An elevator ride away from programming

BY Liz Provencher

Hotels & Travel

SXSW offers a wide selection of Austin hotels at the best available rates during the Conferences & Festivals each March. The SXSW Housing team can help you navigate getting to, from, and around Austin with ease during SXSW. See our hotel availability, reservation policies, transportation tips, and more.

BY Drew Tinnin

Everything You Need to Know About SXSW 2026 Right Now

Back in 1987 we launched SXSW Music Festival right before our city was anointed as the Live Music Capital of the World®. We grew quickly, expanding our gathering to match our eclectic tastes and the excitement of the world who now looked to Austin for discovery. We featured tech companies…

BY SXSW Staff Writer

The Latest Conference Sessions to Help You Start Planning Your Schedule

BY Drew Tinnin

SXSW Badges

BY Jonathan Freites

Transfer Policy

SXSW & SXSW EDU CREDENTIAL TRANSFER POLICY a. One (1) Free Transfer. The following SXSW Credentials are eligible for one (1) free transfer: Platinum Badge, Innovation Badge, Film & TV Badge, Music Badge, and SXSW EDU Badge (“Transferable Badge(s)”). This transfer may be made via the SXSW cart through a…

BY Auva Saghafi

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BY Auva Saghafi

All Together Now: A Sneak Peek into SXSW 2026

ALL TOGETHER NOW: A Sneak Peek into SXSW 2026 PICTURE THIS Downtown Austin transforms into a global, week-long village for creatives and innovators. As the Austin Convention Center undergoes redevelopment, SXSW 2026 spills out across the city into mini, badge-specific neighborhoods. Walking through each area will feel like stepping inside…

BY Julia Pinto