If you want to dive into the SXSW excitement this year, be sure to check out the largest stage during the festival that also happens to be free and open to the public. The SXSW Outdoor Stage at Auditorium Shores features a three-day series of charity beneficiary concerts with more than 50,000 attendees each year. Spoon is headlining the shows on Thursday, Mar. 19, Ryan Bingham is headlining on Friday, Mar. 20, and you can check out an all-Latino showcase featuring Intocable on Saturday, Mar. 21.
–> 2015 Auditorium Shores Lineup
–Thursday, Mar. 19
5 p.m. – My Jerusalem
6 p.m. – Mac McCaughan
7 p.m. – Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires
8 p.m. – Spoon
— Friday, Mar. 20:
5 p.m. – Carson McHone
6 p.m. – Jackie Greene
7 p.m. – Luther Dickinson
8 p.m. – Ryan Bingham
— Saturday, Mar. 21:
6 p.m. – Mexican Institute of Sound + Toy Selectah
7 p.m. – Bomba Estéreo
8 p.m. – Intocable
–> Free Entrance with Guest Pass
The Auditorium Shores Stage is open to the public with free Guest Pass wristbands, available in advance or onsite at the event. Guest Passes also give you entrance to the Gaming Expo, Flatstock and more. Click here to learn where you can pick up your free Guest Pass. SXSW Badge and Wristband holders do not need a Guest Pass to attend.
Take note, you are not allowed to bring in any outside food, drinks, coolers, chairs, umbrellas or tents to Auditorium Shores. However, food and beverages made only for consumption by children under 5 years of age is permitted.
Have fun!
