Dos Equis Pavilion Parking: Gates, Prices, and the No Re-Entry Rule
Dos Equis Pavilion parking in Dallas — everything you need for any show at Fair Park’s outdoor amphitheater.
Dos Equis Pavilion parking sits at 1818 1st Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210, inside Fair Park in South Dallas. Starting in 2026, parking is no longer free — every vehicle needs a pass, purchased separately from your concert ticket. The venue is 100% cashless and has a strict no re-entry policy that catches a lot of first-timers off guard.
Parking prices at a glance
General Parking — day of show: $25 per vehicle
VIP Parking, Easy Out, Ultra VIP, Reserved: upgrades available at checkout
Payment: credit/debit card or Apple/Google Pay only — no cash accepted anywhere
Passes are sold per vehicle, not per person. One pass covers your car regardless of how many people are inside.
Which gate to use
Gate 10: Ultra VIP parking
Gate 11: General Parking
Gate 12: General Parking
Gate 13: Overflow General Parking
Rideshare pickup and drop-off
Both Uber/Lyft drop-off and post-show pickup are at Gate 8 — the same entrance for both directions. Set Gate 8 as your destination before your driver leaves so they route correctly. Post-show pickup at Gate 8 can get congested for sold-out shows — request your ride before the encore ends.
DART access
The closest DART light rail station is Fair Park Station on the Green Line — the same station that serves the State Fair of Texas. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Fair Park Station to the pavilion entrance. For the State Fair overlap period (late September through mid-October), DART is especially useful since Fair Park parking fills across the whole campus. Bus routes 13 and 216 also connect to the venue area.
Accessible parking
ADA parking is available outside both the East and West entrances. No special placard is required to access accessible spaces — just inform the parking staff when you arrive and they’ll direct you to the right area.
Mobile tickets only
Dos Equis Pavilion uses mobile entry exclusively — download your tickets to the Live Nation app before you leave home. No printed tickets accepted at the gate.
Coming Up at Dos Equis Pavilion
$uicideboy$ — Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 6:30 PM
[Update this block with the next confirmed show, date, and showtime. Dos Equis runs a full summer/fall concert season — check the official schedule at dosequispavilion.com.]
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Is parking still free at Dos Equis Pavilion? No — free parking ended in 2026. Every vehicle needs a paid pass, $20 online in advance or $25 day of show.
Can I pay cash? No — the venue and parking are both 100% cashless.
Can I re-enter if I leave? No — there is no re-entry at Dos Equis Pavilion.
Where’s rideshare pickup? Gate 8 — same gate for drop-off and pickup.
Is DART an option? Yes — Fair Park Station on the Green Line, about a 10-minute walk to the pavilion.
Do I need to print my ticket? No — mobile entry only via the Live Nation app. Printed tickets are not accepted.
Also at Fair Park during State Fair season: see our State Fair of Texas parking guide. For the rest of Dallas, check our Dallas parking guide.
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