iHeartCountry Festival
- Dates
- Expected May 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Moody Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 19, 2026
The last iHeartCountry Festival was May 2, 2026, in Austin, TX. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find iHeartCountry Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup expected January 2027. Sign up and we email you the day it drops.
Getting there
How do I get to iHeartCountry Festival?
The 2026 festival took over Moody Center, an arena on the University of Texas campus, where show nights bring heavy traffic to a part of central Austin that is already dealing with construction. Drivers reach the campus garages from the I-35 frontage roads, and the southbound upper-deck exit to MLK Boulevard is permanently closed, so use the lower deck. Parking can be bought in advance, and the advice is to leave early and allow extra time. Rideshare riders are sent to a dedicated pickup area a block north of the arena, and several high-frequency CapMetro bus routes stop within a short walk. The options below cover the trip from the airport to the doors in more detail.
Nearest airport AUS.
By car
The nearest major airport is AUS, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
Cost Third-party listings show rates starting around $4 for Trinity Garage on non-peak days. Prepay via UT Parking, ParkMobile or SpotHero. Moody Center's own parking page lists five garages: Manor Garage (closest, ADA parking, PRE-PAY ONLY, no drive-up payment on event days), Trinity Garage (~7-8 min walk, from $4), Parking Garage B, State Garage G, and State Garage R, all on UT campus streets around the venue. ADA drop-off/pick-up is a designated zone on Robert Dedman Dr, venue's northwest side.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at AUS
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
Moody Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
Camping is prohibited anywhere on University of Texas property, and the arena sits in central Austin, so a hotel is the way to stay. Hotels in the university area are close enough to walk to the arena, which means no event-day garage to book and no driving through the show-night traffic. A hotel elsewhere in Austin works with a rideshare or a CapMetro bus. The options below cover hotels near the arena and further out.
Where can I stay near iHeartCountry Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 4
Austin, TX (University area)
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2900 North Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78705
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates300 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates605 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 6
1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2552 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAustin, TX (near I-35, University area)
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates301 West 17th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1901 San Antonio Street, Austin, TX 78705
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates303 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
101 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Austin is a major, well-supplied short-term-rental market with broad availability near campus and downtown.
Search AirbnbHipcamp has a wide Austin/Central Texas presence (Hill Country ranches, private land near Lake Travis, etc.).
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What to bring
An indoor arena show on the University of Texas campus, so the entry rules matter more than the weather.
Full rule
Clear bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches, one-gallon clear resealable plastic bags, and non-clear clutch bags or wallets up to 5 x 9 x 1.5 inches. Items normally carried in a diaper bag must go into a clear plastic bag.
Full rule
Camera restrictions can vary by show, and some concerts do not allow recording at all.
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is iHeartCountry Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was May 2, 2026. The next one is expected in May.
Has the iHeartCountry Festival 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup is expected January 2027.
Where is iHeartCountry Festival held?
Moody Center, Austin, TX.