For the first time in more than two decades, the Great American Beer Festival is moving to a new venue. While we’re stoked to bring the festival to Denver’s Levitt Pavilion this year, this change has raised a few questions about parking and transportation. Here’s what you need to know to make your trip to GABF 2026 smooth sailing:
Parking
There is limited, first-come, first-served parking within Ruby Hill Park and along neighborhood streets. There’s also limited paid parking in the Denver Electrical Lot at 1498 Lipan St. Use this link to reserve parking in advance. That this lot is not affiliated with Levitt Pavilion or GABF.
Drink responsibly and don’t drive if you’ve been drinking alcohol.
Rideshares
Rideshares like Uber or Lyft are great options. If you choose to take one, pick up and drop-off will be via the main entrance off of Jewell Ave.
Shuttles
Let us give you a ride to the festival! When you purchase a ticket, you’ll have the option to purchase round-trip shuttle service between the Sheraton Denver Downtown and Levitt Pavilion. Starting at 11am, shuttles will depart from the Sheraton every 15-30 minutes or when a bus reaches capacity, whichever comes first.
Biking
Bike parking is located near the main entrance off of Jewell Ave.
Public Transit
Ride the RTD bus or light rail to the festival using the RTD Trip Planner or the new Next Ride app. There are two light rail stops close to Levitt Pavilion:
- I-25 & Broadway Station:
- From Union Station, take the E and C light rail lines
- If you’re coming from the south, take the E Line northbound from RidgeGate Parkway Station, C Line from Littleton Mineral Station, or the T Line from Lincoln Station.
- Evans Station:
- Northbound and Southbound C Line service between Denver Union Station and Littleton Mineral Station.
Where’s the GABF Entrance?
There are three entrances to the festival:
- Main Entrance: Accessed via Jewell Ave.
- North Entrance: Accessed via Florida Ave. on the northwest side of Levitt Pavilion
- East Entrance: Accessed via Florida Ave. and South Platte River Drive, on the west side of Levitt Pavilion.
You’re welcome to enter at any of these entrances once the festival opens for the day. Pro tip: If you’re also attending PAIRED, enter through the North Entrance.
Ready to join the fun? Get tickets and we’ll see you October 10-11 at Levitt Pavilion!