The first 100 showcasing artists and 50 showcase presenters confirmed to perform at this year’s South by Southwest music festival were revealed, with the lineup representing genres and countries from around the world. The event will take place from March 12 to March 18 in Austin, TX.

The All-American Rejects will kick off SXSW 2026 at the Music Festival Opening Party on March 12 at Stubb’s Amphitheater in Austin, Texas. The festival, celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, will run March 12–18 across the city.

SXSW VP of Music Brian Hobbs shared in a statement: “SXSW has been the premiere destination for music discovery for 40 years, helping push pioneering acts like Kendrick Lamar, The White Stripes, Wet Leg, PinkPantheress, Tyler, The Creator, and Billie Eilish, to the next level. By bringing the global music industry to Austin, from labels and A&R to publicists to influential journalists and critics, SXSW is a unique opportunity for showcasing artists to build their careers, enter new markets, and learn from fellow artists and industry voices. With an extra night of showcases this year, 2026 is shaping up to be better than ever for artists, industry and audiences.”

The full lineup of showcasing artists are available on the official SXSW website.

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