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Heading to SXSW 2025 in Austin for the first time? Here are 10 things you should know
Tech, film and music collide in a whirlwind of events. It is amazing. Also, overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you figure it out.
38 places to eat near major Austin venues during SXSW 2025
Austin changes fast. During South by Southwest (SXSW), even seasoned Austinites end up in parts of town they never visit; we try to impress friends who are visiting, follow the music, and avoid the crowds.
Which Austin roads will be closed for SXSW this year?
South by Southwest Conference & Festivals is just around the corner, as are plenty of road closures and disruptions in and near downtown.
Austin is ready for SXSW 2025
Close to half a million people are expected to flood the streets of Austin in the coming days. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the city is prepared for this festival season.
Austin city leaders detail SXSW plan for roads, public health
Excitement is building for South by Southwest (SXSW), one of Austin's biggest events of the year, which attracts thousands of people to the Capital City. On Monday, city leaders gathered to address how they plan to navigate some of the challenges that come with the crowds and big events.
The SXSW Food Panels to Attend This Year in Austin
Eater’s recommended picks during South by Southwest covering all-things food related to sustainability, farming, AI, and much more

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12 must-see movies at SXSW 2025: World premieres with Blake Lively, Nicole Kidman, more
Hot releases at this year's fest include stories about everything from washed up surfers to dead unicorns. Plus a new ...
From Ben Affleck to Seth Rogen, Hollywood finds a ‘spiritual home’ at SXSW
The lineup of the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin is full of returning talent. The Times spoke to organizers and ...
SXSW Documentary ‘Remaining Native’ Is BIPOC Coming-Of-Age Story
That idea became the genesis of ‘Remaining Native,’ an 85-minute feature-length documentary capturing the road which led ...
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Go Off the Grid for Unofficial Queer Fun During SXSW
While recent years have brought the LGBTQ community into the official South by Southwest programming fold, the queer instinct ...
Everything to know before visiting Rodeo Austin 2025
Rodeo Austin is celebrating almost 90 years of tradition in the Capital City. Here's what to know before visiting the rodeo ...
How Austin is preparing for SXSW 2025, spring festivals
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson as well as leaders from Austin Center for Events, the Austin Police Department, the Transportation ...
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SXSW Doc Tells the Story of Local Psych-Punk Legends Butthole Surfers
Seeing the Surfers, “that is a changing point in your life,” says Richard Linklater in the doc. In Aaron Tanner’s nifty art ...
7 free SXSW events to check out this year in Austin
Can't afford a badge? South by Southwest is offering a variety of free events at this year's festival you won't want to miss.
Free music! Chocolate! Shrimp? Over 35 SXSW 2025 events you can experience without a badge
A trove of free events awaits at SXSW. From live music to brand activations, Austin becomes a playground for those seeking ...
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35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts
Carys Anderson Last March, a band from Indonesia made the 10,000-mile trek to SXSW with clay instruments mostly intact and ...