SXSW 2027 Dates Confirmed: March 13–21 with Full Schedule Breakdown and London Return
SXSW has locked in its 2027 festival dates and released the most detailed programming schedule yet for next year's event, while also confirming the return of SXSW London for a second consecutive year.
Austin Dates: March 13–21, 2027
The 2027 SXSW festival in Downtown Austin is scheduled for March 13–21, with the full conference and festival lineup running concurrently across those nine days:
- SXSW EDU: March 13–16, kicking off the festival
- SXSW Innovation: March 15–20 (six days of programming)
- SXSW Music: March 15–21 (seven days of showcases, workshops, and networking)
- SXSW Film & TV: March 15–21 (opens with premiere screening, followed by a full week of screenings and events)
- SXSW Comedy: March 17–20
A second crossover day — when all conferences and festivals overlap — is also planned for 2027, creating a peak moment of convergence across all SXSW tracks.
SXSW London Returns: June 1–6, 2026
Before the Austin festival returns, SXSW London will stage its second annual edition in the Shoreditch district, June 1–6, 2026. The London event is expected to include more than 300 conference sessions across 16 tracks and six themes, along with live performances, screenings, and exhibits. Programming will cover topics including artificial intelligence and the digital age, health innovation, and the future of creativity.
Key Takeaways
- SXSW 2027 shifts to a March 13 start (two days earlier than some prior announcements) and ends on Saturday March 21
- The concurrent crossover day model remains in place for 2027, with EDU getting its own early-start window
- SXSW London's second year signals the festival's continued investment in international expansion
- Badge sales and Panel Picker applications are the next major milestones to watch for 2027