AUSTIN, Texas — South by Southwest music wristbands for Austin-area residents go on sale Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m.
- $169 online
- Discounted price for Austin residents
- SXSW starts March 11
The wristbands cost $169 over the internet. Only people who live in the Austin area may purchase wristbands at this price. The purchase requires the credit card holder to have a greater Austin area billing zip code.
According to the festival’s website, the standard price for a SXSW music wristband is $225.
Music festival wristbands also give access to the SXSW Gaming Expo. SXSW takes place Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17.