Swollen Circus

Swollen Circus — A Festival within a Festival on the Monday of SXSW. The party runs from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and carries a $5 cover. This long-running Austin tradition is organized by Walter Salas Humara (The Silos) and Texas Monthly senior editor Michael Hall; the Wild Seeds (Michael Hall’s 1980s Austin band) often regroup for the occasion. 21+ only. This is a non-SXSW event.

Venue: The Continental Club — 1315 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704.

Tickets / Info: Event page & tickets

📅 March 16, 2026
1:00 pm
📍 The Continental Club
1315 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78704
💰 $5

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