Monday, June 29, 2015
Artist Applications open for 2016 SXSW Music Festival
2016 SXSW PanelPicker® entry process begins

Friday, July 24, 2015
2016 SXSW PanelPicker entry process ends at 11:59 pm CDT

Monday, August 3, 2015
SXSW 2016 opens for business to buy a badge and book a hotel

Monday, August 10, 2015
2016 SXSW PanelPicker voting process begins

Friday, September 4, 2015
2016 SXSW PanelPicker voting process ends at 11:59 pm CDT

Friday, September 11, 2015
Early deadline for SXSW 2016 Showcasing Artist applications
First registration deadline for SXSW 2016

Friday, October 23, 2015
Final deadline for SXSW 2016 Showcasing Artist applications
Second registration deadline for SXSW 2016

Friday, November 20, 2015
Third registration deadline for SXSW 2016

Friday, January 15, 2016
Fourth registration deadline for SXSW 2016

Friday, February 12, 2016
Final registration deadline for SXSW 2016 (Walkup rates will take effect after this date)

Thursday, March 10, 2016
Platinum Badge Pickup opens

Monday, March 14, 2016
Music Badge Pickup opens

Tuesday, March 15, 2016
First day of the SXSW Music Conference and Festival

Saturday, March 19, 2016
Final day of SXSW Music Conference Sessions
Final full night of SXSW Music Festival Showcases

Sunday, March 20, 2016
SXSW BBQ and Softball Tournament
SXSW Music Festival Official Closing Party