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title: "SXSW 2027 Dates Confirmed: March 15–21, Badge Sales Open"
date: 2026-04-16
source: SXSW
source_url: https://sxsw.com/news/2026/south-by-southwest-2027-dates-announced/
tags: [sxsw-2027, announcement, festival-dates]
summary: SXSW officially announces its 2027 edition will run March 15–21 in Austin, with badges on sale and PanelPicker/Pitch applications opening June 23, 2026.
---

# SXSW 2027 Dates Confirmed: March 15–21, Badge Sales Open

SXSW has officially confirmed its 2027 edition will take place **March 15–21, 2027** in downtown Austin. The festival returns for seven days of convergence across Innovation, Film & TV, Music, and Comedy — and this year badges are already on sale with a 10% early-bird discount.

## Key Dates at a Glance

| Track | Dates |
|-------|-------|
| Innovation Conference | March 15–20, 2027 |
| Film & TV Festival | March 15–21, 2027 |
| Music Festival | March 15–21, 2027 |
| Comedy Festival | March 17–20, 2027 |

## Programming Open Dates

- **SXSW PanelPicker and SXSW Pitch applications:** Open June 23, 2026
- **Music artist applications:** Open June 23, 2026
- **Film & TV screening applications:** Open July 2026

## What They're Saying

**Greg Rosenbaum, SVP of Programming:**
> "SXSW continues to be the place where creative industries converge and new ideas take shape. In 2027, we're bringing our global community together across education, film, music, technology, comedy, and culture for another week of discovery and collaboration."

**Katie Perera (Director of Conference Strategy) and Adam Wode (Director of Conference Programming) on the Innovation Conference:**
> "SXSW Innovation Conference is the global stage where technology, culture, and commerce collide. We don't just track trends, we pressure-test them. 2027 is where big ideas debut, new voices rise, and the 'unexpected' becomes your next competitive advantage."

**Brian Hobbs, VP Music Festival:**
> "Music Festival & Conference is back for seven days and nights of discovery, development and networking. The only event where you can see what's next in touring, genre, trends, music tech, and everything industry while also seeing hundreds of breakthrough artists from around the world."

## Context: A Festival in Transition

SXSW 2027 arrives during a period of significant structural change. The Austin Convention Center is undergoing a multiyear redevelopment, which forced the 2026 edition into a decentralized "clubhouse" format spread across hotels and alternative venues. The 2027 edition will reportedly continue concurrent programming across all tracks, with events dispersed beyond the traditional convention center footprint.

Badge sales and early registration are live at [sxsw.com/badges](https://sxsw.com/badges/).