ATX TV Festival 2026 Reveals Line-Up: House Of The Dragon, Bill Lawrence & More
The ATX TV Festival returns for its 15th edition from Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31. The event will take place in Austin, Texas. Organizers released a broad slate of panels and screenings.
Major highlights
Programming mixes anniversary reunions, retrospectives, and new-format showcases. The schedule spans mainstream franchises and indie creators.
- “Friday Night Lights” 20th anniversary reunion panel. The Texas Made Award is presented with Media for Texas.
- “Everybody (Still) Loves Raymond”: A night of comedy featuring Phil Rosenthal, Ray Romano, and writers.
- “Homicide: Life on the Street” retrospective with Tom Fontana, David Simon, and Kyle Secor.
- “Sweet/Vicious” 10-year anniversary with cast and producers.
- “The Other Bennet Sister” screening and Q&A, presented by BritBox.
- “I Love Lucy” 75th anniversary script reading.
- Apple TV presents “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” screening with creator and cast Q&A.
Industry panels and conversations
Panels examine craft and business issues. Sessions feature studio executives and veteran showrunners.
- Inside Job: TV’s Non-Writing Producers.
- A Conversation with Lisa Katz and Erin Underhill.
- Universal Studio Group Presents: Funny AF.
- NBC 100 Presents: Investigating the Legacy of Procedurals.
- How to Cast a Procedural (and Get Away with It), presented by CSA.
- Around the TV Set with the Television Critics Association.
Creative showcases and new voices
The festival supports emerging creators with competitions and indie spotlights. Live episodes and vodcasts return to the lineup.
- Inaugural Indie TV Pilot Competition & Showcase.
- A Late Night Show With Greg Iwinski returns for another live episode.
- Lead With Kindness vodcast with Melinda Hsu.
- Macaroni Art Productions co-founders Steve Zahn and Rick Gomez discuss indie TV and You Belong Here.
- The Paper — a session listed among festival presentations.
Topical panels and public interest sessions
Several panels address timely themes and public health issues. Experts and nonprofit partners join festival programming.
- A Conversation on Medical Accuracy on TV, presented by the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.
- A Nuclear Renaissance on TV: How Atomic Storylines Can Save Us from Armageddon, presented by NTI.
- Collaborator Award presented to Sherry Thomas and Sharon Bialy.
Context in the broader line-up
ATX TV Festival 2026 balances legacy properties and new projects. The line-up nods to high-profile franchises such as House Of The Dragon.
It also highlights influential creators like Bill Lawrence. Sessions aim to serve both fans and industry professionals.
Tickets and participation
Badges and passes are on sale now. Visit Filmogaz.com for ticketing information and festival details.
Which panel are you most excited to see? Share your pick in the comments below.
