Concerts (such as Jason Aldean, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lauren Daigle, etc) and Special Events (Circus, Monster Trucks, Harlem Globetrotters, etc) utilize the parking areas around Thompson-Boling Arena for their events.
Staff and commuter lots located in the vicinity of the arena will convert to concert/event parking at 4 pm during the week or 4 hours on the weekend prior to the event.
Starting July 1, 2022 – General concert/event parking is $15. Exact change is greatly appreciated.
Some events offer advance purchase $25 premium parking.
Lots typically used for concert or performance-related events include:
| $15.00 | Location |
| G10 | Neyland Stadium Garage |
| G4 and G3 | Andy Holt Tower Garage-off Lake Loudoun |
| G5/30 | Top level @ Andy Holt Tower |
| C8 | Corner of Lake Loudoun Blvd & Volunteer Blvd |
| S9A | Lot next to Art & Architecture |
| Circle Park | Near Torchbearer |
| 30A | Off Circle Park near Old Speech and Hearing |
| S9 | Student Union across from Neyland Stadium |
| G1 & G2 | McClung Tower garage |
| S7 | Staff lot across from Wayne Basler Boathouse |
| G16 | Volunteer Blvd Garage at Pat Head Summitt St |
| FREE Parking | Location |
| Ag Campus | CF, S65/66, C4 lots – FREE Shuttle starts at 5:30pm for a 7:00 pm show ONLY Larger concerts |
| G17 | Terrace Ave garage – 10 minute walk to arena |
Directions to enter campus via Joe Johnson Dr and AVOID the traffic backups on Neyland Dr
2022-23 Night Class Special Event Parking Map
The following parking areas will be designated for students with a valid parking permit (C-Commuter or T-Evening School) who are attending class on weekdays Mon-Thur during events or concerts:
- Staff 9 – @ Student Union on Phillip Fulmer Way
- Staff 23 – @ Music on Pat Head Summitt Street
- Staff 7 & Commuter 19 – 11th Street Garage
- Staff 7 – @ Second Creek off Cumberland Ave
- Commuter 12 – Terrace Ave G17 garage
- Commuter 18 – corner of Clinch Ave and James Agee
- Commuter 21 – White Avenue Garage
- Volunteer Blvd West – Todd Helton to Andy Holt Ave
NOT AVAILABLE starting jan 1, 2023 C-1 (gravel lot next to Lindsey Nelson Stadium / enter from Todd Helton Dr)
Faculty/Staff Working During Events
The following parking areas will be designated for faculty and staff with a valid parking permit who are working on weekdays Mon-Thur during an event or concert:
- Staff Area 9 @ Student Union — Phillip Fulmer Way
- Staff Area 23 @ Music — Pat Head Summitt St
- Staff Area 7 & C-19 — 11th Street Garage
Note: Parking is also permitted in any other unreserved or unattended staff lot