SXSW 2026 to be shorter, with an additional night of music
It seems that the reports of the southern disappearance by the South Western music component have been exaggerated, as the SXSW organizers explained that although next year’s event will be shorter, its musical presence will not diminish.
A SXSW spokesman confirmed that the festival is re -configured, as the Austin Convention Center was appointed to close for renewal. As such, the SXSW 2026 will be two shorters, which cuts off the traditional weekends that focus on the festival. (Since 1987, a music conference was held with four days of programming on Wednesday to Saturday.) But next year it will include an additional night of music, mixing in cinematic and television programming in SXSW.
“We are really excited about SXSW 2026 plans,” said SXSW spokesman Hollywood Observer. “With the closure of the Austin Convention Center for three years, we believe it is a great opportunity to put new ideas into practice.”
With the lack of conference center, the festival will be held in various locations around Austin.
The news comes after the end of the 2025 version of SXSW, which concluded on Saturday. According to what was reported, the participation in the Music Festival decreased since 2010, when the average number of two ranges was around 2000. According to what was reported, this year’s edition witnessed 1012 strips displayed.
Bensky Media, owner Hollywood ObserverInvest in SXSW in April 2021 as part of what he described as a long -term partnership with the festival.
In recent years, the Film and Television Festival has become a greater part of SXSW. Nicole Kidman, Paul Road, Blake Levli, Anna Kendrick, Issa Ray, Ben Affleck, John Berlasa and Weste Rogen were among the stars in the first show of their cinematic and television projects. SXSW also drew big names such as Michelle Obama (who recorded Podcast with her brother, university basketball coach Craig Robinson) and Chelsea Clinton.
Meanwhile, the music artists who play this year included John Fujeriti, Tom Morillo, Benson Bon, Khaled, Larkin Bou, Koy, Zeal, George Berg, Ashley Cook, Betney Spencer, Eco, Beige Fredia and Grassic 5 Rap soup.
the Austin American Stetman He pointed out that “Megan Morneyy and Latin Pop-UP-UP-EVAN CORNEJO played great collections, but they failed to fill the ACL Live concert hall, even with RSVP for a free year.”
Local music journalist Andy Langer, an old warrior at the festival since its launch in 1987, wrote in a post on joint Facebook, “For years, it was impossible not to notice WOLS, hotel prices, etc. when SXSW music begins.
At the same time, PMC increases the presence of SXSW around the world. The company expanded to Australia in 2023 and went to London for the first time in June.
March 17, 11:34 AM This story was updated to clarify music plans for SXSW 2026.
This story was published for the first time on March 16 at 11:11 pm
