Season 15 of ATX Television Festival is returning to Downtown Austin May 28-31, 2026. Experience this incredible event that brings together television fans and industry professionals to deep-dive on how shows are made, reflect on past favorites and much more. Lovingly dubbed “TV Camp for Grown Ups” there is always something new for you to discover at ATX TV Fest.

Actors from the television show Euphoria on stage for a planel discussion at ATX TV Festival.

Badges & Ticketing

Badges are now available for purchase, and there are several badge options for those looking to attend this year’s festival. Badge levels range from the “Camp Badge”, which includes complete access to all events at the festival, all the way to single tickets for select events. Badges are available to purchase now, while single tickets will go on sale closer to the festival.

For more information on badges and ticketing, visit atxfestival.com/attend.

Panels & Programming

No matter the year, the ATX TV Festival brings together iconic actors and actresses, TV and film executives, writers and more. The full Season 15 program has been announced, and it's stacked. 

Friday Night Lights - 20th Anniversary Reunion

One of the festival's marquee events honors the 20th anniversary of the beloved Austin-based production Friday Night Lights. This reunion will feature several of the show's producers and writers, as well as cast members Connie Britton, Kyle Chandler, Gaius Charles, Adrianne Palicki, Jesse Plemons and Aimee Teegarden. The cast and crew will be honored with the ATX TV Festival's "Texas Made" Award, presented by Media for Texas, which recognizes productions and talent that have created opportunities for industry prefoessionals within the state, while bostering Texas as a cultural center. 

Everybody Loves Raymond - 30th Anniversary Reunion

Season 15 celebrates the 30th anniversary of the award-winning sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, featuring a panel with Ray Romano, creator Phil Rosenthal, and members of the show's writing staff, who will share behind-the-scenes stories and reflect on the real-life experiences that inspired some of the show's most memorable moments.

NBC 100th Anniversary Panels

The festival will feature several panels tied to the 100th anniversary of NBC, examining the legacy of the network's procedural storytelling and its long-running comedy and drama franchises, including:

  • NBC 100: Investigating the Legacy of Procedurals – A look at the storytelling engine behind television's most enduring genre, with talent from NBC's iconic procedural series.
  • A Conversation with Lisa Katz & Erin Underhill – The NBC & Peacock Scripted President and Universal Television President discuss cross-platform storytelling and franchise building.
  • How to Cast a Procedural (and Get Away with It) – A casting deep-dive panel presented by the Casting Society.

ATX TV Festival attendees on outdoor lawnchairs, watching a screening at a drive in theater.

Screenings & Special Events

  • Screening & Q&A: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed – An early look at the Apple TV+ dark comedy-thriller, with stars Tatiana Maslany, Murray Bartlett, and Brandon Flynn on hand alongside creator David J. Rosen.
  • I Love Lucy – 75th Anniversary Live Script Reading – A live performance celebrating one of television's most iconic series.
  • Behind the Scenes of The Paper – Creators and cast discuss the fandom around season one and preview what's coming next for the Peacock/Universal Television series.
  • Special Screening: The Other Bennet Sister – A preview screening of the Britbox series.

Additional Highlights

  • Homicide: Life on the Street – An in-depth retrospective look at the landmark episode "Three Men and Adena."
  • Sweet/Vicious – 10th Anniversary Reunion – A reunion with cast and crew, including stars Eliza Bennett and Taylor Dearden.
  • Critics Roundtable – Panelists from the Television Critics Association weigh in on the current state of the medium.
  • You Belong Here – A conversation with actors and producers Steve Zahn and Rick Gomez about making their indie series.
  • First-Ever Collaborator Award – ATX will present its inaugural Collaborator Award to casting directors Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas for their work on series including Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Barry, and Better Call Saul.

Badgeholder Lounge
Pluto TV returns as the host of the festival's official badgeholder lounge. Attendees can also look forward to daily events and activations throughout the weekend.

Stay tuned to the ATX Television Festival website for more announcements regarding programming and panels. To find accommodations and start planning your trip, check out VisitAustin.org.

Images courtesy of ATX TV Festival.