COTA PUTS ENTERTAINMENT INTO OVERDRIVE

Over the last seven years, Circuit of The Americas (COTA) has garnered a reputation as one of the city's leading entertainment hubs, hosting big-name music performers and exciting events year-round.

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Grand Prix Facility

COTA is the only purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the U.S., set on 1,500 acres just outside downtown Austin. At the heart of it all is a 3.4-mile track that was designed to host top racing competitors from around the world. The 20-turn Circuit takes advantage of the rolling landscape, featuring an intimidating 133-foot hill at Turn 1 that has to be seen to be believed.

F1 at Circuit of The Americas in austin texas

Racing Championships

COTA is home to annual Formula 1 and MotoGP races: the United States Grand Prix and the Grand Prix of The Americas, respectively. NASCAR also makes an annual stop at the Circuit each Spring. 

People on go karts at COTA Karting at circuit of the americas in austin texas

Driving Experiences

Teens and adults love COTA Karting, a purpose-built karting track where you can race at speeds up to 55mph and dream of becoming future F1 stars. COTA Karting also allows guests to bring their own kart to race on track, daily or during their seasonal series leagues.

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Peppermint Parkway

Peppermint Parkway is a magical drive-thru holiday experience that debuted in 2020 at Circuit of The Americas. Guests follow Pepper and Mint on their journey down COTA’s Tunnel Road as they raced to deliver their letters to Santa. The thoughtfully designed holiday experience featured dancing elves and other festive entertainers strolling through dazzling scenes, transporting guests from Candy Cane Lane to an enchanted forest, and so much more. After the adventure concluded, guests could visit Peppermint Plaza to meet Pepper and Mint, ride the zipline with the Grinch, race their friends at COTA Karting, enjoy holiday treats and experience COTALAND, the kiddie park.

Cars & Coffee 

The monthly Cars & Coffee Austin is a pop-up car show for the whole family. Each event is free for spectators, with a $5 charitable donation if you wish to participate in the show. Guests are able to access the climate controlled Velocity Lounge for a great view of the cars on display or stroll through Vendor Row for food and drinks.

Nighttime concert with fireworks Germania Insurance Amphitheater at Circuit of The Americas in Austin Texas

Live Concerts

COTA rounds out its entertainment experience with the Germania Insurance Amphitheater, the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas, known for its signature 25-story observation tower. This unique venue has hosted some of the biggest names in music and entertainment, from Texas icons Willie Nelson and the Chicks to hip-hop chart-toppers Drake and Lil Wayne, plus many more.