ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Legendary 2,750-capacity broadcast home of PBS 'Austin City Limits' in the 2nd Street District—turnkey concert sound, television lighting, and VIP balcony buyouts.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Texas's statutory +33.1% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $32,000 | $75,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $18,500 | $18,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $50,500 | $93,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (23%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $11,615 | $21,505 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $5,124 | $9,488 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+33.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $67,239 $122 / guest all-in
| $124,493 $226 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live)
“Intimate, premier concert experience with incredible sound quality in a polished, downtown venue. Almost every seat provides a great view, though the floor is standing-room-only for some shows. While drinks and food are pricey, its central…”
“I went to see Charli XCX and Labyrinth and OMGG I was blown away that was quite literally the best concert I’ve ever been to!! The venue was nice and open and even though it had rained it wasn’t really muddy until the very end. I will…”
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Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at JW Marriott Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Anchors Willie Nelson Blvd & 2nd Street (attached to W Austin)—4 minutes on foot from JW Marriott and 2 minutes from Austin Proper.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $50,500 base + 23% admin ($11,615) + 8.25% tax ($5,124)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (550 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $68,585 | $79,750 | $94,105 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($19,140) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($8,158). | $23,476 | $27,298 | $32,212 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$10,336 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$24,691 with 25% AV service fee). | $12,202 | $14,355 | $16,508 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $104,263 | $121,403 | $142,825 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
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