Flo Milli – SXSW 2024 – Photo by Stephen Olker

Music Festival

March 10-15, 2025

The SXSW Music Festival brings together artists, industry professionals, creatives, and music lovers from around the world to make connections, elevate their careers, and celebrate the magic of live music – from legendary performers to the most exciting new talent.


About Music Festival

 

New, developing, and established artists enhance their careers by showcasing to the global music industry at the SXSW Music Festival each year. Showcases are curated by South By Southwest® in collaboration with record labels, booking agencies, management and PR firms, international export offices, music festivals, media outlets, industry trade organizations, lifestyle brands, and more.

See You at SXSW 2025

Join us for SXSW 2025 from March 7–15 in Austin, TX. Registration and housing are now open! Subscribe to Event Updates and community newsletters for announcements throughout the season.

Second Round of Showcasing Artists

Big Freedia, Sweet Spine, Freak Slug and More!

Over 165 new showcasing artists have just been added to the 2025 SXSW Music Festival showcase! Check out the growing list of global artists to check out this March in Austin, TX.

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2025 SXSW Music Festival Showcasing Artists, Big Freedia – photo by Nelson Cosey; Sweet Spine; Freak Slug; and Master Peace

2025 SXSW Music Festival Showcasing Artists, Big Freedia – photo by Nelson Cosey; Sweet Spine; Freak Slug; and Master Peace

First Round of Showcasing Artist

Justin Morales, Gurriers, Yasmin Williams, La Sécurité and More!

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the first round of showcasing artists who will join us in Austin from March 10-15, at the 2025 SXSW Music Festival. Explore the names and check out the official SXSW playlist for your next listening session.

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SXSW 2025 Music Festival Announcement 1

SXSW 2025 Music Festival Announcement 1

SXSW Timeline

March 7-15, 2025

Plan your SXSW 2025 adventure today! Explore primary access per badge type across daily programming including Conference tracks, Festivals, and Exhibitions

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SXSW 2024 Attendees – Photo by Aaron Rogosin

Music Badge

Turn up your primary access to legendary Music Festival showcases at Austin’s iconic venues. Enjoy Conference access to Music sessions, mentors, and workshops, and receive secondary access to most Interactive and Film & TV programming.

2025 SXSW Music Festival Showcasing Artist – Delivery – Photo by Oscar Oshea

SXSW 2025 Music Videos

Ready to experience some new music? Check out the SXSW YouTube channel for music videos from official showcasing artists for the 2025 SXSW Music Festival.
SXSW 2025 Official Playlist

Official SXSW Playlist

Tune in to this specially curated playlist courtesy of SXSW Staff.

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SXSW Music Festival Alumni

Browse the list of iconic names from SXSW Music Festival

Billie Eilish – SXSW 2018 – Photo by Nolan Weinschenk

Billie Eilish

SXSW 2018

Megan Thee Stallion – SXSW 2019 – Photo by Lisa Walker

Megan Thee Stallion

SXSW 2019

Khalid at Uber Eats - 2019 SXSW Conference and Festivals

Khalid

SXSW 2019

J Balvin at Native Hostel Backyard presented by Uforia, The Home of Latin Music – SXSW 2019

J Balvin

SXSW 2019

The Zombies at SXSW 2023

The Zombies

SXSW 2023

2017 SXSW Showcasing Artist Solange

Solange

SXSW 2017

Rolling Stone Future of Music, Peso Pluma – SXSW 2024 – Photo by Vanessa Velasquez

Peso Pluma

SXSW 2024

New Order, Presented by Beyond The Music – SXSW 2023 – Photo by Adam Kissick

New Order

SXSW 2023

Young Miko – SXSW 2024 – Photo by Christopher Polk

Young Miko

SXSW 2024

Lizzo performs onstage at at Stubb's, presented by Ticketmaster Music – SXSW 2019

Lizzo

SXSW 2019

SXSW Showcasing Artist Alumni Snapshot

 
Dolly Parton (2022)
Wet Leg (2022)
Shawn Mendes (2022)
Cymande (2022)
Beck (1994, 2022)
Sebastian Yatra (2022)
Billie Eilish (2017, 2018, 2019)
Megan Thee Stallion (2018, 2019)
Peso Pluma (2024)
Phoebe Bridgers (2017)
J Balvin (2019)
Dua Lipa (2016)
Depeche Mode (2013)
Kendrick Lamar (2011, 2013, 2014)
Lizzo (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019)
Charli XCX (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)
SOPHIE (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Sylvan Esso (2014, 2017, 2018)
J. Cole (2012, 2015)
Richie Hawtin (2011, 2013, 2016)
Cat Power (1996, 2003)
Garth Brooks (2017)
The National (2004, 2005)
The White Stripes (2001)
Big Thief (2016, 2017)
Post Malone (2015)
The Black Keys (2003, 2004, 2008, 2024)
CHVRCHES (2013, 2016)
iKON (2019)
Max Richter (2018)
Wolf Alice (2014, 2015)
Rae Sremmurd (2015, 2016, 2018)
Bomba Estereo (2009, 2010, 2012, 2015)
Chelsea Wolfe (2012)
Loretta Lynn (2016)
Disclosure (2013)
Travis Scott (2014, 2015)
Carl Craig (2000)
Otoboke Beaver (2017, 2019)
Cardi B (2017)
Wiz Khalifa (2011, 2013, 2014)
Courtney Barnett (2015)
Perfume (2015)
Russ (2016)
SZA (2014)
Flo Milli (2024)
Angel Olsen (2014, 2015, 2017)
Mr Eazi (2017, 2019)
Betty Who (2014, 2017, 2020)
Animal Collective (2006)
TENGGER (2024)
Primal Scream (2009)
Skrillex (2011, 2012, 2014)
The 1975 (2013, 2014)
Juanes (2012)
f(x) (2013)
Alabama Shakes (2012)
Mastodon (2002, 2003, 2007, 2017)
The Strokes (2001, 2011)
Queens of the Stone Age (1998, 1999, 2011)
Christine and the Queens (2015)
Anderson .Paak (2014, 2016)
Coldplay (2014)
Cafe Tacvba (2013)
Yo Gotti (2013, 2015)
50 Cent (2012, 2014)
Childish Gambino (2011, 2014)
Erykah Badu (1994, 2014, 2016)
Johnny Cash (1994)
Death Cab For Cutie (1999, 2003)
Bright Eyes (1999, 2000, 2011)
Peter Murphy (2009, 2011)
Tinariwen (2014)
Margo Price (2016)
Charles Bradley (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016)
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (2006, 2007, 2010, 2013)
Khruangbin (2016, 2017)
Japanese Breakfast (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022)
Sonic Youth (1998)
Matthew Dear (2003, 2004, 2012, 2013)
Beastie Boys (2006)
The Zombies (2013, 2015, 2023)
BALTHVS (2024)
Marina and the Diamonds (2015)
Little Simz (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
Tove Lo (2014, 2015)
Motörhead (2010)
Florence and the Machine (2008)
Tinashe (2014, 2017, 2018)
Teezo Touchdown (2024)
Shame (2017, 2018)
Idles (2017, 2018)
The Roots (2016, 2017)
Bar Italia (2024)
Norah Jones (2002, 2012)
The Shins (2001, 2012)
Psychic TV (2011)
Lady Gaga (2014)
Lana Del Rey (2017)
The Avett Brothers (2009, 2016,2017)
Khalid (2018, 2019)
Kode9 (2015)
LCD Soundsystem (2005)
Kanye West (2011, 2014)
Amy Winehouse (2007)
Katy Perry (2007, 2008)
Songhoy Blues (2015)
Fat Dog (2024)
A$AP Rocky (2012, 2014, 2019)
Mineral (1996, 1997)
Young Thug (2014, 2015)
Janelle Monae (2009)
Run The Jewels (2015)
Bicep (2013)
Lee “Scratch” Perry (2007)
New York Dolls (2005,2009)
Lil Wayne (2012, 2017)
Miguel (2018)
Dry Cleaning (2024)
Jack Harlow (2017, 2018)
Lil Uzi Vert (2016, 2017)
Ice Cube (2008, 2013)
Jay-Z (2012, 2014)
Public Enemy (2007, 2013)
Mitski (2016)
Blood Orange (2012, 2016)
Santa Fe Klan (2024)
Mogwai (2001, 2006, 2024)
Jimmy Eat World (1997, 1998, 1999, 2017)
Mount Kimbie (2011, 2013)
Nathaniel Rateliff (2010, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2019)
Young Miko (2024)




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