March 2025 Lineup Features SXSW, Aesthetic MEET Before Austin Convention Center Closes for Redevelopment

March 3, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – The current Austin Convention Center will host its final events in March 2025 before closing its doors for a long-awaited redevelopment and expansion. The month will mark the end of an era for the beloved venue, which has been a cornerstone of Austin’s cultural and professional gatherings. As the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festival and The Aesthetic MEET 2025 take place, they will host events in the space that has welcomed countless attendees over the years.

In April 2025, the convention center will close, beginning a construction transformation project to almost double the size of the facility and reopen in 2029 for the Spring Festivals in Austin.

SXSW, an Austin-based extravaganza that celebrates the convergence of technology, film, and music industries, is scheduled from March 7-15, 2025. Recognized as one of the premier multimedia festivals globally, SXSW events held at the Austin Convention Center include SXSW EDU from March 3-6, the SXSW Conference from March 7-13, the SXSW Film & TV Festival from March 7-15, and the SXSW Music Festival from March 10-15. The Austin Convention Center also serves as the registration headquarters for SXSW and is a Technology Partner for SXSW 2025. For detailed information and the complete city-wide schedule, visit www.sxsw.com.

Ending the month is The Aesthetic MEET 2025, taking place March 20-23 at the Austin Convention Center. Hosted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), this premier event brings together the brightest minds in aesthetics to learn, connect, and elevate their practice. The event offers cutting-edge insights from industry leaders, exploring the latest advancements in aesthetic medicine, with hands-on training for surgeons, practitioners, or industry professionals. The event also features an interactive exhibit hall showcasing state-of-the-art technologies, showing the newest industry.

The Austin Convention Center and Palmer Events Center are operated and managed by the Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD), a division of the City of Austin. The monthly event schedule for the Austin Convention Center can be accessed at www.austinconventioncenter.com/events.