Overview
- The 40th‑anniversary festival runs March 12–18, 2026 in Austin, Texas, with music, film/TV and interactive programs scheduled concurrently.
- The Music Festival Opening Party takes place March 12 at Stubb’s Amphitheater with All‑American Rejects performing and Rivian hosting.
- Initial showcasing artists span global genres, including Joyner Lucas, DJ_Dave, Grrrl Gang, Milo Korbenski, Bayonne, KOAD, runo plum, Chalk, The Sophs and La Texana.
- SXSW names an initial slate of roughly 50 Music Showcase Presenters, with returning partners such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, NPR Music Stations, BBC Introducing and The Line of Best Fit.
- First‑time presenters include Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion and Dream Con, aligning with a reconfigured festival layout centered on clubhouses at Brazos Hall, 800 Congress and The Downright.