.m. VIP After Party for Long Center Table Guests

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO & FAQs: ℹ️

FOOD & BEVERAGE: Food trucks and bars will be available throughout the park. Alcohol is not permitted in City parks unless within designated areas. Coolers allowed (max size 24 Quart - 20" x 17" x 15"). Outside food, snacks, and up to two factory-sealed water bottles per person (1L max each) permitted. Empty reusable bottles, hydration packs, and plastic/aluminum bottles are OK. No alcohol, other drinks, or glass. All coolers and bags will be subject to search.

PARKING: Please note admission does not include parking except for VIP Tables. Separate parking fees may apply at surrounding garages, surface lots, and street meters. 

ENTRY GATES: Entry gates will open at 4:30pm on July 4th,

PET POLICY: Pets are not allowed in any VIP Area. In general, regardless of their level of fear or comfort, loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound and other stimulants.

SECURITY: Glass, alcohol, weapons, and styrofoam are strictly prohibited. Smoking and Vaping is also prohibited in the park.

VENDORS: Food and drinks will be available for purchase from our vendors. This is the second year we will have bars onsite for guests age 21+ to enjoy alcoholic beverages responsibly. Please keep in mind you must consume alcohol within the bar areas or designated VIP areas before re-entering the general event/park grounds.

CASH/CARD: Acceptance of Cash & Credit/Debit Cards vary per vendor. *Note ATMs will not be available at the event. Bars do not accept cash.

RE-ENTRY: Event re-entry is permitted. Please obtain a proper wristband upon exiting.

WEATHER: Event is held outdoors, and rain or shine barring extreme conditions or park closures.

REFUNDS: All sales are final & non-refundable.

For more information visit: www.starspangledfest.com

Terms and Conditions:

This event is Rain or Shine barring a city park closure. No refunds or exchanges. This ticket grants a revocable license to the bearer and bearer may be removed at any time for any reason. Management reserves the right without the refund of any portion of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission or to eject any person who fails to comply with the rules of the venue, local, state, or federal law or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly, or offensive by management. Persons entering the facility are subject to search for contraband, alcohol, controlled substances, weapons, firearms, fireworks, video equipment, or professional recording devices, all of which are expressly forbidden, and subject to confiscation. By completing this purchase and visiting the event, you, on behalf of yourself, any invitees, and ticket users, voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, or any other disease, and personal injury incidental to the event, whether occurring before, during, or after the event. Ticket purchaser/user bears all risks. The resale or attempted resale of this ticket at a price higher than that appearing on the ticket is prohibited and if discovered will result in the ticket being voided without refund. This ticket may not be used for advertising, promotion (including contests and sweepstakes) or other trade purposes without the express written consent of Management. Rain policy: passes for outdoor events are purchased at risk of inclement weather. In general, this ticket will not be replaced, refunded, or exchanged unless the event is canceled due to an unforeseen city park closure.

As a condition of ticket purchase and attendance at the Event, the ticket holder/user grants the event director and host organizations a limited license to use such ticket holder’s/user’s name, likeness, image, photograph, voice, video, biographical and other information (collectively, “Likeness”), in any media platform or format whatsoever, and to distribute, broadcast and exhibit these without charge, restriction or liability, but only for the purposes of advertising or promoting the Event (and future events). The foregoing grant, however, does not constitute consent for any third party to use the ticket holder’s/user’s Likeness in an endorsement of any product or service without such ticket holder’s/user’s specific written consent.