SXSW 2026 is officially a downtown village. No Convention Center. 7 days of Music, Film & TV, and Innovation. Dedicated clubhouses. More showcases. Easier flow. SXSW going back to its roots feels right. Full breakdown. Click here for the @ATXConcertblog info direct link. SXSW 2026 Is Rewriting the Playbook, Here’s What You Need to Know December 16, 2025 SXSW 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant shifts in the festival’s history and honestly, it feels like a return to what made SXSW special in the first place. With the Austin Convention Center officially out of the picture, SXSW is transforming downtown Austin into a fully walkable SXSW Village, built around three main Clubhouses: Music, Film & TV, and Innovation. For seven straight days, the festival will live across some of Austin’s most iconic venues, hotels, and theaters, putting discovery, accessibility, and Austin itself back at the center. A Downtown SXSW Village Instead of one centralized hub, SXSW 2...