SXSW Music Festival applications for artists are officially open, and this is the first time since 2023 that compensation for showcasing artists has not increased year-over-year.

Heading to SXSW in Austin for the first time? Here are 10 things you should know. Story by Mars Salazar and Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman • 1mo ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Another change is coming to to South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2026. As was announced in March, the 2026 festival will be two days shorter and is scheduled to take place from Thursday, ...

SXSW introduced Austin to the world, and the world to Austin. Today, the city's iconic cultural event, founded in 1987, continues to redefine itself.

While the 2026 South by Southwest Conference & Festivals is still more than eight months away, Austinites, visitors and leading music, film, television and tech innovators will have a new landscape to ...

It's that time of year when Austin-area hotels experience a surge in bookings and room rates. Hotels, motels and short-term rental owners welcome artists, entrepreneurs, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Y ...

South by Southwest — bastion of the hip and plugged-in — can get a little crowded. Here's all you'll need to know about Austin's SXSW transportation options.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Changes are coming to South by Southwest (SXSW) next year. Instead of spanning from one mid-March weekend to the next, SXSW 2026 will be two days shorter. SXSW 2026 is scheduled ...

Just days after the 2025 festival wrapped in Austin, plans are already underway for next year's South by Southwest (SXSW). However, before excited attendees open their purses for the 2026 event ...

We listed the best hotels for SXSW in Austin, Texas -- sharing their advantages, amenities, and proximity to events throughout the city.

SXSW runs March 7 to 15, mostly in downtown Austin. Most conference sessions are held at Austin Convention Center, JW Marriott, Fairmont Austin and other downtown hotels.