South by Southwest has unveiled plans for a podcast festival, new locals-only perks and temporary changes in music venues for the 2027 event that will unfold on the streets of Austin, Texas in March. SXSW will run from March 15-21. The inaugural Podcast Festival will be held March 17-21.
Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sxsw-podcast-austin-perks-1236836769/)