The European edition of the iconic SXSW arrives in London from 1-6 June 2026 and the applications floodgates have opened! Don’t be shy, apply!
Why apply?
SXSW London provides a premier European platform for creatives, innovators and artists to showcase their work, network internationally, and engage in the convergence of culture, technology, music and film.
How to apply
Visit the official SXSW London website. Select the appropriate track (Conference / Music / Curate / Screen), review the submission guidelines & eligibility criteria, and complete the online application before the applicable deadline.
Apply To Talk
Join us in front of our audience of thought leaders and senior professionals in tech, business and the creative industries who are drawn to the idea of unexpected discovery.
Pick one of our 15 tracks and one of the session formats outlined below. Then put together a concise, clear and creative submission to help us understand your proposal.
Submissions Open: 22 September 2025
Submissions Close: 7 December 2025
Community Voting: 8 December to 23 December 2025
Applicants Notified: 28 February 2026
Apply To Play
This is your chance to break through, get seen by the global music industry, and put your sound in front of fans, media, and brands from around the world. Showcase your music, make career-changing connections, and be part of the next wave of international talent.
Submissions Open: 22 September 2025
Submissions Close: 24 November 2025
Apply To Curate
We’re inviting promoters, DIY disruptors, labels, and grassroots collectives to present the future of music from your perspective. Co-curators shape showcases that spotlight the most exciting new artists, amplify their scenes, and connect with worldwide industry. This is your chance to put your community on the global stage. We welcome submissions from anywhere in the world featuring artists of every genre and background, whether emerging or established, independent or signed.
Submissions Open: 22 September 2025
Submissions Close: 24 November 2025
Apply to Screen
We welcome work that entertains, provokes and inspires, showcasing new perspectives and original storytelling from around the world. Whether you are an emerging director or an established creator, this is your chance to share your vision with a new audience.
Submissions Open: 22 September 2025
Early Bird Deadline: 30 September 2025
Regular Deadline: 31 December 2025
Late Deadline: 31 January 2026
Don’t be shy, apply!