AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 The annual South by Southwest Conference & Festival is back in Austin from March 12-18, bringing the latest in tech innovation, film releases, artist showcases and more. Fortunately, you don’t need a badge to take advantage of many of these exciting events.<\/p>\n
SXSW Edu Expo<\/p>\n
Wednesday, March 11 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Austin Marriott Downtown – Moontower Hall<\/p>\n
Interactive exhibits showcasing \u201cwhat\u2019s next and new in education.\u201d Organizations in attendance include the University of Texas at Austin, Random House Children\u2019s Books, TableTop Science, the South Texas Vocations Technical Institute and more.<\/p>\n
Congress Avenue Block Party<\/p>\n
Thursday, March 12 – Wednesday, March 18 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. @ 900 Congress Street Closure<\/p>\n
Formerly the Registrant Lounge, the Congress Avenue Block Party will be the meeting space for SXSW attendees to get access to daily free drinks, food and brand swag. For the first time, the event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
Radio Day Stage at Downright<\/p>\n
Friday, March 13 – Wednesday, March 18 | 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ Downright Austin Backyard<\/p>\n
SXSW\u00a0is partnering with radio stations for a series of performances broadcast live from the festival. Featured artists include runo plum, Adult DVD, Radium Dolls and more.<\/p>\n
Global Stage at Downright<\/p>\n
Thursday, March 12 – Wednesday, March 18 | 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. @ Downright Austin Backyard<\/p>\n
The Global Stage will feature international acts and showcases by All The Vibes and Tokyo Calling. Performers include Sibby Liv, DJ AG, Jamie Dred, BANSHIMOKU and more.<\/p>\n
Flatstock<\/p>\n
March 13-15, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ Austin Marriott Downtown – Moontower Hall<\/p>\n
The Flatstock art market offers a place where attendees can admire poster art and meet the artists who created it.<\/p>\n
SXSW Expo: International Innovations<\/p>\n
Saturday, March 14 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Fairmont – Manchester Ballroom<\/p>\n
The International Innovations Expo showcases hundreds of exhibitors from around the world in industries like tech, design, social good, entertainment, health, wellness and more.<\/p>\n
Orville Peck concert with Rivian<\/p>\n
Masked vocalist Orville Peck will bring his country tunes to\u00a0Rivian Electric Joyride on the 800 Block of Congress on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.)\u00a0Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake<\/p>\n Sunday, March 15 | 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Auditorium Shores<\/p>\n Enjoy free, family-friendly live music with a skyline view at Auditorium Shores.<\/p>\n IMAX at SXSW: ‘STORMBOUND’ Screening and Q&A<\/p>\n Sunday, March 15 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ The Bullock Texas State History Museum<\/p>\n A screening of “STORMBOUND” in IMAX, followed by Q&A with director Miko Lim and Jeff and Sara Gammons. The film follows Jeff, a storm chaser who has pushed to document every major hurricane in the U.S. for the last 30 years.<\/p>\n The Lumineers concert with Rivian<\/p>\n