Important Dates & Deadlines
Explore upcoming important dates and deadlines for the SXSW Conference & Festivals season below.
All SXSW deadlines end at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
All SXSW Reservation Windows open at 9:00am Central Time.
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Important Dates
& Deadlines
February 19, 2026
Reservations 1st Window: PLATINUM
9:00am CT Platinum Badgeholders are able to reserve Sessions, Screenings, and Showcases!
+Mentor Sessions and Workshops (these don't count against your daily limit)
February 26, 2026
Reservations 2nd Window: ALL BADGES
9:00am CT All Badgeholders: Platinum, Innovation, Film & TV, and Music Badgeholders are able to reserve Sessions, Screenings, and Showcases!
+Mentor Sessions and Workshops (these don't count against your daily limit)
March 5, 2026
BONUS Reservations 3rd Window: PLATINUM, FILM & TV
9:00am CT Platinum, and Film & TV Badgeholders are able to reserve additional non-conflicting Screenings!
Past Dates & Deadlines
November 21, 2025
SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential industry participants who attend SXSW every year.
November 7, 2025
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
November 6, 2025
Last Chance for Early Bird Badge & Hotel Prices!
Get the best price of the season on badges and hotels! SXSW early bird pricing ends on 11/6 at 11:59 PM PST.
October 1, 2025
Film & TV Festival Final Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
October 1, 2025
Secure your badge and book your hotel starting on October 1, 2025. Early birds snag the season's best savings, so make sure to mark your calendar!
September 16, 2025
Film & TV Festival Second Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
September 12, 2025
SXSW Pitch Early Entry Deadline
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
August 26, 2025
Film & TV Festival First Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
August 24, 2025
PanelPicker® Community Voting Closes
This is your final chance to browse, comment, and vote on session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker®.
August 18, 2025
Music Festival Early Entry Deadline
SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential industry participants who attend SXSW every year.
August 5, 2025
PanelPicker® Community Voting Opens
Browse, comment, and vote on session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker® from August 5-24, 2025.
July 29, 2025
Film & TV Festival Submissions Open
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
July 27, 2025
PanelPicker® Entry Process Closes
Your final chance to submit your session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker®.
June 24, 2025
PanelPicker® Entry Process Opens
Submit your session proposals for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals through PanelPicker® from June 24-July 27, 2025.
June 24, 2025
SXSW 2025 Applications Open for PanelPicker®, Music Festival, & SXSW Pitch
Participation opportunities open on June 24 for the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals.