As the Live Music Capital of the World, events are an important part of Austin’s identity. Austin plays host to a wide variety of festivals, street fairs, and concerts, as well as races, walks, and other athletic events. The City of Austin supports event organizers through the Austin Center for Events (ACE), a collaboration among multiple City departments — including Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) — designed to streamline special event permitting on public and private property. ARR engages with event organizers by way of policy, incentives, and services.
