<p>The Austin Convention Center was demolished last year. A $1.6 billion replacement won't open until 2029. So when SXSW 2026 arrived — the festival's 40th edition — its home of three decades was gone.

SXSW Lost Its Building. Austin Became the Venue.</p>

The Austin Convention Center was demolished last year. A $1.6 billion replacement won't open until 2029. So when SXSW 2026 arrived — the festival's 40th edition — its home of three decades was gone. SXSW Lost Its Building. Austin Became the Venue.

SXSW Lost Its Building. Austin Became the Venue.

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SXSW Lost Its Building. Austin Became the Venue.

SXSW Lost Its Building. Austin Became the Venue.