The leading European platform for technology and creative convergence, SXSW London, has officially launched ticket sales for its return to Shoreditch from June 1–6, 2026. Building on an inaugural event that drew over 20,500 delegates and high-profile figures like King Charles and Idris Elba, the 2026 edition will feature fifteen specialized conference tracks. These strands are designed to explore the frontier of human experience, covering themes from AI and human-machine collaboration to “London 2050,” healthtech, and the creator economy. Programming Director Katy Arnander noted that the festival’s editorial intent is to spotlight bold, unexpected perspectives, utilizing iconic venues like the Truman Brewery and Christ Church to showcase East London’s unique spirit.
The 2026 festival will see a significant expansion in its Screen and Music programs. The Screen strand will capitalize on its placement ahead of Emmy voting by increasing its focus on television and showcasing underrepresented creators from North Africa and Latin America. Meanwhile, the Music festival continues its reputation as a global launchpad, following a successful 2025 run that featured Tems and Mabel, alongside Mercury Prize nominee Pa Salieu. Disruptive entrepreneurship will also remain a cornerstone through the return of the Venture Spotlight competition, which previously awarded funding to innovators like Kneu Health and Mimicrete. Pass prices have been confirmed at £1300 for Platinum and £1000 for the standard Festival Pass, offering attendees a front-row seat to the ideas and technologies defining tomorrow.
The fifteen programming tracks for the SXSW London 2026 Conference include:
- AI & The New Human Experience
- Healthtech & Medtech
- Frontier Technologies
- London 2050
- Unreal Realities
- Society Rewired
- Creator Economy
- Marketing & Advertising
- Innovation & Transformation
- Venture
- Startup Academy
- Design
- Fintech & Digital Commerce
- Gaming & Interactive Worlds
- Screen, Story & Sound