The Front Festival 2026 ★ Opening Night Swim
As is annual tradition, we’re returning to The Line Hotel Austin to host Swim Sessions—a five-part poolside series, leading up to The Front Festival 2026.
JOIN US FOR LOCAL DJ SETS AND A DIP IN THE POOL.
Tickets are $10 by donation and every cent benefits community initiatives we care about. Capacity is limited.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Hang by the pool or sport a suit. It’s-the-weekend energy encouraged.
- A three-hour set by Future Front Resident Artist DJ Ed West of Neon Rainbows
- Snacks by Veracruz Tacos
- Bar menu by Cantero
- Lobby art installations curated by Future Front, featuring works by Seth Prestwood, OPAL Rugs, Dave McClinton, Angy Che and Sophia Gonzalez
- Poolside staycation vibes
MEET THE DJ
Ed West, DJ & Country Curator
ED WEST is a Native Texan, award-winning DJ, active event producer and community organizer in Austin, Texas. Ed is the founder of Austin-local mainstays ATX Trans Pride and Neon Rainbows. He is dedicated to serving the community and having fun.
@edwest.tx
HOW TO ATTEND
Tickets are $10 by donation OR free for Future Front members and The LINE Hotel guests.
Your ticket includes your pool pass—and is required to attend. This event is 18+. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
*If you are a Future Front member, please provide your name at the door for entry or head to members.futurefronttexas.org or futurefrontmembership.squarespace.com to access member rates for event tickets, applications & other perks at anytime.
BEHIND THE FRONT FESTIVAL
The Front Fest is an end-of-summer festival, featuring independent music film and art in Austin, Texas.
Curated by Future Front, we put Texas women and LGBTQ+ artists at the front of our lineups. Returning for four days (August 27 to 30, 2026), this year’s festival will take place at iconic venues across the city, including The LINE Hotel Austin pool, the Red River Cultural District and The Contemporary Austin—Laguna Gloria. A portion of all ticket sales support Future Front’s programs, which have distributed $1M in creative commissions and honorariums since 2015.
Since 2016, the festival has seen more than 6,000 guests and showcased more than 550 women and LGBTQ+ artists, musicians, filmmakers and cultural leaders. Learn more at thefrontfest.com/why.
To become a sponsor in 2026, email [email protected].
PLAN YOUR VISIT
VENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY — All Swim Sessions will be held at The Line Hotel Austin pool deck, which is located at 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas 78701. The venue is wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.
PARKING —We highly encourage utilizing rideshare or carpooling as there is limited valet parking available onsite. This venue is easily accessible by Austin public transportation, too.
OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDELINES — All Future Front staff, volunteers and guests will be required to practice mutual respect, as well as demonstrate an alignment with Future Front’s code of conduct and values: futurefronttexas.org/values.
Capacity is limited to reduce crowding of any kind and all events will be held in primarily outdoor and open-air spaces or have access to proper ventilations and well-maintained A/C systems.
At Future Front events, all guests are expected to follow Austin-local health and safety guidelines for gatherings, as well as practice consideration with the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and any other legal, mind-altering or dangerous substances and objects. This includes:
As Future Front strives to be a good neighbor, we also discourage the use of tobacco products on the property of nearby businesses and residences, to improve air quality, throughout our events.
Tobacco use and electronic smoking device use are not permitted at any time within Future Front properties and event spaces at least 15 ft from entrances, exits, operational windows, or ventilation system intake vents.
Littering of tobacco-related products on the grounds or parking lots is also prohibited.
Concealed or open weapons and firearms (including handguns) are not allowed at any Future Front venues.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento, envíenos un correo electrónico a [email protected].
GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at [email protected]. We're happy to help and will get back to you!
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3780087-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3780087-2
