SXSW Rolls Out Keynote Speakers, Major Performers For 2026 Edition

South by Southwest today announced new keynotes and featured sessions for the 2026 Innovation, Music and Film & TV Conferences along with more artists and showcases for the Music Festival lineup for the 40th edition of SXSW, set for March 12-18

“SXSW has always been the ultimate convergence of culture and innovation, but this announcement takes it to a new level. Between the business moguls, the political giants, and the entertainment legends our team has assembled, the collective star power coming to SXSW might actually be visible from space,” said Greg Rosenbaum, SVP of Programming at SXSW. “With our new format this year, the collaboration and crossover between our Conferences and Festivals has never been stronger. Get ready for seven action-packed days in Austin.”

Additions to the music festival announced today include Jack Johnson performing with Hermanos Gutiérrez in support of the premiere of SURFILMUSIC, and Vic Mensa performing with up-and-coming acts he curated from live stream submissions. Other performers announced include Ingrid Andress, The Paradox, Black Midi co-founder Geordie Greep; DJ, producer and electronic artist ZHU; Benny The Butcher, EMJAY, JayDon, Hiroko Yamamura, and Ty Dolla $ign.

In addition, Spotify announced Spotify 20: Live at Stubb’s, their official showcase celebrating 20 years of Spotify with Alanis Morissette, Ella Langley and St. Vincent with a DJ set.

On the comedy side, Bill Burr will record a live episode of “The Monday Morning Podcast”; Devon Walker and Alex English will host their standup show “DAD”; and Dropout adds to their slate of shows and performances with “Dropout Improv Does A Pretty Flower.”

Conference keynotes and featured sessions announced today are available here.