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SXSW Music Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary with 300+ Artists

1/14/2026

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SXSW Music Festival will mark its 40th anniversary from March 12 to March 18, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
The festival has confirmed over 300 new showcasing artists, including Deloyd Elze, DJ AG, and Gogol Bordello.
The All-American Rejects will open the festival on March 12.
SXSW Vice President of Music Brian Hobbs says the event will promote music discovery and support artists' careers while introducing new programming and workshops.

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SXSW Music Festival will mark its 40th anniversary from March 12 to March 18, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
The festival has confirmed over 300 new showcasing artists, including Deloyd Elze, DJ AG, and Gogol Bordello.
The All-American Rejects will open the festival on March 12.
SXSW Vice President of Music Brian Hobbs says the event will promote music discovery and support artists' careers while introducing new programming and workshops.