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SXSW brings together the worlds of Innovation, Film & TV, Music, and Comedy for seven days of live discovery.
Sign up now for 10% off your badge when registration opens later this year. The countdown to 2027 is on—stay ready for what’s next.
Applications Now Open
Be part of SXSW 2027 and help shape what’s next. Explore open applications and take your next step toward joining the global community in Austin.
Music
Showcasing Artists are the beating heart of the SXSW Music Festival. Be part of the next wave of musicians from around the world bringing fresh sounds, new discoveries, and unforgettable live performances to stages across Austin.
Music Festival Showcase
Take advantage of career-advancing showcase opportunities and unprecedented access to a mix of influential industry participants.
Innovation
SXSW Pitch provides an outlet for companies to present the latest ideas in selected categories to a panel of industry experts, early adopters and Venture Capital / Angel Investor community representatives.
SXSW Pitch
SXSW Pitch is where innovation takes center stage. Over two exciting days, a live audience and a panel of expert judges will explore the forefront of emerging technology sectors.
Looking for SXSW EDU Badges and Applications?
Visit SXSW EDUSXSW PanelPicker®
PanelPicker® is the official SXSW and SXSW EDU user-generated session proposal platform.
This allows the community to have a voice in what sessions are programmed each March, while also providing an opportunity to get on stage themselves.
Entry period: June 23–July 26, 2026