Paramount Theatre | ZACH Theatre | SXSW Film & TV Theater at Hyatt Regency | Rollins Theatre at The Long Center | Alamo Lamar | Violet Crown Cinema | Satellite Venue: AFS Cinema | Fairmont
Each March, the SXSW Film & TV Festival takes over Austin silver screens premiering projects from Texas filmmakers to international mixed reality immersive storytelling.
Check out all the iconic venues hosting creatives during the Conference and Festivals for more insights on getting around town like a pro!
Address: 713 Congress Avenue
Capacity: 1100 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.7 miles
Shuttle Stop: Paramount Theater
Parking: Limited paid garage and street parking options
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets: If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.
Please note that the Paramount Theatre has a bag size limit. Bags over 14" x 12" x 6" (35x 30x 15 cm) will not be allowed in these venues. SXSW Registrant tote bags will be allowed. Click here for more information.
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2024 SXSW World Premiere of 3 Body Problem at the Paramount - Photo by Andy Wenstrand
Address: 202 South Lamar Boulevard
Capacity: 420 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 1.2 miles
Shuttle Stop: Zach Theatre
Parking: Street parking and public parking options nearby
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets: If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.
ZACH Theatre during SXSW 2017 - Photo by Michael Loccisano
Address: 208 Barton Springs Rd
Capacity: 300 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.7 miles
Shuttle Stop: Hyatt Regency Theatre
Parking: Limited paid garage and street parking options
Food/Beverage:TBD
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets: If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.
Austin Skyline, Hyatt Regency hotel
Address: 701 West Riverside Drive
Capacity: 210 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.9 miles
Shuttle Stop: Rollins Theatre / Outdoor Stage / Palmer
Parking: Parking and Directions
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets: If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.
Address: 1120 South Lamar Boulevard
Capacity:Screen 1: 43 seats, Screen 2: 43 seats, Screen 3: 61 seats, Screen 4: 149 seats, Screen 5: 167 seats, Screen 6: 93 seats, Screen 7: 63 seats, Screen 8: 63 seats, Screen 9: 93 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 1.9 miles
Shuttle Stop: Alamo Lamar
Parking: Free parking garage but fills up fast
Food/Beverage: Restaurant and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: NOT available for purchase by the general public at this venue.
Public Day-Of Tickets: If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.
Alamo Lamar Theater during the SXSW Film & TV Venue - Photo by Debbie Eynon Finley
Address: 434 West 2nd Street
Capacity: Screen 1: 50 seats, Screen 2: 50 seats, Screen 3: 39 seats, Screen 4: 44 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.5 miles
Shuttle Stop: Walk from JW Marriott or 3rd at Congress
Parking: Limited paid garage and street parking options
Food/Beverage: Cafe and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: NOT available for purchase by the general public at this venue.
Public Day-Of Tickets: If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.
Violet Crown Cinema - Photo courtesy of venue
Address: 6259 Middle Fiskville Road
Capacity: 265 seats
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 5.5 miles
Shuttle Stop: Not serviced by downtown shuttle
Parking: Free parking lot
Food/Beverage: Concessions and full bar
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: A limited number of tickets may be available for the general public at select screenings.
Public Day-Of Tickets: If seats remain, tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, 15 minutes before a screening starts.
AFS Cinema
Address: 101 Red River Street
Capacity: Congressional Ballroom: 750, Manchester C: 90, Verbena: 15, Violet: 5
Distance from Austin Convention Center: 0.2 miles
Shuttle Stop: Walk from JW Marriott or 3rd at Congress
Parking: Limited paid garage
and street parking options
Food/Beverage: Restaurant and full bar nearby
Public Pre-Sale Tickets: NOT available for purchase by the general public at this venue.
Public Day-Of Tickets: NOT available for purchase by the general public at this venue.
Fairmont Downtown Austin - Courtesy of Fairmont
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