IDOL artists scheduled at SXSW 2026

From March 12 to 18, Austin will once again turn into a global hub for music, bringing together artists, professionals and fans for a full week of discovery and live shows. This year, several IDOL artists will be performing at SXSW, with great opportunities to present their work to the international music community. Dive into our selection below, add them to your schedule, and make sure to catch these must see sets on stage in Austin.

Graham Reynolds / Fire Records
Sunday March 15 from 11pm to 10.40pm at Hotel Vegas at Volstead / Presented by Fire Records, Songbird and Anniversary
Monday March 16 from 9.20pm to 10pm at The Pershing / Presented by ATX Composers
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“From booming kettle drums and a jagged mountainous keyboard assault to haunting, mystical orchestral scores there is just so much going on. Music to move mountains.” NARC

Haylie Davis / Fire Records
Sunday March 15 from 9.50pm to 10.30pm at Hotel Vegas / Presented by Fire Records, Songbird and Anniversary
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“For her debut full-length, Davis ventures into the world of rock n’ roll and pop while still touching on past influences from country and folk.” Northern Transmissions

Jon Langford (Mekons) / Fire Records
Sunday March 15 from 11.50pm to 12.30am at Hotel Vegas / Presented by Fire Records, Songbird and Anniversary
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“Out of the Mekons’ entire discography, Horror lands closest to 1988’s So Good It Hurts, its scrambling of genres undergirding political iconoclasm.” The Arts Fus

Jonny Tex / Happen Twice
Friday, March 13 at 2pm @ The Webberville Food Truck Park
Friday March 13 from 7pm to 7:30pm at Hotel Vegas at Volstead / Presented by Spaace Camp
Saturday March 14 at 6pm @ Rio Mart (unofficial)
Sunday March 15 at 4pm @ Springdale Station (unofficial)
Wednesday March 18 at 9pm at Firehouse Lounge (unofficial)
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“Art rock with a limber lope.” Humpday News

KUOKO / colorburst records
Monday March 16 from 8pm to 8.45pm at Speakeasy / Presented by German Music Export by Initiative Musik
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“Her pop songs, which have been streamed millions of times, often revolve around themes of being a FLINTA* in a digital society.” Female Producer Prize

*Frauen, Lesben, Intergeschlechtliche, nichtbinäre, trans und agender Personen – meaning women, lesbians, intersex people, non-binary people, trans people, and agender people.

Lucky Break / Fire Records
Sunday March 15 from 7.50pm to 8.30pm at Hotel Vegas / Presented by Fire Records, Songbird and Anniversary
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“Rising indie rock artist Lucky Break has been building a reputation for eccentric lyricism and pop-star potential.” The Beat

Stalefish / Happen Twice
Thursday, March 12 at 6pm @ The Webberville Food Truck Park
Saturday, March 14 from 7:00pm to 7:40pm at Low Down Lounge / Presented by Poplife
Wednesday March 12 at 2.40pm at Cheer Up Charlie’s (unofficial)
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“Channeling a Weezer-like charm onstage, Stalefish delivers high-energy performances while clad in glasses and ‘90s haircuts.” The Daily Texan

Steven Bamidele
Friday March 13 from 4:00pm to 4:40pm at Radio Day Stage @ Downright Austin Backyard / Presented by: KCRW
Saturday March 14 from 10:00pm to 10:30pm British Music Embassy @ Palm Door on Sixth Patio / Presented by BBC Introducing
Tuesday March 17 from 12:30am to 1:40am at Marlow
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“The Nigerian-born, London-based artist blends an innate ear for grooves – think jazz-adjacent, afrobeat-leaning rhythms – with sumptuous songwriting, resulting in a wholly unique brew.” Clash Magazine

Werkha
Friday March 13 from 10:40pm to 11:10pm at British Music Embassy @ Palm Door on Sixth Patio / Presented by BBC Introducing
Monday March 16 from 1:00am to 1:40am at Flamingo Cantina / Presented by Jazz re:freshed Outernational
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“The producer has been a key part of UK music for over a decade now, a frequent collaborator and an insightful solo artist.” Clash Magazine

Joshy Soul / B3SCI
Friday, March 13th from 7pm to 11pm @ lolo wine bar / Lolo X Cuantos Tacos event
Tuesday, March 17th from 2pm to 7pm 17th @ 1401 S Congress Ave / Howdy Podner Event
“Long Beach-via-Utah-based Joshy Soul mixes style, skating and soul — the multi-faceted artist expresses himself as a singer-songwriter, producer, fashion model, stylist, art director and, even, roller-skating enthusiast.” Buzzbands

KindKeith / Happen Twice
Thursday March 12 at 8pm at Hotel Vegas
Monday March 16 at 29th Street Ballroom
“The slow-burn collection of soundscapes layers soft synths and pulse-driven melodies alongside vivid storytelling rich with emotional depth.” The Austin Chronicles

Robert Lester Folsom / Mexican Summer
Wednesday March 18 at 6pm for Tommy Fest @ Sagebrush
Wednesday March 18 at 2pm at End of an Ear
Thursday March 19 at Luck Reunion with Willie Nelson, St. Vincent, Fred Eaglesmith and more at Spicewood, TX
“Folsom’s story is admirable because his music reflects the power of a timeless story.” Atwood Magazine

Spirit Ghost / Happen Twice
Friday March 13 at 4pm @ The Webberville Food Truck Park
Saturday March 14 at 12.30am @ Hole in the Wall
Saturday March 14 at 12.15pm @ 13th Floor
Saturday March 14 at 3.40pm @ Hotel Vegas
Sunday March 15 at 2.45pm @ Springdale station
Sunday March 15 @ Sagebrush
Monday March 16 at 2.30pm @ Chess Club
“Originally started in 2012 as a bedroom pop project, Spirit Ghost developed into a much more distinct sound with various influences, from The Strokes to the Osees, as well as ’60s music altogether.” The Luna Collective

Webbervillage organized by Happen Twice.
From March 12 to 14 @ The Webberville Food Truck Park
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Thursday, March 12
12pm- Leo Napoleon
1pm- Redbud
2pm- DD Island
3pm- Forty Feet Tall
4pm- Ella Ion
5pm- Enfants
6pm – Stalefish

Friday, March 13 co-presented by White Claw
12pm- Sasha & The Valentines
1pm- Balaclava
2pm- Jonny Tex
3pm- Wilby
4pm- Spirit Ghost
5pm- The Citie
6pm- Bershy

After party at The Cavalier
8pm- Social Cig
9pm- Famous Friend
10pm- The Opera

Saturday, March 14 co-presented by Yerba Madre
12pm- Pretty Jane
1pm- 60 juno
2pm- mer marcum
3pm- Trophy Wife
4pm- Victor Jones
5pm- Creature Canyon
6pm- Cardinal Bloom