Volunteer Badges & Access

It's a new year and new volunteer experience! Attending SXSW and SXSW EDU just got a little easier. Check out our new volunteer opportunities and get ready for an exciting new year!


SXSW 2024 Volunteer – Photo by Tico Mendoza

SXSW 2024 Volunteer – Photo by Tico Mendoza

Volunteer Info

 

Be sure and check out the new volunteer opportunities at SXSW Conferences and Festival and get ready for an exciting new year! All Volunteer Requirements and SXSW Volunteer Badge Access are detailed in the graphs below.

Explore more information about SXSW Volunteers including Volunteer Crews, Out-of-Town Volunteers, and Volunteer Registration information.

Volunteer Requirements

 

 

Volunteer Type Min. Age Time Commitment Volunteer Event Access Opportunities Required Training Dates
SXSW Volunteer 18+ (Some crews require 21+, see crew descriptions) 24-36+ Hours SXSW Volunteer EDU Badge (Available upon request with Platinum Badge)

Volunteer Innovation Badge (24+ hours)

Volunteer Film & TV Badge (24+ hours)

Volunteer Music Badge (24+ hours)

Volunteer Platinum Badge (36+ hours)

Online training

In-person training

Venue walkthrough, as needed (see crews)

SXSW EDU March 9 - 12, 2026

SXSW March 12-18, 2026

SXSW Volunteer Badge Access

 

Volunteer Badge Access

HOURS REQUIRED FOR EACH BADGE SXSW Volunteer Music Badge: 24+ hours
SXSW Volunteer Film & TV Badge: 24+ hours
SXSW Volunteer Innovation Badge: 24+ hours
SXSW Volunteer Platinum Badge: 36+ hours
SXSW EDU Volunteer Badge: Available upon request with a Platinum Badge at 36+ hours

Volunteer Platinum

Volunteer EDU

Volunteer Innovation

Volunteer Film & TV

Volunteer Music

SXSW Keynotes

Thursday Only

Featured Speakers

Thursday Only

Sales Activations & Lounges

Thursday Only

SXSW Expos

Thursday Only

SXSW Bookstore

Expo Programming

Thursday Only

XR Experience

Flatstock

Open to Public

Partner Programming

Comedy Festival Showcases

Thursday Only

Registrant Lounge

Thursday Only

Street Closure Activations

Shuttles

Thursday Only

Radio Day Stage & International Night Stage

Sips & Sounds Friday/Saturday

Sips & Sounds Sunday

EDU Monday-Wednesday Sessions

EDU Thursday Sessions

SXSW + EDU Crossover Day Mixer

EDU Socials

EDU Performances

EDU Film

EDU Competitions

EDU Mentors & Roundtables

EDU Beats & BBQ Closing Party

EDU Expo

Innovation Clubhouse

Innovation Conference Sessions, Mentors, Workshops

Thursday Only

Integrated Innovation Partner Programming

Thursday Only

SXSW Pitch

Innovation Opening Party

Film & TV Clubhouse

Film & TV Conference Sessions, Mentors, Workshops

Integrated FTV Partner Programming

Film & TV Opening Party

Film & TV Intermission Party

Film & TV Roundtables

Film & TV Screenings

Music Clubhouse

Music Conference Sessions, Mentors, Workshops

Integrated Music Partner Programming

Music Opening Party

Music Closing Party

Music Festival Showcases

Thursday Only

With few exceptions, volunteer badges have access to most events and areas that SXSW produces. Some sponsors or clients, at their discretion, may restrict access to their events. SXSW Volunteers will have access to the SXSW Registrants Lounge.

SXSW EDU Badges have full access to everything that SXSW EDU has to offer. SXSW EDU Badges do not have access to SXSW events outside of limited programming on Crossover Day (3/12/2026).