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SXSW 2026: the multi-arts festival in Austin, Texas

Held throughout downtown Austin, Texas, SXSW (South by Southwest) has become since 1987 the world's largest multi-arts and conference festival, mixing music, film, technology and interactive culture. From March 12 to 18, 2026, this festival transforms the Texas capital into a global showcase of cultural innovation, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors and industry professionals.

The 2026 music edition presents 8 emerging rock and indie rock artists. Creature Canyon, Arroba Nat and La Texana embody the new alternative rock and grunge scene emerging from Texas and beyond, in the discovery spirit that characterizes SXSW.

SXSW is above all a musical discovery platform where hundreds of emerging artists perform in Austin's clubs and venues. Lucid Express explores psychedelic indie rock sounds, while Gus Englehorn, Packaging and Victoryland represent the diversity of global independent rock scenes.

From March 12 to 18, 2026, Austin becomes the epicenter of musical discovery and cultural innovation. A major event to explore emerging trends in music and arts in the United States.