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Austin Festivals

Ashe performs at Sips and Sounds Festival at Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas on March 7, 2025.

Photo Gallery: Sips and Sounds 2025

Lorianne Willett, Associate Photo Editor March 9, 2025

Kevin Bacon talks hunger for attention, humble beginnings, upcoming role in ‘The Bondsman’ during SXSW

Kevin Bacon talks hunger for attention, humble beginnings, upcoming role in ‘The Bondsman’ during SXSW

Analise Pickerrell, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 8, 2025

    The crowd of over hundred fans, film enthusiasts and former romantic admirers sizzled with excitement as acclaimed actor Kevin Bacon reflected on his extensive career, from his breakout...

Suki Waterhouse performs at Sips and Sounds on March 7, 2025.

Liveshot: Suki Waterhouse gives headliner-worthy performance at SXSW

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 8, 2025

“What’s up Austin,” Suki Waterhouse said to the Coca-Cola Sips and Sounds crowd.“How we doing?” Waterhouse strutted onto the stage in a black sequin bodysuit and green fur coat during her...

Khalid performs at Sips and Sounds on March 7, 2025.

Liveshot: Khalid delivers energetic performance, Sips and Sounds at SXSW

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 8, 2025

  “What’s up Austin, how are you? This is my first show in a long time, so thank you for having me, and shout out Texas,” Khalid said to the Sips and Sounds audience as he threw up a “Hook...

Guide to SXSW 2025’s Best Free Events

Guide to SXSW 2025’s Best Free Events

Katherine Jones, General Life & Arts Reporter  March 7, 2025

Though South by Southwest badges offer a lot, experiencing the festival doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. From free concerts and interactive installations to film pop-ups and thought-provoking...

Top 5 must-see international rock performances this SXSW

Top 5 must-see international rock performances this SXSW

Layla Dajani, General Life & Arts Reporter March 7, 2025

South by Southwest draws hundreds of bands from across the globe to Austin each year, offering a unique opportunity to experience music that might otherwise remain out of reach. With over 240 bands...

UT RTF Longhorn Denius Student Film Showcase highlights diverse filmmaking voices

UT RTF Longhorn Denius Student Film Showcase highlights diverse filmmaking voices

Katherine Jones, General Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2025

As the lights dim in AFS Cinema on Friday, March 7, a new wave of student filmmakers will see their work projected on the big screen, marking a milestone in their creative journeys.  The 2025 UT RTF...

Texas films to watch in the Criterion Collection before SXSW

Texas films to watch in the Criterion Collection before SXSW

Charlotte Karner, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2025

In honor of its 40th anniversary, the Criterion Collection is coming to Austin in the form of an 18-foot delivery van — a mobile replica of the famous film closet. The collection includes more than 1,500...

People in the lobby of the Austin Convention Center during South by Southwest on March 15, 2024. March 15 was the final day of conferences for the festival.

Letter from the editor: SXSW offers platform for young voices, access to new ideas despite prestige

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Editor March 7, 2025

After months of hush-hush and dedicated planning from a group of music and Austin enthusiasts in The Austin Chronicle offices, the first South By Southwest event was held in March 1987. Since the first...

The Austin Convention Center on March 2, 2025.

5 Tech-Related Events to Check Out at SXSW

Angelina Liu, Senior News Reporter March 7, 2025

With words such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing becoming common in everyday vocabulary, confusion and uncertainty about the future can arise. The Daily Texan compiled a list of SXSW events...

5 short films premiering at SXSW to look out for

5 short films premiering at SXSW to look out for

Elie Brunson, General Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2025

As South by Southwest approaches, so does the chance to experience exceptional storytelling in its many forms. The Daily Texan compiled a diverse lineup of short films premiering this year, each one delivering...

SXSW music showcases to check out if you’re under 21

SXSW music showcases to check out if you’re under 21

Ana Taveira, General Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2025

Living in the “Live Music Capital” definitely comes with perks, but for those under 21, it can be frustrating to miss out on shows. To help navigate South by Southwest, The Daily Texan put together...

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