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-to-the-public with a SXSW Guest Pass. The SXSW Outdoor Stage at Lady Bird Lake features a three-day series of concerts taking place Thursday, March 17 – Saturday, March 19, 2016. These shows are open to all ages.
–> 2016 SXSW Outdoor Stage Lineup
–Thursday, March 17: Gates open at 2 p.m.
- 4 p.m. – Carson McHone
- 5 p.m. – Parker Millsap
- 6 p.m. – Brian Fallon
- 7 p.m. – Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
- 8 p.m. – Deftones (update: Ray LaMontagne had to cancel)
— Friday, March 18: Gates open at 3 p.m.
- 5 p.m. – Tijuana Panthers
- 6 p.m. – Beach Slang
- 7 p.m. – Wolfmother
- 8 p.m. – Coheed and Cambria
— Saturday, March 19: Gates open at 12 p.m.
- 2 p.m. – Kelvis Ochoa
- 3 p.m. – X Alfonso Y La Flota
- 4 p.m. – 3BallMTY
- 5 p.m. – División Minúscula
- 6 p.m. – Systema Solar
- 7 p.m. – Grupo Fantasma
- 8 p.m. – Intocable
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.
For more info, visit the SXSW website.
Have fun!
