SXSW is kicking off a bold new format as it gears up for its 40th Music Festival, returning March 12–18, 2026. The festival just dropped its first wave: 100 Showcasing Artists and 50 Showcase Presenters, marking one of its most globally diverse announcements yet. This early lineup highlights boundary-pushing talent from every corner of the world — from Brighton’s masked art-pop mystery Milo Korbenski and LA electropop innovator DJ Dave, to Mexico City post-punk force La Texana, Indonesian indie favorites Grrrl Gang, Irish post-punks Chalk, and Grammy-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas.Read More

Lightning in a Bottle is officially returning to Buena Vista Lake this Memorial Day Weekend, May 20–24, 2026 — and Do LaB has just dropped one of its most ambitious and imaginative lineups yet. As North America’s original boutique music festival, LIB has spent 23 years cultivating a world where creativity, participation, and community collide. More than a festival, it’s a living organism built by thousands of hands: every stage, piece of art, and unexpected moment powered by collective energy rather than spectacle. In 2026, that spirit feels louder than ever.Read More