Billboard Returns to Austin for THE STAGE at SXSW 2026 — Don Toliver, Junior H and Mau P to Headline
Billboard will bring its marquee live showcase back to Austin for “THE STAGE” during SXSW 2026, curating three nights of headline performances and exclusive programming.
The concerts run March 13–15, 2026 at Moody Amphitheater. Each night spotlights a different headliner: Don Toliver leads the bill on March 13, corridos sensation Junior H headlines March 14, and Dutch electronic artist Mau P closes the series on March 15. Supporting performers will be revealed in the months ahead.
Venue ticket presales begin for fans with an exclusive code on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. General public tickets will be available starting Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT, with a portion of seats reserved for current SXSW Platinum and Music Badge holders as well as SXSW Music Festival wristband holders. Purchase and ticket details are available via Ticketmaster.
In addition to the concert series, Billboard is launching the Billboard Disruptor House at Mohawk — a multi-day experience that will offer additional programming and activations; organizers say more lineup and event details will be shared soon.
Billboard CEO Mike Van said the showcase is designed to celebrate the artists and sounds driving culture today and to create memorable live connections between performers and fans. Brian Hobbs, SXSW’s VP of Music, welcomed the continued partnership with Billboard, noting that the collaboration consistently brings high-profile, genre-spanning talent to Austin.
Billboard will provide on-the-ground coverage throughout SXSW, which takes place March 12–18, 2026 in Austin.
After acquiring a majority stake in SXSW in 2023, Billboard’s parent company, Penske Media, has helped expand the festival’s global footprint to flagship events in Austin, Sydney and London.
