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Information on SXSW 2019 registration rates and deadlines coming in Summer 2018.
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SXSW 2019 registration and housing information as well as participation opportunities will be announced this summer including PanelPicker, film submissions, artist applications, and more.
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The Limited Badge Presale for SXSW 2019 closed on March 24, 2018.
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| Badge Type | Through Sept. 8 |
Through Oct. 20 |
Through Nov. 17 |
Through Jan. 12 |
Through Feb. 9 |
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| Platinum | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1,350 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,650 | |
| Interactive | $825 | $925 | $1,025 | $1,125 | $1,225 | $1,325 | |
| Film | $825 | $925 | $1,025 | $1,125 | $1,225 | $1,325 | |
| Music | $825 | $925 | $1,025 | $1,125 | $1,225 | $1,325 |
Early registrants benefit from discounted rates, which expire at 11:59pm PT on the deadlines above.
Students
Currently enrolled high school, college, and university students may purchase a discounted SXSW Interactive Badge, SXSW Film Badge, or SXSW Music Badge at the walkup rate of $875 per student.
Groups
Attending as a group (10+)? Contact us for more information.
Not sure which badge to buy? Take our Tracks Quiz to find out!
Once again, SXSW is offering expanded access to events for all registrants. With one unified conference that spans 24 tracks of programming plus the Cities Summit, we’ll be offering more opportunities for networking, learning, and discovery than ever before.
Music Festival showcases will start on Monday, March 12 while the Film Festival maintains its nine day footprint starting on Friday, March 9.
The Platinum Badge remains your best bet with primary access to all of SXSW. All attendees will receive primary entry to programming associated with their badge type, in addition to enjoying secondary access to most other SXSW events. All SXSW registrants also receive complimentary access to SXSW Gaming.
For the 2018 SXSW season, we’ve developed a suite of tools to help you navigate and access conference and festival events. Explore the Attendee Services Hub for SXSW resources to help you prepare for the adventure ahead.
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ALL SXSW REGISTRANTS RECEIVE ACCESS TO:
SXSW Gaming, SXSW Job Market, Flatstock Poster Show, Registrants Lounge, Spotlights, SXSW Community Service Awards, SouthBites Trailer Park, SXSW Outdoor Stage at Lady Bird Lake concerts.
SXSW Materials: Registrant Big Bag, Pocket Guide & Subscription to SXSWorld®.
AVAILABLE NETWORKING EVENTS: (EACH SOLD SEPARATELY)
Interactive / Film / Platinum: BBQ Crash Course (March 9)
All Badges: Taco Meet Ups (March 9 & March 16)
Pickup your 2018 SXSW badge at the Austin Convention Center in Exhibit Hall 5 from March 8-17 during the Registration Hours listed below by day.
SXSW Badge Pickup will be busiest on Friday, March 9 between 9am – 1pm and Saturday, March 10 morning between 9am – 11am. Other times will usually be less crowded.
The main registration area is located in Exhibit Hall 5 on the 4th Street side of the Austin Convention Center (500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701). Speakers, Sponsors, Filmmakers, Artists, Sales Clients and Media must go to this location for badge pickup.
| Thursday, March 8 | 9:00am – 11:00pm |
| Friday, March 9 | 9:00am – 11:00pm |
| Saturday, March 10 | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Sunday, March 11 | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Monday, March 12 | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Tuesday, March 13 | 9:00am – 10:00pm |
| Wednesday, March 14 | 9:00am – 10:00pm |
| Thursday, March 15 | 9:00am – 10:00pm |
| Friday, March 16 | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Saturday, March 17 | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
The satellite registration and badge pickup is located in Exhibit Hall 1 of the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704) on March 8 and 9 only.
| Thursday, March 8 | 9:00am – 11:00pm |
| Friday, March 9 | 9:00am – 11:00pm |
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