SHAKTI: The 50th Anniversary Tour

Saturday September 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm CST

Riverbend Center for the Arts

4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746                                Directions

For Ticket holders – Some Important Information:

• Please arrive as early as possible – even an hour ahead of time! After the opening act begins, the auditorium doors will be closed.

• You must bring your tickets along with you (either printed or on your cell phone).

• The doors to the auditorium will open at 7 PM and the show will begin at 8 PM with a 40–45 minute solo by banjo maestro, Bela Fleck.

• Shakti will start at 9 PM and run 90-100 minutes. There is no intermission between the Bela Fleck solo and Shakti.

• All seating at Riverbend, other than a few handicapped seats, are bench seats. You will have ample seating space but no armrest.

• Please do not bring large bags to the auditorium. Small purses that fit under your seat are fine but nothing larger is permitted. Riverbend does not have a coat or bag check.

Driving Directions and Parking:

• For southbound vehicles, there are entrances to Riverbend Center from Rte 360. For northbound vehicles, please use the Cedar Street entrances.

• Please note that there is ongoing construction work on Rte 360 but there will be parking attendants directing traffic into and out of the Riverbend Center.

• Please plan your arrival with additional extra time in mind.

Pre-Event food for purchase:

• There will be a variety of delicious light Indian snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase in the courtyard just outside the auditorium.

• An outside caterer, Indian Summer, is offering samosa chaat, veg Hyderabadi biryani, pav bhaji, kofta, chicken, mango lassi and fresh lemon juice at reasonable prices. Please enjoy this opportunity to enjoy their excellent food and fill up before the show!

• The food booth will be open from 6 PM to 8 PM. No food or drink (other than water) is allowed inside the auditorium. 

Mobility and Handicapped Needs – Other special needs:

• The venue is equipped with accessible entrances, restrooms, and seating areas to accommodate guests with mobility challenges.

• Accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you require assistance for accessible parking or directions, please look for our uniformed parking attendants who will be happy to assist you.

• If you are in a wheelchair, please let us know at the front desk and we will have volunteers escort you to your seat.

• To ensure a smooth entry, we recommend arriving at least an hour earlier before the event’s start time. This will allow ample time for parking and accessing the venue comfortably.