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SXSW 2027
The 2022 premiere of Everything Everywhere All at Once is one example of SXSW bringing creativity to audiences. Film, music and innovation remain its focus, with a Podcast Festival joining in 2027.
2022 · Discover a film before it becomes a familiar name
Everything Everywhere All at Once opened SXSW 2022 with its world premiere. The appeal is that first encounter: discovering a new expression with an audience and carrying the discussion beyond the screening. This is a past example, not a 2027 re-screening announcement.
Conferences
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Music showcases: make room for artist discovery
Music showcases and screenings form complementary discovery routes. Explore official past music records to find your sound, then choose from announced 2027 artists and styles. Wristbands and Music Badges have different access.
Conferences
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Film and podcasts: the work and its making
The Podcast Festival and screening venues including ACL Live at The Moody Theater are confirmed for 2027. Individual podcast guests and films still require current announcements. Choose a badge around your main interest before planning a cross-venue route.
I’ve attended SXSW since 2015. I take all nine days off from work and go go go 15+ hours a day.
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MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Does this fit what you are looking for?
This could be for you if you are…
Creators and technology or media professionals
People who enjoy moving between talks, film and music
Before you decide
Music Wristbands and different Badges do not offer interchangeable access.
The 2027 programme is developing; reservations, capacity and travel affect your plans.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Explore the layout. Plan your route.
Pick a few must-sees each day and leave room to explore; check your pass access first.
This is the first announced venue map, with more locations to come. Use street and venue names to orient yourself, then confirm the schedule for your event.
SXSW · official first-edition 2027 Creative Village map · Report image rights
Main event: March 15–21. Core Innovation programme: March 15–19. Podcast Festival: March 17–20. Individual times await the final schedule.
America/ChicagoMore programme details
Innovation's core programme runs Monday–Friday
Podcast Festival: March 17–20
Film & TV screenings include ACL Live at The Moody Theater
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Venue & travel
Downtown Austin Creative Village · Brazos Hall, 800 Congress, Thompson Hotel and other venues
Events span downtown venues. Official free shuttles serve badge holders; AFS Cinema is outside the shuttle network.
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Entry & companions
Badges and wristbands offer different access. Individual sessions may require reservations, queues and capacity checks. For industry networking, check Music Badge benefits.
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Tickets & access
August 18 announcement: early Music Wristbands USD 149; not an all-category badge. See official ticketing for Platinum, Innovation, Film & TV and Music Badge prices and access.
See the official SXSW Accessibility page and verify each venue separately.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
The early Music Wristband price is not an all-access SXSW pass price. Construction at Austin Convention Center and Paramount Theatre affects venue arrangements.
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