Paramount Theatre | ZACH Theatre | The State Theatre | Rollins Theatre at The Long Center | Alamo Lamar | Violet Crown Cinema | Satellite Venue: AFS Cinema | Fairmont
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Address: 713 Congress Avenue
Capacity: 1100 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.7 miles
Shuttle Stop: Paramount / The State Theatres
Parking: Limited paid garage and street parking options
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: Yes, will go on sale in the weeks leading up to the event
Public Day-Of Tickets: Sold 15 minutes before screening, as capacity allows
Please note that the Paramount and The State Theatres have 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.
2024 SXSW World Premiere of 3 Body Problem at the Paramount - Photo by Andy Wenstrand
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: Yes, will go on sale in the weeks leading up to the event
Public Day Of Tickets: Sold 15 minutes before screening, as capacity allows
ZACH Theatre during SXSW 2017 - Photo by Michael Loccisano
Address: 719 Congress Avenue
Capacity: 298 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.7 miles
Shuttle Stop: Paramount / Stateside Theatres
Parking: Limited Paid Garage and Street Parking Options
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: Yes, will go on sale in the weeks leading up to the event
Public Day Of Tickets: Yes, sold 15 minutes before screening, as capacity allows
Please note that the Paramount and Stateside Theatres have 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.
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: Not available at this venue
Public Day Of Tickets: Yes, sold 15 minutes before screening, as capacity allows
Address: 1120 South Lamar Boulevard
Capacity: 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 at this venue
Public Day Of Tickets: Yes, sold 15 minutes before screening, as capacity allows
Alamo Lamar Theater during the SXSW Film & TV Venue - Photo by Debbie Eynon Finley
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 at this venue
Public Day Of Tickets: Yes, sold 15 minutes before screening, as capacity allows
Violet Crown Cinema - Photo courtesy of 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: Yes, will go on sale in the weeks leading up to the event
Public Day Of Tickets: Sold 15 minutes before screening, as capacity allows
AFS Cinema
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 at this venue
Public Day Of Tickets: Not available at this venue
Fairmont Downtown Austin - Courtesy of Fairmont
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