Film & TV Festival Venues

The SXSW Film & TV Festival hosts 100+ features for nine days across multiple theaters throughout Austin, TX. Seating for each screening is subject to capacity and is admitted on a priority basis.




3 Body Problem Premiere – SXSW 2024 – Photo by Stephen Olker

Venues

 

Paramount Theatre

SXSW Film & TV Festival Venue

Address: 713 Congress Avenue
Capacity: 1100 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center:0.7 miles
Shuttle Stop: Paramount Theater
Parking: Limited paid garage and street parking options
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar

Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets:If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.

Please note that the Paramount Theatre has a bag size limit. Bags over 14" x 12" x 6" (35x 30x 15 cm) will not be allowed in these venues. SXSW Registrant tote bags will be allowed. Click here for more information.

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2024 SXSW World Premiere of 3 Body Problem at the Paramount - Photo by Andy Wenstrand

2024 SXSW World Premiere of 3 Body Problem at the Paramount - Photo by Andy Wenstrand

ZACH Theatre

SXSW Film & TV Festival Venue

Address: 202 South Lamar Boulevard
Capacity: 420 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 1.2 miles
Shuttle Stop: Zach Theatre
Parking: Street parking and public parking options nearby
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets:If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.

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ZACH Theatre during SXSW 2017 - Photo by Michael Loccisano

ZACH Theatre during SXSW 2017 - Photo by Michael Loccisano

SXSW Film & TV Theater at Hyatt Regency

Address: 208 Barton Springs Rd
Capacity: 300 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.7 miles
Shuttle Stop: Hyatt Regency Theatre
Parking: Limited paid garage and street parking options
Food/Beverage:TBD
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets:If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.

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Austin Skyline, Hyatt Regency hotel

Austin Skyline, Hyatt Regency hotel

Rollins Theatre at The Long Center

SXSW Film & TV Festival Venue

Address: 701 West Riverside Drive
Capacity: 210 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.9 miles
Shuttle Stop: Rollins Theatre / Outdoor Stage / Palmer
Parking: Parking and Directions
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets:If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.

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Alamo Lamar

SXSW Film & TV Festival Venue

Address: 1120 South Lamar Boulevard
Capacity:Screen 1: 43 seats, Screen 2: 43 seats, Screen 3: 61 seats, Screen 4: 149 seats, Screen 5: 167 seats, Screen 6: 93 seats, Screen 7: 63 seats, Screen 8: 63 seats, Screen 9: 93 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 1.9 miles
Shuttle Stop: Alamo Lamar
Parking: Free parking garage but fills up fast
Food/Beverage: Restaurant and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets:NOT available for purchase by the general public at this venue.
Public Day-Of Tickets:If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.

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Alamo Lamar Theater during the SXSW Film & TV Venue - Photo by Debbie Eynon Finley

Alamo Lamar Theater during the SXSW Film & TV Venue - Photo by Debbie Eynon Finley

Violet Crown Cinema

SXSW Film & TV Festival Venue

Address: 434 West 2nd Street
Capacity: Screen 1: 50 seats, Screen 2: 50 seats, Screen 3: 39 seats, Screen 4: 44 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.5 miles
Shuttle Stop: Walk from JW Marriott or 3rd at Congress
Parking: Limited paid garage and street parking options
Food/Beverage: Cafe and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets:NOT available for purchase by the general public at this venue.
Public Day-Of Tickets:If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.

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Violet Crown Cinema - Photo courtesy of venue

Violet Crown Cinema - Photo courtesy of venue

Satellite Venue: AFS Cinema

SXSW Film & TV Festival Venue

Address: 6259 Middle Fiskville Road
Capacity: 265 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 5.5 miles
Shuttle Stop: Not serviced by downtown shuttle
Parking: Free parking lot
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets:If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.

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AFS Cinema

AFS Cinema

Fairmont (XR Headquarters)

SXSW Film & TV Festival Venue

Address: 101 Red River Street
Capacity: Congressional Ballroom: 750, Manchester C: 90, Verbena: 15, Violet: 5
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.2 miles
Shuttle Stop: Walk from JW Marriott or 3rd at Congress
Parking: Limited paid garage and street parking options
Food/Beverage: Restaurant and full bar nearby
Public Pre-Sale Tickets:NOT available for purchase by the general public at this venue.
Public Day-Of Tickets:NOT available for purchase by the general public at this venue.

Fairmont Downtown Austin - Courtesy of Fairmont

Fairmont Downtown Austin - Courtesy of Fairmont

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