SXSW Guide: Where to Go for Live Tunes and Late-Night Grooves Around the Festival Precinct

SXSW Guide: Where to Go for Live Tunes and Late-Night Grooves Around the Festival Precinct

Limber up for electrifying nights of genre-crossing tunes from homegrown stars and international acts.

Hollywood Hotel

When this place gets busy, it gets busy - and with good reason.

The Soda Factory

Venture beyond the Bobby's storefront for boozy spiders, $1 hot dogs and 50s tunes.

Civic Underground

Venture to the depths of the Civic Hotel to discover a live music space that's sophisticated and little bit sexy.

The Lord Gladstone

The Lord Gladstone has amped up the entertainment with more live gigs, parties and art exhibitions.

The Underground UTS

Go from a cold one and games to a 600-strong party with live music and DJs at this casual campus hotspot.

The Chippo Hotel

The Chippo boasts A+ live music vibes and a New Orleans-inspired menu.

Jolene's Sydney

Swinging country tunes and one of Sydney’s biggest selections of whiskey come together at Jolene’s.

Oxford Art Factory

Inspired by Warhol’s Factory in New York, this music venue caters to top international and local talent.

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