Friday evening at SXSW, Audible, the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, kicked-off the festival at The Audible Sound Experience with their exclusive After Dark Party in collaboration with Brooklyn-based creative collective, House of Yes. The party featured a vibrant, live performance by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling dance music duo, The Knocks.

Listeners can dive into immersive audio, and experience the power of imagination, with this curated selection of Audible stories from across various genres for SXSW 2024, and more: audible.com/sxsw.

Guests celebrated the festival’s return with carnival-inspired entertainment, acrobatics, and dance performances from House of Yes and an electrifying music duo set by The Knocks, as well as a preview of Audible’s SXSW activation, The Audible Sound Experience, featuring rides on Audible’s larger-than-life Ferris wheel with immersive audio-enabled passenger gondolas.

220 Congress Ave. (Corner of Congress Ave. & West 3rd St.)

Amusements at The Audible Sound Experience will immerse SXSW Badge Holders and the public in the magic and diversity of premium audio storytelling through interactive, over-the-top, carnival-inspired experiences. Guests can ride on a larger-than-life Ferris wheel with audio-enabled passenger gondolas, play carnival-inspired games showcasing Audible’s premium audio entertainment with the opportunity to earn Audible-themed prizes, and enjoy classic beverages and concessions including corn dogs, cotton candy and popsicles, alongside festive-themed listening moments. **All attendees must be 21+**