SXSW will kick off with illuminating opening remarks from Kasley Killam—renowned social health expert and award-winning author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. A trailblazer in the field, Killam will ignite the conversation on the power of social health and set the stage for a week of ground-breaking discussions and authentic connections. Get ready to preview a future where social health takes the lead, transforming industries and society.

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Here's your exclusive sneak peek at the 2025 SXSW Comedy Festival lineup with a selection of must-see showcases while you await the full lineup coming in late February.

Since 2008, SXSW Comedy has hosted hundreds of acclaimed comedians and performers from all corners of the entertainment industry. The festival connects today's most influential comedic minds and the next wave of groundbreaking talent with icons from the worlds of film and television. The SXSW Comedy Festival offers a rare space to witness spontaneous moments that blossom into enduring collaborations.

Today's teaser announcement spotlights only a smattering of what's in store for March 7–10, 2025. Dive into your first look at premier Comedy events below. Add these events to your SXSW Schedule and stay tuned for the full SXSW Comedy lineup release later this month.

Comedy Bang! Bang! Live Podcast

Scott Aukerman returns with Lauren Lapkus and a surprise lineup of friends for a live taping of his beloved Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast. The show has spawned an entire universe of outrageous characters who get together to cause mischief in this improvised comedy hang.

Elon Musk* Lands on SXSW Stage

*Not actually Elon Musk

Elon Musk (James Adomian, NOT Elon Musk) kicks off this year’s comedy festival, joined by his most trusted advisors, to share his plans for the future of DOGE, social networking, and whatever else he can think of. Master impressionist James Adomian returns for his annual comedy keynote, this time as visionary interplanetary engineer and self-styled “savior of humankind,” Elon Musk (again, definitely not the real Elon).

Spotlight on LA Comedy

From historic comedy clubs to iconic performers, so much of the SXSW Comedy family is deeply rooted in the Los Angeles area.

SXSW Comedy is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of LA's legendary Hollywood Improv, returning to the festival with SNL alum Melissa Villaseñor and other club favorites.

The Elysian Theater, the center of LA's burgeoning clown movement, is bringing their flavor of experimental, outrageous performances to this year’s Comedy Fest. Known for creating immersive experiences, The Elysian brings together clowns and stand-ups (Elysian regulars, including Aparna Nancherla) to create inimitable moments on the SXSW stage.

Many of those in LA and the surrounding area are still dealing with the aftermath of the devastating January fires in a very real way. To support those impacted, please consider donating to the World Central Kitchen's relief efforts. We're thinking about our friends in LA and looking forward to welcoming everyone back to SXSW this March.

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Get ready for stand-up showcases, improv, conversations, live podcast recordings, and much more during the SXSW Comedy Festival. Register today to save off the March walk-up rate and experience all of the stellar programming at the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals.

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Highlights include Andrew Patterson's The Rivals of Amziah King, Julie Anderson's I'm Carl Lewis!, R.T. Thorne's 40 Acres, and Cristina Costantini's Sally, and many more.

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Join us for an exclusive look at the unimaginable potential of quantum computing from March 12-13. During two full days of dedicated quantum-related programming, explore its rapid growth and tech industry impact. Bonus, this quantum content seamlessly aligns with our Artificial Intelligence track (March 9-13), creating a can't-miss opportunity to explore both game-changing technologies in one power-packed week.

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Returning for a second year to SXSW, the multi-day Foresight Master Class from the Future Today Institute will provide skills to unlock the incredible superpower of peering into the future of tech trends.

Over the course of four days at SXSW 2025, the Future Today Institute (FTI) will adapt its proprietary Foresight Master Class offerings into a six-session continuing education course, including elective course options to choose your own adventure. Attendees will learn FTI’s methodology and at the end be able to say they have basic foresight skills. SXSW registrants who attend two of the three Core classes and one Elective class will receive a certificate from FTI and SXSW credentialing their participation in Foresight Master Classes.

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Including Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Apple TV+ series, The Studio, as Opening Night TV Premiere

Highlights include Mimi Cave’s Holland, Flying Lotus’ Ash, Alex Sharfman’s Death of a Unicorn, Ben Affleck’s The Accountant 2, Jess Varley’s The Astronaut, Christopher Landon’s Drop, & H.E.R.’s The Makings of Curtis Mayfield

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This announcement brings an exciting mix of global talent, including SXSW Alumni like Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, and Jack’s Mannequin. The lineup spans continents, with Mexico’s alt-reggaeton sensation NSQK and the electrifying J-Pop group PSYCHIC FEVER. Latin stars Sofía Reyes, Amantes Del Futuro, La Cendejas, and st. Pedro share the stages with rising Taiwanese talents Andr, TRASH, Amazing Show, and Enno Cheng.

Other highlights include rising hip-hop star Samara Cyn, ethereal singer-songwriter Quiet Light, award-winning activist-musician Madame Gandhi, and rebellious psych-rockers Frankie and the Witch Fingers.

Newly-announced Showcase Presenters include: Academy Fight Songs, All The Vibes, Art Decade Creatives, Artist For Artist, Athens in Austin, Audiofemme, Baby’s All Right, BBC Introducing, Beyond The Music, Billboard, Blue Moon Presents, BMG, BreakOut West, British Music Embassy, Broadside Hacks Folk Club, C3 Management, CareFreeBlackGirl, Chicken Ranch, Chris Hawkins’ Awesome Friends, Classical Unlocked, Corson Agency, De Los, Dialled-in, Dominator Records, Don Giovanni, End of the Trail, EQ Austin, Everything RnB, Exclaim! Magazine, Fierce Panda, Flak Records, Focus Wales, FRIENDSHIP., Friends From New York, Friends From The East Festival, Future Classic, German Music Export, Give-A-Note Foundation, Green Witch Recordings, Gyro Group, High Road Touring, Iceland Music, Italians Do It Better, [Jazz Re:freshed], KCRW, KEXP Eastern Echoes, KEXP El Sonido, KUTX The Breaks, LatiNxt, Let’s Gig Brazil, Live at Leeds, The Line of Best Fit, The Loyalty Firm, Madison House, M for Montreal, Mint Talent Group, Monster Children, Mothland, Music From Ireland, Need Pastel, New Zealand Music Commission, NIVA (National Independent Venue Association), NPR Music Stations, One Fiinix Live, Penny Loafer PR, [PIAS], Planetary Group, Pop Montreal, Project Nowhere, Range Magazine, Reeperbahn Festival, RnB Forever, Rolling Stone, Rough Trade Publishing, Sleepy Cat Records, Smartpunk, SO Recordings, Sofar Sounds, SoundCzech, Sound of SEA, Sounds Australia, South Asian House, Space Agency, The Spanish Wave, Taiwan Beats, Tokyo Calling, UTOPiAfest, Vinilious Records, Warner Music Latina, We Were Never Being Boring, Wide Days Scotland, Women In Music Canada, WOMEX.

Festival Prep With so many artists, where do you start? Here are some ways to discover the 2025 SXSW Music Festival lineup:

Follow and listen to the Official SXSW 2025 Playlist on Spotify Explore the SXSW 2025 Showcasing Artists Music Videos Playlist on YouTube Register to secure your spot for SXSW 2025 to witness these phenomenal acts live, along with countless other opportunities to hear about cutting edge ideas, attend demo listening sessions, film screenings, and much more.

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