🎸 Countdown to SXSW 2027
SXSW is Friday, March 12, 2027
When Is SXSW 2027?
SXSW 2027 is on Friday, March 12, 2027. South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual festival held in Austin, Texas, combining music, film, and interactive media conferences. It has become one of the most influential events in the entertainment and tech industries.
SXSW Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | Friday |
| 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | Friday |
| 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | Mar 12, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Mar 10, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | Mar 9, 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | Mar 8, 2030 | Friday |
About SXSW
South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual festival held in Austin, Texas, combining music, film, and interactive media conferences. It has become one of the most influential events in the entertainment and tech industries.
History & Origins of SXSW
South by Southwest (SXSW) began in 1987 in Austin, Texas, as a music festival organized by the publishers of The Austin Chronicle. It has grown into one of the largest and most influential conferences in the world, encompassing music, film, interactive media, and technology. SXSW Interactive became a major tech industry event in the 2000s, famously serving as the launchpad for Twitter (2007) and Foursquare (2009). The festival typically runs for about 10 days in March and attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees to Austin, significantly boosting the local economy.
Traditions & How to Celebrate SXSW
- Attending keynote speeches from tech and entertainment industry leaders
- Discovering emerging musicians at showcases across Austin's venues
- Premiering independent films and documentaries
- Networking at interactive and tech panels and workshops
- Exploring brand activations and experiential pop-ups on 6th Street
- Eating from Austin's famous food trucks and BBQ joints
- Collecting SXSW badges and wristbands for different access levels
- Attending unofficial showcases and free day parties throughout the city
Fun Facts About SXSW
SXSW is named as a play on the Alfred Hitchcock film "North by Northwest."
Twitter gained mainstream popularity after its launch at SXSW Interactive in 2007.
Over 400,000 people attend SXSW events annually, generating over $350 million for the Austin economy.
More than 2,000 musical acts perform at SXSW each year across hundreds of venues.
SXSW Film has premiered many notable films including "Bridesmaids" and "Moonlight."
The conference started with just 700 attendees in 1987.