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Director Boots Riley with the cast of “I Love Boosters,” at SXSW.

SXSW 2026: 7 Best Movies to Watch From This Year’s Festival

From festival favorites to directorial debuts, these are the buzzy films worth adding to your watchlist
Junior H at Billboard's showcase during SXSW at Moody Amphitheater on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chauncey Scott for Billboard)

SXSW 2026: The Best Music, Panels and Celebrity Moments

A look at the festival’s biggest highlights, from live shows and industry conversations to red carpet appearances and afterparties
The legendary filmmaker shared the news during a SXSW keynote conversation about his career, filmmaking and upcoming projects. (Photo by Cassie Butterfield)

Steven Spielberg Announces a Western Is in the Works During SXSW Keynote

The legendary filmmaker said the long-awaited project is in development and he hopes to shoot it in Texas
Austin-born indie-pop artist Susannah Joffe is slated to perform seven shows during SXSW. (Photo by Dana Trippe)

Meet Susannah Joffe, the Austin Native Indie-Pop Artist Gaining Viral Momentum

After amassing millions of streams, the rising singer-songwriter returns home to perform at SXSW
Austin Parks Foundation presents “Movies in the Park” at Dick Nichols Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by HLK Fotos)

Austin Parks Foundation’s Free ‘In the Park’ Series Returns This Spring

Learn more about the free events featuring fitness classes, movies, playdates and more happening in Austin parks this spring
The Lemon Twigs at Cheer Up Charlie's during SXSW

SXSW 2026: A Free & Unofficial Guide

Untangle the list of endless RSVPs and tune out the noise with this curated list of top-tier events
Isaiah Bailey as the Phantom and Jordan Lee Gilbert as Christine Daaé in the North American tour of The Phantom of the Opera. (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘The Book of Mormon’ and More Broadway Hits Are Coming to Austin

Texas Performing Arts announces the 2026–2027 Broadway in Austin season, bringing 11 touring productions to Bass Concert Hall
(From left) “Spy Kids” actors Daryl Sabara and Alexa PenaVega, director Robert Rodriguez and producer Elizabeth Avellán pose with their award during the 2026 Texas Film Awards at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas, on March 5, 2026. (Photo by John Pesina)

Inside the Star-Studded Texas Film Awards Honoring Texas Film Icons and 25 Years of ‘Spy Kids’

Austin Film Society honors Julian Schnabel, Sonny Carl Davis, Sydney Chandler and the cast and creators of ‘Spy Kids’ at Troublemaker Studios
Holy Wave

SXSW 2026: 7 Concerts to Catch from Austin Musicians

Catch these Austin-based artists’ late night sets throughout SXSW’s seven day music festival
Parkside interior

Austin’s First Gastropub, Parkside, Is Still One of the Best Downtown Dinner Spots

We caught up with Chef Shawn Cirkiel to talk about Parkside’s early days and its staying power in a rapidly growing Austin