Do I need a SXSW badge to go to these parties?

It depends on the party. Each event page says what gets you in: a ticket, a free RSVP or, sometimes, a festival badge or wristband.

When are SXSW after-parties announced?

Usually in the weeks before the festival in March, with more added while it is on. This page updates as hosts list them, so check back as March gets closer.

How do I buy tickets for SXSW parties in Austin?

Open any event on this page, pick your ticket type, and check out in a few taps. Your QR code lives under My Tickets and works at the door — nothing to print.

SXSW after-parties in Austin, TX

SXSW After-Parties in Austin

SXSW takes over Austin every March, and the parties around it run day and night across downtown, Rainey Street and East Austin. This page lists every SXSW party and after-party with tickets or RSVPs on Ora. Check each listing for entry rules.

Updated October 9, 2026

South by Southwest is a conference and festival of music, film and tech held in Austin each March. Alongside the official program, bars, venues and independent hosts throw their own parties, many of them free with an RSVP. This page fills up as those parties are announced in the weeks before the festival, and lists them by date. An event appears here when it names SXSW and takes place in March.

SXSW parties usually go on sale in the weeks before the festival in March. This page lists them as soon as they do.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a SXSW badge to go to these parties?: It depends on the party. Each event page says what gets you in: a ticket, a free RSVP or, sometimes, a festival badge or wristband.
When are SXSW after-parties announced?: Usually in the weeks before the festival in March, with more added while it is on. This page updates as hosts list them, so check back as March gets closer.
How do I buy tickets for SXSW parties in Austin?: Open any event on this page, pick your ticket type, and check out in a few taps. Your QR code lives under My Tickets and works at the door — nothing to print.