SXSW 2016 guide to free fun

The SXSW Guest Pass is your ticket to free events, shows, and prize giveaways throughout SXSW 2016. Just sign up here and your 2016 Guest Pass will be emailed straight to you. Then bring a print out of your Guest Pass with you to the event. After you have your Guest Pass, download SXSW GO, the official SXSW 2016 mobile app, to make the most of your SXSW experience. Log in to the app and you’re aut...

What: Check out the Geek Stage presented by IGN entertainment, the Esports Tournament Stage presented by Curse Inc. and Twitch and produced by Goodgame Agency, Tabletop Experience presented by Hasbro and Geek & Sundry and produced by Sunmesa Events, the Indie Corner, the Free Play PC Arena presented by Curse Inc. and Logitech and produced by Asterozoa, Mod Madness produced by Curse Inc., Vid...

What: The SXSW Music Gear Expo allows thousands of musicians and gear collectors from all over the world to find others like them. Whether you're a lover of the music or just looking for new gear to help you rock out, SXSW Music Gear Expo is the place for you. When: Thursday, March 17 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm Friday, March 18 | 11:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, March 19 | 11:00am - 6:00pm Where: ...

What: Flatstock 53 is presented by the American Poster Institute, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to showing off excellent poster art. Flatstock will show off some of the most creative posters, including the ones for concerts, as well as the artists that created it. When: Thursday, March 17 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm Friday, March 18 | 11:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, March 19 | 11:00am-6:00pm Wher...

What: Publicis Group is presenting the SXSW Job Market, a place where innovative thinkers and innovative companies can come together to find their right match. When: Saturday, March 12 | 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, March 13 | 10:00am - 5:00pm Where: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 1 2016 SXSW Job Market Stage Schedule: Saturday, March 12 11:00am – Professor You: Why Teaching is 21st-Century Skill 12:30p...

What: Dremel presents SX create, a place where you can do creative and revolutionary things such as biohacking and 3D printing with new technologies. When: March 11–13, 2016 | 11:00am–6:00pm Where: Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road)