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40 years of SXSW: Moments from the 2026 SXSW film and music festival

Kathryn Thompson and Michael Martinez Lino
March 26, 2026

The 40th South by Southwest festival took over Austin from March 12 to March 18, showcasing the latest innovations in music and film.

🎤: Kathryn Thompson
🎥/✂️: Michael Martinez Lino

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About the Contributor
Kathryn Thompson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
Katie is a senior English major from Conroe, Texas. She worked as a general Life&Arts reporter for two semesters, covering campus life and Austin’s creative community. As a senior Life&Arts reporter, she will cover SXSW 2026 and the creators defining today’s cultural landscape. Reporting has sharpened her love for storytelling and for the city she now calls home. When she’s not reporting, she’s likely telling her friends all about it.