Free 3-day SXSW concert series at Lady Bird Lake will feature Bob Schneider and more

The South by Southwest Conference and Festivals team, along with the San Antonio Spurs, will offer a three-day free, family-friendly series of concerts at Lady Bird Lake, 800 W. Riverside Drive, Austin.

Those in attendance can buy raffle tickets—with proceeds benefiting PlayATX and Austin Parks Foundation—and visit the local food trucks or beer garden. Alternatively, attendees can bring their coolers with a picnic lunch; however, no alcohol will be allowed, according to the SXSW website.

Doors will open daily at 2 p.m., and shows will run from 3-7 p.m.

March 14

• Joe “King” Carrasco - 3 p.m.
• Patrice Pike & Friends - 3:45 p.m.
• Ian Moore - 4:30 p.m.
• Vallejo - 5:25 p.m.
• Bob Schneider - 6:30 p.m.

March 15

• Bootsy Collins
• ZAPP!
• Riders Against The Storm

March 16

• The Dinosaur’s Skin - 3 p.m.
• Sabrina Ellis & Andrew Cashen from A Giant Dog - 3:30 p.m.
• Storey Littleton - 4 p.m.
• Superhero Peppermint Patti Collins - 4:30 p.m.
• SaulPaul - 5 p.m.
• Sugar Free Allstars - 5:30 p.m.
• Parker Woodland - 6 p.m.
• Waco Brothers - 6:30 p.m.

What else?

Paid parking will be available at the Palmer Events Center garage across the street. According to the SXSW website, attendees can also ride the free circulating shuttle service by letting the shuttle driver know the intended destination will be the outdoor stage at Lady Bird Lake.