Whether you're a first-timer or a festival veteran, we've got everything you need to make SXSW 2026 your best one yet. We've curated essential guides to help you nail every detail—from securing the perfect accommodations steps from programming and mastering downtown transportation to discovering the city's best dining spots and so much more. Consider this your ultimate guidebook to experiencing the best of Austin while at SXSW with confidence and ease.
Everything you must do and see while downtown.
How to live life to the fullest in the Live Musical Capital of the World.
No horse? No problem. We've got the best tips to make your journey from one destination to the next even faster.
Some folks love a list, other folks love a map. We worked with our friends at Corner to plot all our recs for the cartographically inclined. Open on web or download the mobile app to save to your phone.
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By Liz Provencher, January 30
By Liz Provencher, January 30
By SXSW Staff, January 9
