<p>Hey guys, i'm 75% sure I am attending UT next year and I definitely want to check out SXSW over the break. I have a couple friends that are 17 years old who would be coming with me. Would we have trouble getting into a lot of venues? I am 18 myself..would it be better to only go with people who are over 18? Not sure how it works..</p>
<p>shouldn’t be too big of a problem. From my experiences, there’s only a few shows that you can’t go to, not bad. Definitely go check it out, it’s tons of fun!</p>
<p>Yes, you will have major problems. The only venue I can think of that is NOT 21+ during SXSW are the shows at Auditorium Shores that are free and do not require an RSVP (and are all ages). All of the venues are 21+ because 90%+ give away free alcohol that is paid for by the sponsors (good sh!!t, too).</p>
<p>Most concerts need a badge (around $800 and first priority) or a wristband (around $200 and second priority) but there are also a lot of “parties” that have cool artists and free booze that anyone can RSVP to. It’s awesome…IF you are 21+ :)</p>
<p>If you are from Austin and in college most people only go to “free” events because they are fun and, well, free. Most people with badges are from out-of-town, at SXSW for work, or a celebrity. So many celebrities will be in town.</p>
<p>^ what phl777 said. SXSW is one of the rare times the Austin music scene doesn’t support much in the way of “all ages” concerts. </p>
<p>Y’all should consider saving up and doing ACL together–it is so much fun! [ACL</a> Music Festival ~ Oct. 12-14, 2012 ~ Zilker Park, Austin, Texas](<a href=“http://www.aclfestival.com/]ACL”>http://www.aclfestival.com/)</p>
<p>You might also want to consider volunteering for SXSW. I’m doing it this year and you get a badge as a perk, which opens up pretty much the entire festival to you. ACL is a must!!</p>