SXSW 2026 – Day 1, March 12th
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

SXSW 2026 had its annual music festival earlier in March. Photographer Kirk Stauffer attended the event, capturing gorgeous shots of so many fantastic bands it’s mind-boggling. From the USA to Australia, enjoy day one coverage, including Seattle’s own Avery Cochrane! Also, check out Welsh singer Gwenno, formerly of the Pipettes.

USA:

Angela Autumn @ the 13th Floor

Bershy @ Swan Dive

Jesse Chambers @ Las Perlas

Avery Cochrane @ Yeti

Jessica Healey @ Batch

Horsepower @ the 13th Floor

Aubrie Sellers @ Waterloo Records

Wilby @ Swan Dive

Australia:

Ella Ion @ Wanderlust

Lucky @ Elysium

The Tullamarines @ Yeti

United Kingdom:

better joy @ Marlow

Sarah Crean @ Marlow

Grandmas House @ Stubb’s

Wales:

Gwenno @ Palm Door on Sixth

Ireland:

Holly Macve @ Central Presbyterian Church

Italy:

Danxgerous @ Chess Club

Avery Cochrane – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Aubrie Sellers @ Waterloo – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Jessie Chambers @ Las Perlas – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Jessica Healey – photos by Kirk Stauffer

The Tullamarines – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Grandmas House @ Stubbs – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Bershy @ Swan Dive – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Sarah Crean @ Marlow – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Gwenno @ Palm Door on Sixth – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Holly Macve @ Central Presbyterian Church – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Angela Autumn @ 13th Floor – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Lucky @ Elysium – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Better Joy @ Marlow – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Horsepower @ 13th Floor – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Danxgerous @ Chess Club – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Ella Ion @ Wanderlust – photos by Kirk Stauffer

Wilby @ Swan Dive – photos by Kirk Stauffer