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SXSW 2026: Star-Studded Lineup and Free Concert Announced

3/10/2026

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SXSW will return to Austin from March 12 to 18, 2026, featuring technology, film, and music, with programming centered around clubhouses due to the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center.
A free community concert is planned for March 15, 2026.
Notable performances include Keke Palmer and Demi Moore, with rising stars at unofficial day parties.
The festival will implement bag policies and coordinate with local authorities for safety.

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Story summary

SXSW will return to Austin from March 12 to 18, 2026, featuring technology, film, and music, with programming centered around clubhouses due to the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center.
A free community concert is planned for March 15, 2026.
Notable performances include Keke Palmer and Demi Moore, with rising stars at unofficial day parties.
The festival will implement bag policies and coordinate with local authorities for safety.