Important Dates & Deadlines

Explore upcoming important dates and deadlines for the SXSW Conference & Festivals season below.
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SXSW 2026 – Photo by Tico Mendoza

SXSW 2026 – Photo by Tico Mendoza

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.

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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.

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July 27, 2025

PanelPicker® Entry Process Closes

Your final chance to submit your session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker®.

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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.

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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.

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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®.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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October 1, 2025

SXSW 2026 Registration Opens

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!

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October 24, 2025

Music Festival Final 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.

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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.

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November 7, 2025

SXSW Pitch Final Deadline

SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.

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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.

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