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.

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.

A trove of free events awaits at SXSW. From live music to brand activations, Austin becomes a playground for those seeking fun without the price tag.

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.

The Drum sits down with Peter Lewis, SXSW’s chief partnerships officer, at the Austin Convention Center, which closes on April 1 for a $1.6bn redevelopment.

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SXSW London 2025 brings the iconic Texan festival to Shoreditch, blending Austin’s bold innovation with London’s edgy creativity for a beautiful brand collision.

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