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AUSTIN, Texas \u2013 March 3, 2026 \u2013 For two weeks each March, Austin becomes the center of the music universe. KUTX 98.9 ensures you don\u2019t miss a beat. <\/p>\n
This year, Austin\u2019s \u201cBest Radio Station<\/a>\u201d is curating more than 35 live performances, wall-to-wall music coverage and a packed lineup of free, public events \u2013 no badges required.<\/p>\n From sunrise broadcasts to late-night sets, KUTX 98.9 is producing and curating SXSW 2026 music experiences in person, on the air, online and across social platforms \u2013 connecting fans to breakout artists, unforgettable performances and the sound of the city in real time.<\/p>\n Music fans should bookmark KUTX.org<\/a>, tune in to KUTX 98.9 and follow @KUTX<\/a> on Instagram for exclusive performances and interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, staff music picks and more.<\/p>\n KUTX Ones to Watch 2026<\/b> KUTX Live at Scholz Garten<\/b><\/a> Free coffee will be available from Greater Goods Coffee Co<\/a>. Food and drinks available for purchase. The $10 entry (free for kids under 5) benefits the Central Texas Food Bank.<\/p>\n KUTX Day Party @ Rivian<\/b><\/a> Additional support for the KUTX Day Party at Rivian comes from\u00a0St. Elmo Brewing Company<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Lady Bird Soda.<\/a><\/p>\n SXSBreaks<\/b><\/a> This year\u2019s lineup includes DJ Road Warrior, OG Kee, Faaris<\/a>, Foolish Ty, LouisV.T, Projectbaby JV, Los Kemet, Blakchyl<\/a>, Anastasia Hera<\/a>, Kydd Jones<\/a> and J Soulja<\/a>. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Public Radio Day Stage<\/b><\/a> For schedules, artist lineups and real-time updates, visit KUTX.org<\/a>, tune in to KUTX 98.9 or stream<\/a> it.<\/p>\n KUTX 98.9\u2019s live music events at Scholz Garten, Rivian Showroom and Downright Austin are curated by KUTX 98.9 Live Music Booker Deidre Gott<\/a>.<\/p>\n KUTX 98.9\u2019s SXSW 2026 coverage is powered by Rivian and presented by Uber Eats.<\/p>\n About KUTX 98.9, The Austin Music Experience<\/b> ###<\/p>\n Note to editors: KUTX 98.9 staff are available for interviews about local music, SXSW and more. Contact Erin Geisler<\/a> (512) 475-8071<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
March 5-12
KUTX 98.9 spotlights Ones to Watch \u2013 seven must-see artists poised to break out at SXSW 2026 \u2013 on air and on social media.<\/p>\n
8 a.m.\u2013noon, March 12-14 Scholz Garten (1607 San Jacinto Blvd.)
KUTX 98.9\u2019s long-running morning broadcast during SXSW returns. Music fans can start the day with live performances from standout SXSW artists. <\/p>\n
2-5 p.m., March 13-15
Rivian Showroom (208 S. Congress Ave.)
Three afternoons of KUTX-curated, all-Austin official SXSW showcases at the Rivian Showroom, featuring nine local artists \u2013 many of them KUTX artist-of-the-month alums \u2013 including: Annabelle Chairlegs<\/a>, Lew Appollo<\/a>, Bayonne<\/a>, Blah Spa<\/a>, LARA\u2019<\/a>, Next of Kin<\/a>, The Point.<\/a>, Grace Sorensen<\/a> and THEBROSFRESH<\/a>.<\/p>\n
7-11 p.m., March 13
Lefty\u2019s Brick Bar (1813 E. 6th St.)
KUTX\u2019s The Breaks<\/i><\/a> returns with its annual official SXSW hip-hop showcase, hosted by Confucius and Fresh. <\/p>\n
Noon-5 p.m., March 16
Downright Austin (701 E. 11th St.)
A full afternoon of live music curated by public radio favorites KUTX 98.9 and Minneapolis\u2019s The Current<\/a>. Free and open to all.<\/p>\n
Named \u201cBest Radio Station\u201d in the Austin Music Awards poll 12 years (and counting), KUTX 98.9 is the destination for new music from the artists driving the sound of Austin today, from local and emergent artists to music that has stood the test of time. Programming includes hundreds of live, one-of-a-kind performances in Studio 1A each year; \u201cThe Austin Music Minute,\u201d the KUTX Artist of the Month and the KUTX \u201cSong of the Day,\u201d as well as KUTX Live events and KUTX Rock the Park, that connect music fans to local and national talent. KUTX 98.9 is part of KUT Public Media, a non-profit, public media organization whose work is made possible by listeners who make monthly donations. More at\u00a0kutx.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n