Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, Ty Dolla $ign, Vic Mensa Lead New Wave of SXSW 2026 Additions

Texas Flood Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, Ty Dolla $ign, Vic Mensa Lead New Wave of SXSW 2026 Additions Morissette will headline a Spotify 20th anniversary party, while Johnson will perform to celebrate the premiere of his new documentary By Brian Hiatt Brian Hiatt Contact Brian Hiatt on X View all posts by Brian Hiatt March 4, 2026 Alanis Morissette , Jack Johnson , Ty Dolla $ign , Vic Mensa , and St. Vincent are among the biggest musical names in a new round of programming SXSW announced on Tuesday for its 40th-anniversary edition, which kicks off March 12. Morissette will headline Spotify 20: Live at Stubb’s on March 14, a showcase marking Spotify’s 20th anniversary, where she’ll be joined by country artist Ella Langley, and a DJ set from St. Vincent. Johnson will perform a special set March 13 with Hermanos Gutiérrez — the instrumental duo of brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez — ahead of the first public screening of his new documentary SURFILMUSIC . Johnson and the Gutiérrez brothers co-wrote the film’s score and the single “Hold On to the Light” with Mario Caldato Jr., who also produced some of Johnson’s best-known music. Mensa will pull double duty: a featured conference session exploring how music shapes cinematic storytelling followed by a showcase performance alongside hand-picked new artists. Ty Dolla $ign and Buffalo rapper Benny the Butcher will bolster the hip-hop lineup, while electronic producer ZHU and Chicago DJ and producer Hiroko Yamamura round out the festival’s dance programming. Ingrid Andress, Geordie Greep, rising Atlanta pop-punk band the Paradox, and Latin pop performer EMJAY bring the overall headcount to more than 1,000 acts playing seven straight nights across Austin’s clubs and venues. Spotify will also host a session with Co-CEO Gustav Söderström and Lainey Wilson exploring the platform’s evolution, a sit-down between Nick Jonas and Spotify exec Dustee Jenkins tied to Jonas’ film Power Ballad , and a music conference conversa...