SXSW London 2026, Music Festival
The counter-cultural convening point for the global underground, championing emerging artists and challenging conventional thinking.
2026 Special Guests
Earl Sweatshirt - Tuesday
ODUMODUBLVCK Thursday
Pete Tong - Monday (Delegate Pass Only)
Rachel Chinouriri - Wednesday
Tiwa Savage - Thursday
2026 Co-Curators
Clash Magazine
Mahogany
BBC Introducing
The BRIT School
British Music Embassy (BME)
2026 Jury
Aaron Fairweather
Culture Artist Marketing Specialist
Red Bull UK
Alison Howe
Executive Producer
BBC Studios Music Productions
Tomoko Moore
Global Business Development Director
Billboard Japan
Rob Harrison
Senior A&R/Founder
Island EMI/Listen Generously
Meenal Odedra
Distribution and Streaming
Trenton Tomlinson
Label Operations Manager
Universal Music Group
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Live Music Showcase
Explore new music and watch live performances, as we take over historical venues across Shoreditch
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Cutting-edge Conversations
Listen to panel discussions and hear from the leaders, visionaries and new voices driving the future of music
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Targeted Industry Networking
Expand your network and meet music industry insiders through structured 1:1 sessions and group meet-ups
2026 Music Festival
The SXSW London 2026 Music Festival takes over the streets of Shoreditch for a week-long exploration of new music. Co-curated with the global music industry—including some of its most innovative brands and platforms—our festival’s unique ecosystem connects artists, innovators, industry leaders and music fans to showcase the future of international music and discover what’s next, in Europe’s live music capital.
In 2026 we return bigger and bolder as we celebrate a 40-year legacy at SXSW London. We are building a dynamic ecosystem to discover what’s next, featuring an unmissable line-up of established artists and rising stars, each stage gives you access to an exclusive, international music scene found only at the festival.
Festival Passes
Choose the perfect pass for your SXSW London experience
Fast Track Platinum Pass Pick-Up
Priority Advance Booking Access: Choose Two Conference Sessions per day
24-hour Window for Special Music & Screen RSVP Events
Priority Queue Access at Venues
Platinum Lounge Access with Complimentary Refreshments
Platinum Opening Mixer Party
Priority Access to Music Festival & Party
Priority Access to Screen Festival & Party
Festival Opening Party
Includes All Festival Pass Benefits
Conference Access to an Incredible Line-up of Keynotes, Panels and Fireside Chats
Music Festival Access
Screen Festival Access
Mentor Sessions & Workshops
Networking Meet Ups
Brand Experience & Brand Houses
Festival Opening Party
Music Party
Screen Party
SXSW London Pitch Sessions
Screen Festival Access
Access to Screen, Sound & Story track in Conference only
Screen Mentor Sessions & Workshops
Networking Sessions (Screen only)
Brand Experience & Brand Houses
Music Party
Screen Party
Festival Opening Party
Music Festival Access
Access to Screen, Sound & Story track in Conference only
Music Mentor Sessions & Workshops
Networking Sessions (Music only)
Brand Experience & Brand Houses
Music Party
Screen Party
Festival Opening Party
Join SXSW London 2026. Shape the Future.
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