SXSW 2024: Dates, News, Announcements, Rumors, and Everything Else to Know

What's next for the annual music/film/tech fest

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Updated on January 15, 2024

SXSW (South by Southwest) is an annual event held in Austin, Texas, that brings together people from the interactive, film, and music industries. The technology industry pays attention to this event primarily because of the interactive elements involved. Both startups and established tech companies participate in SXSW every year.

What Are the Dates for SXSW 2024?

SXSW 2024 will happen March 8-16 in Austin, TX, and online. Registration is open.

If you missed SXSW 2023, here's a playlist with daily rundowns:

How to Register, Stream and Watch SXSW

To attend SXSW, you must register and purchase a pass to get information about attending the event online. There are a variety of early-bird registration dates, and you can get special rates at local hotels with proof of registration.

The Latest SXSW and Related Tech News

You can always get your tech news fix at Lifewire, but here are a few headlines related to or involving SXSW that might interest you, too.