Important Dates & Deadlines
Explore upcoming important dates and deadlines for the SXSW Conference & Festivals season below.
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Important Dates
& Deadlines
June 24, 2025
PanelPicker® Entry Process Opens
Submit your session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker® from June 24-July 27, 2025.
June 24, 2025
SXSW 2025 Applications Open for PanelPicker®, Music Festival, & SXSW Pitch
Participation opportunities open on June 24 for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals.
July 27, 2025
PanelPicker® Entry Process Closes
Your final chance to submit your session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker®.
July 29, 2025
Film & TV Festival Submissions Open
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
August 5, 2025
PanelPicker® Community Voting Opens
Browse, comment, and vote on session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker® from August 5-24, 2025.
August 24, 2025
PanelPicker® Community Voting Closes
This is your final chance to browse, comment, and vote on session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker®.
August 26, 2025
Film & TV Festival First Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
September 7, 2025
Music Festival Early Entry Deadline
SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential industry participants who attend SXSW every year.
September 12, 2025
SXSW Pitch Early Entry Deadline
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
September 14, 2025
SXSW Innovation Awards Early Entry Deadline
The SXSW Innovation Awards recognize the most exciting creative developments in the connected world, celebrating the ever-widening variety of technological advancements, achievements and discoveries. Early entry runs from June 24-September 14, 2025.
September 16, 2025
Film & TV Festival Second Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
October 1, 2025
Film & TV Festival Final Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
October 1, 2025
Secure your badge and book your hotel starting on October 1, 2025. Early birds snag the season's best savings, so make sure to mark your calendar!
October 24, 2025
SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential industry participants who attend SXSW every year.
November 7, 2025
SXSW Innovation Awards Final Deadline
The SXSW Innovation Awards recognize the most exciting creative developments in the connected world, celebrating the ever-widening variety of technological advancements, achievements and discoveries.
November 7, 2025
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
March 12, 2026
SXSW 2026: March 12-18 in Austin, TX
Immerse yourself in unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking alongside creatives from across the globe at SXSW 2026 from March 12-18 in Austin, TX.