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ACL Live at the Moody Theater Entry Rules and What to Pack
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Short answer
ACL Live bans backpacks and bags larger than 11 by 17 inches. Diaper and medical bags are allowed after inspection. Outside food and drink, laptops, tablets, tripods, banners and any camera with a detachable lens or bigger than a shirt pocket are banned. Re-entry is generally allowed with your ticket, and everyone is wanded on each entry.
Every rule at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
An item that is not listed is not mentioned in the official pages we checked. Each row links to the page its rule came from.
Bag policy in detail
ACL Live does not allow backpacks or large bags that exceed 11 by 17 inches. Necessary diaper bags and medical bags are permitted. All bags and purses are inspected, and everyone is wanded on each entry.
The venue asks you to add at least 30 minutes to your arrival for security screening. Guests are asked to take certain metal items out of their pockets before the walk-through detectors.
- No backpacks
- No bags larger than 11 x 17 inches
- Diaper and medical bags are permitted
- Every bag is inspected on every entry
Food and drink
Outside food and beverages, cans, bottles and alcohol are on the prohibited list. The venue sells food and drinks inside, and the bars take cards and mobile payment only.
Cameras and electronics
Only cameras without detachable lenses that are smaller than a shirt pocket are allowed. Professional photography equipment, video cameras and audio recording equipment are not, unless special permission is granted. Cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks and drones are on the prohibited list.
Laptops and tablets are prohibited. If an artist asks for no photography or recording, signs are posted. The pages do not mention power banks.
Strollers and family items
Necessary diaper bags are permitted after inspection. The pages do not mention strollers. It is an all-ages venue, and children over the age of one need a ticket.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
The pages do not mention umbrellas, blankets or seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners are on the prohibited list, and the pages do not set a rule for signs or flags. Musical instruments, masks and face paint, utility tools and laser pens are prohibited too.
Medical needs and accessibility
Necessary medical bags are permitted and inspected before entry. The venue has elevator access to all levels, and accessible seating with companion seats is available through info@acllive.com.
Security screening and arrival
Re-entry is generally allowed, but you present your ticket again and go through screening again. Shows that do not allow re-entry are marked at the door. The venue is non-smoking, and you can step out to the street to smoke and come back.
Bag storage and lockers
The pages do not describe bag storage or lockers.
Shows and special events
Some artists ask for no phones, photos or recording, and signs go up when they do. Events that differ from the all-ages policy are noted on the event page, so check yours.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks and bags larger than 11 x 17 inches
- Outside food and beverage, cans, bottles and alcohol
- Laptops and tablets
- Professional photography equipment and audio or video recording devices
- Cameras with detachable, telephoto or zoom lenses
- Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks
- Drones
- Banners
- Musical instruments
- Masks and face paint
- Weapons, pocketknives and utility tools
- Laser pens and illegal drugs
Questions about ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Nothing larger than 11 by 17 inches, and no backpacks. Diaper and medical bags are permitted, and every bag is inspected.
No. Backpacks and large bags that exceed 11 by 17 inches are not allowed. The pages describe no bag storage.
Only one without a detachable lens that is smaller than a shirt pocket. Professional gear, video and audio recorders, tripods and monopods are not allowed.
No. Outside food and beverages, cans and bottles are on the prohibited list. The venue sells both inside and takes cards and mobile payment only.
Usually. Re-entry is generally allowed if you show your ticket again and go through screening again. Shows that do not allow it are marked at the door.
No. Laptops and tablets are on the prohibited list.
Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions | Austin City Limits Live (opens in a new tab)
acllive.com, read
- Know Before You Go | Austin City Limits Live (opens in a new tab)
acllive.com, read
Checked on October 4, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 18, 2026.
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