7. What's the bag policy for SXSW? There are no bag restrictions at the Austin Convention Center, but there have been at some venues, including the Paramount Theatre, in past years.

The existing Austin Convention Center closed in April. Construction on the new facility is expected to be completed in late 2028, with a reopening planned in time for the 2029 spring festival season.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austinites and visitors alike are likely aware of a major change coming to the landscape of the city’s event spaces. More than 300,000 people visit the Austin Convention Center ...

Austin Convention Center officially offline as $1.6B redevelopment begins Project rep says 2029 reopening isn't a goal — 'it's just what's going to happen' Unlock URL Order Reprints Gift this ...

The convention center will close in April, with demolition and construction set to begin shortly after. It's expected to reopen for the 2029 spring festival season.

Austin city leaders unveiled "UnconventionalATX," a $1.6 billion project to create the world's first zero-carbon certified convention center.

Austinites can now get a first look at the new Austin Convention Center. City staff and architects revealed renderings of the $1.6 billion Unconventional ATX project, showcasing the extensive ...

General Building ENR 2025 Top 500 Sourcebook: Convention Center Revamp Begins in Austin The $1.6B project aims to be world's first zero-carbon facility of its kind. By Bruce Buckley ...