If done right, South by Southwest has the potential to be the best week of the year without having to spend a single cent.
Story by Zoe Judilla
Illustration by Ryan Hicks
ORANGE Magazine has surveyed every single unofficial, free show and narrowed down the list of hundreds to make the craziest week in Austin a little easier for you. No badge? No problem! Here are our top picks.
Do512’s Galactic Interactive
When: Friday, Mar. 9 from 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Hotel Vegas
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Do512
Tumblr Presents SHOW UP
When: Sunday, Mar. 11 from 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Mohawk
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of Do512
Pandora Showcase
When: Tuesday, Mar. 13 to Thursday, Mar. 15 from 1 p.m.- 12 a.m.
Where: The Gatsby
Requirements: RSVP to receive a free wristband for daytime shows, badgeholders for nighttime shows only, Pandora backyard all ages, 21+ in The Gatsby
Photo courtesy of Pandora
Pledge House
When: Tuesday, Mar. 13 to Friday, Mar. 16 from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Blackheart
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Do512
All In
When: Wednesday, Mar. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Emo’s
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of C3 Concerts
KGSR Morning Shows
When: Wednesday, Mar. 14 to Saturday, Mar. 17 from 6 a.m.-10 a.m.
Where: The Great Room in The W Austin
Requirements: $5 suggested donation to the Make-a-Wish Foundation
Photo courtesy of ATXConcert
Sound + Vision
When: Thursday, Mar. 15 at 12 p.m.
Where: Mohawk
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of Sound + Vision
FLOODFest
When: Wednesday, Mar. 14 to Friday, Mar. 16 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Cedar Street Courtyard
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Flood Magazine
Doc Martens
When: Wednesday, Mar. 14 to Friday, Mar. 16 from 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Container Bar
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Culture Collide
Waterloo Records
When: Wednesday, Mar. 14 to Saturday, Mar. 17, 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Waterloo Records
Requirements: None
Photo courtesy of ATX Concert
South by San Jose
When: Wednesday, Mar. 14 to Saturday, Mar. 17 at 12 p.m.
Where: Hotel San Jose and Jo’s Parking Lot
Requirements: None
Photo courtesy of ATXConcert
Urban Outfitters
When: Wednesday, Mar. 14 to Saturday, Mar. 17 from 2 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Space 24 Twenty
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of Do512
After the Gold Rush
When: Thursday, Mar. 15 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Sidewinder
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Do512
Burger Records Presents Wienermania 4
When: Thursday, Mar. 15 from 2 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Spiderhouse Ballroom
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Do512
101X Day Party
When: Thursday, Mar. 15 to Friday, Mar. 16 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Billiards
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of 101X
Southwest Invasion at Whole Foods
When: Thursday, Mar. 15 to Saturday, Mar. 17
Where: Whole Foods Market Rooftop Plaza
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of Whole Foods
Pitchfork Presents the Heathers Day Party
When: Friday, Mar. 16 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Barracuda
Requirements: 18+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Do512
Mohawk Presents All Are Welcome Day Party
When: Friday, Mar. 16 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Mohawk
Requirements: None
Photo courtesy of ATXConcert
Biker Gang Booking Showcase
When: Friday, Mar. 16 to Saturday, Mar. 17 from 2 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Love Goat
Requirements: $5-10 suggested donation, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Do512
