Too much to keep up with at SXSW this year? Look no further than the KUTX guide to SXSW 2025!
***Support for KUTX at SXSW 2025 comes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s concession brand – Beats, Bites, and Flights & BetterWay Blood Testing***
Friday, March 7 & Saturday, March 8
Hook ‘Em House – KUTX DJs provide tunes between programs throughout the day, plus performances from Shakey Graves and Mobley at night
Location: Antone’s
Time: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
SXSW credentials required
Sunday, March 9
SXSW Community Concert at Lady Bird Lake
Location: 800 W. Riverside
Time: 3-7 pm, free & open to the public
The SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake is the largest stage at SXSW and is free, open to the public and family-friendly. The Austin skyline serves as the perfect background to special live music showcases. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from some of Austin’s local food trucks, and grab a cold beverage in The Beer Garden.
| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Pedal Steel Noah (Austin, TX) |
| 3:50 – 4:20 p.m. | Lesly Reynaga (Austin, TX) |
| 5:00 – 5:20 p.m. | OneDa (Manchester, UK) |
| 5:25 – 6:00 p.m. | Geto Gala (Austin, TX) |
| 6:20 – 7:00 p.m. | Sir Woman (Austin, TX) |
Wednesday, March 12
KUTX Live at Scholz Garten
Location: Scholz Garten
Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Open to the public. $10 daily entry at the door benefits the Central Texas Food Bank. (Kids under 5 get in free.)
| 8:00 a.m. | JaRon Marshall (ATX) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Cardinals (Cork, Ireland) |
| 10:00 a.m. | King Cruff (Jamaica) |
| 11:00 a.m. | Chaparelle (TX) |
SXSBreaks
Location: Lefty’s Brick Bar
Time: 7:00 PM-11:00PM
Free and open to the public, but SXSW badges and wristbands will receive priority entrance.
| 7:05 – 7:30 p.m. | Mason Flynt |
| 7:30 – 7:50 p.m. | Wes Denzel |
| 8:00 – 8:20 p.m. | xBValentine |
| 8:30 – 8:50 p.m. | SHXWNFRESH |
| 9:00 – 9:30 p.m. | Frederick Boom |
| 9:30 – 10:10 p.m. | JahleelFaReal |
| 10:20 – 11:00 p.m. | LYNN |
Thursday, March 13
KUTX Live at Scholz Garten
Location: Scholz Garten
Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Open to the public. $10 daily entry at the door benefits the Central Texas Food Bank. (Kids under 5 get in free.)
| 8:00 a.m. | Edgar Alejandro (Guadalajara) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Anastasia Hera (ATX) |
| 10:00 a.m. | Sofie Royer (Vienna) |
| 11:00 a.m | Freak Slug (Manchester) |
EQ Austin Presents SXSW Community Showcases
Location: Lefty’s Brick Bar
Time: 7:00 – 11 p.m.
| 7:00 – 7:40 p.m. | Nakia & The Never Not Now |
| 8:00 – 8:40 p.m. | Love, Ella |
| 9:00 – 9:40 p.m. | Shanik Hughes |
| 10:00 – 10:40 p.m. | Blakchyl |
Friday, March 14
KUTX Live at Scholz Garten
Location: Scholz Garten
Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Open to the public. $10 daily entry at the door benefits the Central Texas Food Bank. (Kids under 5 get in free.)
| 8:00 a.m. | Grace Sorensen (ATX) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Delivery (Melbourne) |
| 10 a.m. | Los Eclipses (Mexico City) |
| 11 a.m. | Chinese American Bear (Seattle) |
Radio Day Stage
Location: Radio Day Stage is now located outside at Brush Square Park.
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free and open to anyone – no SXSW credentials needed
| 12:00 p.m. | Freak Slug |
| 1:00 p.m. | Cardinals |
| 2:00 p.m. | ALI |
| 3:00 p.m. | Mobley |
| 4:00 p.m. | Jasmine.4.T |
EQ Austin Presents SXSW Community Showcases
Location: Lefty’s Brick Bar
Time: 7:00 – 11 p.m.
| 7:00 – 7:40 p.m. | lluvii |
| 8:00 – 8:40 p.m. | Adrián Activo |
| 9:00 – 9:40 p.m. | The Tiarras |
| 10:00 – 10:40 p.m. | Chicoselfie |
Saturday, March 15
KUTX Live at Scholz Garten
Location: Scholz Garten
Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Open to the public. $10 daily entry at the door benefits the Central Texas Food Bank. (Kids under 5 get in free.)
| 8:00 a.m. | Somebody Someone (ATX) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Honeyglaze (London) |
| 10 a.m. | Frankie and the Witch Fingers (LA) |
| 11 a.m. | Antony Szmierek (Manchester) |
EQ Austin Presents SXSW Community Showcases
Location: Lefty’s Brick Bar
Time: 7:00 – 11 p.m.
| 7:00 – 7:40 p.m. | fuvk |
| 8:00 – 8:40 p.m. | Wave Rowanne |
| 9:00 – 9:40 p.m. | Faaris |
| 10:00 – 10:40 p.m. | Anastasia Hera |
Sunday, March 16
The Breakfast Boogie
Location: The Far Out Lounge
Time: Doors at 9:30 A.M. / show at 10:00 A.M.
Family-Friendly | Supported by KUTX
Looking for something to do with the little ones? Join KUTX and Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child for The Breakfast Boogie – a live concert series for kids and parents, under the shady trees of the Far Out Lounge in South Austin. $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and no cover for kids under 2. This month’s Breakfast Boogie is a tribute to Mister Rogers, featuring performances from Mega Ran and Strawbitty Yops.
