No SXSW badge? No problem.

Here is a list of some free shows that you can catch if you happen to not have a SXSW Badge/Wristband. 

Shows at Butler Park (1000 W Riverside Drive): This year Auditorium Shores is going under some renovations, which means that no SXSW shows will be held there this year. Also, in order to go to these shows you'll need a free Guest Pass Wristband. You can pick one up ahead of time or at the site of the event. Here are some of the shows that have been confirmed already:

              

              Thursday: Vinage Trouble, Los Lonely Boys, A Jimi Hendrix Celebration (Times TBA)

              

              Friday: Foster the people (Time TBA)
              

              Saturday: Take Me To The River, Childish Gambino! (Times not set yet)

SXSW Pandora Discovery Den 

           This event will take place at The Gatsby(708 E 6th St) from Wednesday 3/12 - Saturday 3/15

Here is part of the lineup: Tyler, The Creator, Lucinda Williams, Mobb Deep, Albert Hammond, Jr., Bleachers, Wanda Jackson, Charli XCX, Black Lips, Cash Cash, Matisyahu, Rodney Crowell, Lindsey Stirling, Felice Brothers, Lee Fields & The Expressions, People Under the Stairs, etc. There are supposed to be over 35 artists that will perform at this event. In order to get into this show you'll need to RSVP at This Website  

Spotify House (March 10, 2014 – March 14, 2014)
                   This 5 day event will feature over 30+ artists. Including one of my favorites, 3ballMTY !!. You can see the entire lineup and RSVP here

Hype Hotel (Day Shows) 

                This event will take place from March 12-15. But you can only go to the shows that will happen during 12pm-6pm. The shows/ parties at night will require an official SXSW badge or wristband, only a limited amount of free wristband holders will be allowed. Check out the entire lineup and RSVP here: Hype Hotel

Sonicbids Official SXSW Party      

                    This event will be on March 14th from 11am- 5pm at Maggie Mae's. Here is where you can RSVP

The Cricket Experience 

               March 12-14, from Noon to 7pm.  This year Cricket Wireless is going to have a three day music event during SXSW, but they have not announced who the headliners will be. Here is where you can RSVP

The Fader Fort + Converse 2014
             This is one of the most popular events during SXSW, so you'll definitely want to RSVP.  Even sxsw badge holders will have to rsvp and not everyone will get on the list, so make sure to sign up as soon as possible! 

Red Bull Sound Select presents: 4 Days in Austin

             Some of the headliners for this event include: Sleigh Bells, Twin Shadow and Danny Brown. Since the event will take place from 3/12-15, you'll need to RSVP for each day that you want to go. Do that here