About SXSW Music
SXSW Music is the discovery festival. With thousands of artists playing hundreds of venues across downtown Austin, the festival rewards the adventurous — walk into a bar, see a future headliner playing to 50 people. The official showcases and the unofficial day parties create a parallel universe of music for an entire week. The 2026 edition marks the 40th anniversary, and for the first time all three components (music, film, tech) run concurrently.
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Festival Info
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Dates
- Mar 12–18, 2026
- Type
- Conference & Festival
- Price Range
- Premium
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