SXSW 2023: Everything to know about Austin’s iconic festival

The website for the Grammys once described the SXSW Music Festival as the Olympics of the music world. But drawing a comparison between this iconic Austin festival and anything else may be selling it short because the multi-day gathering goes far beyond a lineup of epic concerts, and marks a true convergence of the sectors of music, tech, film and education.

Really, SXSW, or South by Southwest if you’re not into the whole brevity thing, is a mega celebration of all things creative— backed by a stellar soundtrack and full of special moments like hearing Grammy-winning rapper Killer Mike do his thing on stage, but also popping into his speaker session to hear him talk about the Atlanta barbershop he co-owns with his wife that provides free haircuts, braids and school supplies for children. So how much does SXSW cost to at- tend, can you still get tickets, and are any events free? Keep reading for all you need to know about SXSW 2023.

This year’s Headliners: Opening and Closing Night Films and a Centerpiece Film with associated Special Events on our Live Channel.

Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil

Director: Michael D. Ratner, Producer: Marc Ambrose

Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil is a powerful YouTube Originals documentary event, exploring every aspect that led to Lovato’s nearly fatal overdose in 2018, and her awakenings in the aftermath. (World Premiere) (Opening Night Film)