SXSW 2026 (March 12–18) in Austin features a mix of high-profile, badge-required, and free unofficial events, including the TikTok Live House, Redbreast Unhidden Bar, and Capital Factory House.
SXSW 2026, celebrating its 40th anniversary, will take place from Thursday, March 12 to Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Austin, Texas
This year features a “reimagined” format where the three primary conferences—Innovation, Film & TV, and Music—will run concurrently for the first time over a single seven-day period rather than two separate week
Key Event Details
- Venues & Hubs: Due to the Austin Convention Center redevelopment, SXSW is utilizing industry-specific “clubhouses” as home bases:
- Innovation Clubhouse: Brazos Hall.
- Film & TV Clubhouse: 800 Congress.
- Music Clubhouse: Downright Austin.
- Headliners & Speakers:
- Keynote: Steven Spielberg will participate in a live episode of The Big Picture podcast on March 13 to discuss his career and his upcoming film, Disclosure Day.
- Featured Speakers: Include Jamie Lee Curtis, Larry David (previewing a new HBO comedy), Michelle Obama, Ben Stiller, Vince Gilligan, and Rhea Seehorn.
- Film & TV Festival: Will open with Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters. Other notable titles include Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.
- Music Festival: Features over 300 artists including The All-American Rejects, Charley Crockett, Passion Pit, and Don Toliver. Note that major showcases like Rolling Stone’s Future of Music are now ticketed events.
Badge & Registration Information
Registration is open via the official SXSW website.
Deadlines: Badge prices increase on March 6, 2026.
Pricing: Prices for standard badges (Innovation, Film & TV, Music) are lower than 2025 rates to account for the streamlined schedule.
Access:
Innovation/Film/Music Badges: Grant access to their specific track plus keynotes and expos.
Platinum Badge: Provides primary access to all events and tracks.
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