2016 SXSWeek® Schedule Overview

SXSWeek Overview

Browse the 2016 Schedule schedule.sxsw.com and stay tuned for 2016 event updates. The schedule will be continuously updated as more events are confirmed and specific time, date and location information becomes available in January.

Monday–Thursday, March 7-10, 2016

SXSWedu®

Thursday, March 10, 2016

9:00am-11:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Film and Interactive Registration

Friday, March 11, 2016

9:00am-11:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Film and Interactive Registration
11:00am-6:00pmSXsports® Sessions*
11:00am-6:00pmSXstyle Sessions*
11:00am-6:00pmFuture of Entertainment Sessions*
11:00am-6:00pmSX Create
12:00pm-1:30pmFilm and Interactive Taco Meet Up**
2:00pm-3:00pmInteractive Keynote
2:00pm-6:00pmFilm Sessions
3:30pm-2:00amSXSW Comedy*
4:00pm-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
8:00pm-11:00pmInteractive Opening Party
10:00pm-1:00amFilm Opening Party

Saturday, March 12, 2016

9:00am-6:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Film and Interactive Registration
9:30am-6:00pmFilm Sessions
9:30am-6:00pmInteractive Sessions
9:30am-6:00pmInteractive Accelerator
9:30am-6:00pmSouthBites Sessions*
9:30am-6:00pmSXsports Sessions*
9:30am-6:00pmSXstyle Sessions*
10:00am-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
10:00am-6:00pmSXSW Job Market
10:00am-6:00pmSX Health & MedTech Expo
11:00am-12:00pmFilm Keynote
11:00am-6:00pmFuture of Entertainment Sessions
11:00am-6:00pmSX Create
2:00pm-3:00pmInteractive Keynote
3:30pm-2:00amSXSW Comedy*
6:00pm-8:00pmInteractive Mix at Six Party

Sunday, March 13, 2016

9:00am-6:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Film and Interactive Registration
9:30am-6:00pmFilm Sessions
9:30am-6:00pmInteractive Accelerator
10:00am-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
10:00am-6:00pmSXSW Job Market
10:00am-6:00pmSX Health & MedTech Expo
10:00am-6:00pmTrade Show
11:00am-12:00pmFilm Keynote
11:00am-6:00pmInteractive Sessions
11:00am-6:00pmSouthBites Sessions*
11:00am-6:00pmSXsports Sessions*
11:00am-6:00pmSXstyle Sessions*
11:00am-6:00pmFuture of Entertainment Sessions*
11:00am-6:00pmSX Create
11:00am-6:00pmNext Stage*
2:00pm-3:00pmInteractive Keynote
3:30pm-2:00amSXSW Comedy*
7:00pm-9:00pmSXSW Accelerator Awards

Monday, March 14, 2016

9:00am-6:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Music, Film, and Interactive Registration
9:30am-6:00pmFilm Sessions
9:30am-6:00pmInteractive Sessions
9:30am-6:00pmSouthBites Sessions*
9:30am-6:00pmSXgood Sessions*
10:00am-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
10:00am-6:00pmTrade Show
11:00am-12:00pmFilm Keynote
11:00am-6:00pmNext Stage*
2:00pm-3:00pmInteractive Keynote
3:30pm-2:00amSXSW Comedy*

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

9:00am-10:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Music, Film, and Interactive Registration
9:30am-6:00pmMusic Startup Village
9:30am-6:00pmFilm Sessions
9:30am-6:00pmInteractive Sessions
9:30am-6:00pmSXgood Sessions*
10:00am-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
10:00am-6:00pmTrade Show
11:00am-12:00pmFilm Keynote
11:00am-6:00pmNext Stage*
11:00am-6:00pm Music Sessions
2:00pm-3:00pmInteractive Keynote
3:30pm-2:00amSXSW Comedy*
7:00pm-9:00pmInteractive Innovation Awards
8:00pm-9:00pmFilm Awards
8:00pm-2:00amMusic Festival Showcases
8:30pm-2:00amInteractive Closing Party
9:00pm-1:00amFilm Intermission Party

Wednesday March 16, 2016

9:00am-10:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Music and Film Registration
10:00am-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
10:00am-2:00pmTrade Show
11:00am-6:00pmNext Stage*
11:00am-6:00pmMusic Sessions
11:00am-6:00pmVR/AR Track Sessions*
12:00pm-6:00pmRadio Day Stage Showcases
12:00pm-6:00pmInternational Day Stage Showcases
6:00pm-8:00pmSXSW Comedy*
8:00pm-2:00amMusic Festival Showcases

Thursday, March 17, 2016

9:00am-10:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Music and Film Registration
10:00am-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
11:00am-12:00pmMusic Keynote
11:00am- 6:00pmMusic Sessions
11:00am-6:00pmVR/AR Track Sessions*
12:00pm-6:00pmRadio Day Stage Showcases
12:00pm-6:00pmInternational Day Stage Showcases
12:00pm-8:00pmSXSW Gaming Expo
2:00pm-6:00pmMusic Gear Expo
2:00pm-6:00pmFlatstock Poster Show
6:00pm-8:00pmSXSW Comedy*
8:00pm-2:00amMusic Festival Showcases

Friday, March 18, 2016

9:00am-7:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Music and Film Registration
10:00am-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
11:00am-6:00pmFlatstock Poster Show
11:00pm-6:00pmMusic Gear Expo
11:00am-6:00pmMusic Sessions
11:00am-6:00pmVR/AR Track Sessions*
12:00pm-2:00pmMusic Taco Meetup**
12:00pm-6:00pmRadio Day Stage Showcases
12:00pm-6:00pmInternational Day Stage Showcases
12:00pm-8:00pmSXSW Gaming Expo
6:00pm-8:00pmSXSW Comedy*
8:00pm-2:00amMusic Festival Showcases

Saturday, March 19, 2016

11:00am-4:00pmPlatinum, Gold, Music and Film Registration
10:00am-2:00amFilm Festival Screenings
11:00am-6:00pmFlatstock Poster Show
11:00am-6:00pmMusic Gear Expo
11:00am-4:30pmMusic Sessions
12:00pm-4:00pmRadio Day Stage Showcases
12:00pm-4:00pmInternational Day Stage Showcases
12:00pm-8:00pmSXSW Gaming Expo
6:00pm-8:00pmSXSW Comedy*
7:00pm-9:00pmSXSW Gaming Awards
8:00pm-2:00amMusic Festival Showcases

Sunday, March 20, 2016

12:30pm-5:30pmBarbecue and Softball Tournament
8:00pm-2:00amMusic Festival Closing Party (Open to the Public)

The Austin Convention Center is the hub of SXSW activities including Registration, Conferences, and the Trade Show. Hundreds of other activities like Interactive Satellite Campuses, Film Fest Screenings, and the Music Fest Showcases take place at nearby venues - see the Getting Around page for details.

* = Convergence Programming - open to more than one badge type. View badge comparison chart here.

** = Ticketed event, additional charges may apply.

(All events subject to change)