Important Dates & Deadlines
Explore upcoming important dates and deadlines for the SXSW Conference & Festivals season below.
All SXSW deadlines end at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
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Important Dates
& Deadlines
June 23, 2026
Music Showcase Applications Open
New, developing, and established artists advance their careers by showcasing to the global music industry at the SXSW Music Festival each year.
June 23, 2026
PanelPicker® Entry Process Opens
Submit your session proposals for the 2027 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker® from June 23-July 26, 2027.
July 26, 2026
PanelPicker® Entry Process Closes
Your final chance to submit your session proposals for the 2027 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker®.
July 28, 2026
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, 2026
PanelPicker® Community Voting Opens
Browse, comment, and vote on session proposals for the 2027 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker® from August 5-23, 2026.
August 23, 2026
PanelPicker® Community Voting Closes
This is your final chance to browse, comment, and vote on session proposals for the 2027 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker®.
August 25, 2026
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 1, 2026
Music Showcase Application Rate Increase
New, developing, and established artists advance their careers by showcasing to the global music industry at the SXSW Music Festival each year.
September 15, 2026
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, 2026
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.
November 20, 2026
Music Showcase Final Deadline Application
New, developing, and established artists advance their careers by showcasing to the global music industry at the SXSW Music Festival each year.
March 15, 2027
First Day of SXSW!
The first day is packed with parties, premieres, showcases, and sessions.
Past Dates & Deadlines
April 17, 2026
The special presale price has been extended until April 17, 2026 at 11:59PM PT. Lock in your best badge rate before then!
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.
July 27, 2025
PanelPicker® Entry Process Closes
Your final chance to submit your session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker®.
