SXSW 2026: What to Expect From the Festival, Conferences without the Austin Convention Center

SXSW 2026: What to expect from the festival, conferences without the Austin Convention Center

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- South by Southwest turns 40 this year, and there will be a lot of changes compared to previous years... and a midlife crisis isn't to blame for this 40-year-old's transformation. The Austin Convention Center closed down shortly after SXSW's 39th rendition earlier this year for much-needed renovations. It's expected to stay closed until 2029. Because of that, SXSW will come in a different format for the next few years. The bigges…

SXSW Sets First Panels for 40th Anniversary Conference

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SXSW Reveals First Wave of Programming, New Reservation Policy and Expanded Footprint in Downtown Austin for 40th Anniversary

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