SXSW Interactive Lounges

Photo by Merrick Ales.

SXSW Interactive Lounges offer registrants opportunities to network, recharge and relax during the festival. Located within programming venues and throughout downtown Austin for multiple days, each provide a unique oasis. Please return for a complete listing later in the season.

Bazaarvoice Chill Lounge Bazaarvoice Chill Lounge

  • Friday, March 11 | 11:00am–6:00pm
  • Saturday, March 12 | 9:30am-6:00pm
  • Sunday, March 13 | 9:30am-6:00pm
  • Monday, March 14 | 9:30am-6:00pm
  • Tuesday, March 15 | 9:30am–6:00pm

JW Marriott – Room 301/302

Need a place to chill and recharge your batteries? Stop by the Bazaarvoice lounge in the JW Marriott to relax and unwind. And, learn how the power of the consumer voice can get you free stuff.


Comcast Social Media Lounge
Comcast Social Media Lounge

  • Friday, March 11 | 11:00am–6:00pm
  • Saturday, March 12 | 9:30am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday, March 13 | 10:30am–6:00pm
  • Monday, March 14 – Tuesday, March 15 9:30am–6:00pm

ACC Room 19AB

The Comcast Social Media Lounge hosted by TechSet is back for its ninth year. Comcast will bring the best of media, tech together with your favorite influencers. Stop by to caffeinate and connect, relax and recharge. It’s your SXHQ!


IBM Cloud Lounge IBM Cloud Lounge

  • Friday, March 11 | 11:00am–6:00pm
  • Saturday, March 12 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Sunday, March 13 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Monday, March 14 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Tuesday, March 15 | 9:30am–6:00pm

Hilton – Room 406

Come to the IBM Cloud Lounge to relax in our gaming zone. Recharge devices in our app cafe and see what leading start-ups are doing. Leave feeling refreshed and inspired.


SXstyle Mood Media Lounge. An Experience By Design.
SXstyle Mood Media Lounge. An Experience By Design.

  • Friday, March 11 | 11:00am–6:00pm
  • Saturday, March 12 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Sunday, March 13 | 9:30am–6:00pm

The Westin – The Gallery

Recharge, relax and get social in a stunning interactive lounge experience. The experience design experts at Mood integrate audiovisual and interactive content to take you on an immersive journey, exploring earth, air, water and fire.


PBS Anywhere Lounge
PBS Anywhere Lounge

  • Friday, March 11 | 11:00am–6:00pm
  • Saturday, March 12 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Sunday, March 13 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Monday, March 14 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Tuesday, March 15 | 9:30am–6:00pm

Austin Convention Center – Room 3

Recharge at the PBS Anywhere Lounge! The PBS programs you love are available anytime, anywhere and on any device – stop by and get connected! pbs.org/anywhere #PBSAnywhere


Purpose Lounge
Purpose Lounge

  • Friday, March 11 | 11:00am–6:00pm
  • Saturday, March 12 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Sunday, March 13 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Monday, March 14 | 9:30am–6:00pm
  • Tuesday, March 15 | 9:30am–6:00pm

JW Marriott – Room 305

Conversations and brainstorms (with tasty snacks) about elevating the social-impact community and solving big challenges. Smart friends from business, media, and nonprofits sharing their experience and perspectives on technology, data, and engaging communities at scale.


If you are interested in learning more about hosting an official lounge or event at SXSW Interactive, contact us.

Photo by Merrick Ales