The Front Festival 2026 ★ Opening Night Swim

Day 01 — Our fourth Swim Session of the season opens The Front Festival 2026. 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. Reserve passes for this session or other events in The Front Festival. *If you are a Future Front member, please provide your name at the door for entry or head to members.futurefronttexas.