At the publishing time of this guide, there is potential rain on the first day and temperatures in the high 50s the first two days. And then, during the heavier music portion of the week, the festival’s footprint expands into East Austin and onto Red River.ĭress weather-appropriate: March is that fun time in Austin where the weather is all over the place, especially so during SXSW. Find it across the river at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar. The region all really comes alive during the interactive and film segments of the festival. This includes the Austin Convention Center, the Paramount Theatre, many of the area’s hotels, and most of Rainey Street. Other possibilities include Capital Metro buses, commuter rails, festival shuttles, pedicabs, or good old-fashioned walking (wear comfortable shoes.) Electric scooters and dockless bikes are other options, though keep in mind that these services might be banned in certain busy SXSW areas, and also don’t be that dope who leaves the scooter/bike in the middle of the sidewalk/road. Use car services such as Lyft to get between neighborhoods. Traffic will be worse than usual during SXSW and many downtown and Barton Creek neighborhood streets will be closed, anyway. The Best Food-Focused SXSW Panels to Check Out This The 10 Best Food-Related Films at SXSW 2023 Getting Aroundĭon’t bother driving. Masks are encouraged and will be available for free use. The organizers also ask that if an attendee tests positive for COVID, exhibits symptoms, or has been around someone with COVID that they do not come. Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival’s previous vaccination/boosters/testing/masking requirements are now recommendations. This year, however, virtual access doesn’t include films and television screenings or music concerts, but there is some access to red-carpet interviews. The SXSW Online Pass includes access to almost all of the festival’s sessions, speakers, and keynote, all of which will be available through the online schedule, official app, and television apps, with live and on-demand availabilities. This year’s SX is a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual events. There’s also a strict bag policy for those two venues: only clear bags. Those attending film screenings at the Paramount (where Eva Longeria’s biopic film about the supposed creator of the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos will premiere) and State theatres won’t be allowed to bring in food or drink. This translates to an even larger crowd potential. Rick Kern/Getty Images for for Disney/National GeographicĪnother important factor to note: As with other years, SXSW’s music portion overlaps with the University of Texas at Austin’s spring break and Saint Patrick’s Day (which means hoards of people clad in green in search of possibly green beer). José Andrés pre-recorded a message for the premiere of We Feed People at SXSW 2022. Bookings are available the day before said events at 9 a.m. If there are specific official SXSW panels and movies you want to attend, it’s worth downloading the festival app and requesting express passes for desired events through SXXpress Pass. Considering all of this, have a backup plan, or two, three, or four in mind. Capacity numbers for venues are typically strict, and will probably still be stricter this year, and it’s safe to expect a lot of attendees this year. While, yeah, most SXSW-affiliated events mean badges or wristbands are required or prioritized, there are still many events that are also open to the public.Įvents and parties tend to fill up fast, so you might not get into your first-, second-, or even third-choice programs. You don’t necessarily need to have an official badge or wristband to partake in many of the hundreds upon hundreds of panels, parties, dinners, concerts, and so on during SXSW you just have to be willing to wait in lines. Whether you’re a veteran attendee, a local who participates in the mayhem, or someone who happens to be visiting Austin for the first time (though trust us, the city is very, very, very different during these ten days), SXSW is a huge undertaking.Įater Austin is here to help with very crucial tips and advice to help master the sprawling festival from Friday, March 10 through Sunday, March 19, covering interactive, film, and music segments with plenty of food and drinks. South by Southwest (SXSW) is back this month - after one cancellation, one virtual iteration, and its first in-person/virtual hybrid this decade (which is now the norm).
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