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SXSW 2023: Free events around Austin

These events, both in person and virtual, range from performances to exhibitions.

AUSTIN, Texas — You don't have to have a badge or wristband to go to South by Southwest (SXSW)! There are several free events offered during the 10-day event.

These events, both in person and virtual, range from performances to exhibitions.

Here's a breakdown of each day's free events and their locations: 

Friday, March 10

Hilton Lobby

Hyatt Regency

Fairmont-Fulton

Saturday, March 11

Hilton Lobby

Fairmont-Fulton

Sunday, March 12

Embassy Suites Austin South Congress

Hilton Lobby

Monday, March 13

Hotel Indigo

JW Marriott-Edge Rooftop Bar

Fairmont-Fulton

Hyatt Regency

Hilton Lobby

Tuesday, March 14

  • Metaverse Music concert online from 9 a.m. to 9:20 a.m., 8 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. and 12 a.m. to 12:20 a.m.
  • Itaú Lounge opens at the Austin Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Urban Heat online event from 11:05 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Fairmont-Fulton

JW Marriott-Edge Rooftop Bar

Embassy Suites Austin South Congress

Hilton Lobby

Hyatt Regency

Sutbb's

Wednesday, March 15

Hyatt Regency 

JW Marriott-Edge Rooftop Bar 

Fairmont-Fulton 

Embassy Suites Austin South Congress

Hotel Van Zandt

  • Son Rompe Pera from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Nemegata from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Hotel Indigo

  • LÓN from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Sheraton BackYARD

Thursday, March 16

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

Hyatt Regency 

JW Marriott-Edge Rooftop Bar 

Fairmont-Fulton 

Embassy Suites Austin South Congress

  • Evan Bartels from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Indigo

  • ASHY from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Hilton Lobby

Sheraton BackYARD

Friday, March 17

  • Itaú Lounge opens at the Austin Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Flatstock 84 at Austin Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Renegade Craft at Austin Marriott Downtown from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

Hyatt Regency 

JW Marriott-Edge Rooftop Bar 

  • R Tyler from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • lovetempo from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Fairmont-Fulton 

Embassy Suites Austin South Congress

Hotel Van Zandt

  • ASHY from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Shiel from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Hotel Indigo

Hilton Lobby

Sheraton BackYARD

Saturday, March 18

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

Hyatt Regency 

JW Marriott-Edge Rooftop Bar 

Fairmont-Fulton 

Embassy Suites Austin South Congress

Hotel Van Zandt

  • DJ Rakimbeau from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • FLWRSHRK from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Hotel Indigo

  • Will Varley from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Evan Bartels from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Hilton Lobby

Sheraton BackYARD

You can see the full list of free events, along with their descriptions on SXSW's website

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