Don Toliver, Junior H & Mau P to Headline Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW 2026

Billboard will again deliver the biggest shows of SXSW when it returns to Austin for Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW 2026.

Happening March 13-15 at the city’s Moody Amphitheater, the event will feature a tour de force of headlining performances from hip-hop titan Don Toliver on March 13, corridos star Junior H on March 14 and Dutch electronic phenom Mau P on March 15. Support acts will be announced in the coming months.

A venue ticket presale is available to those with an exclusive code beginning Wednesday (Dec. 10) at noon CT. General tickets go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. CT, with a reserved amount exclusively for existing SXSW Platinum and Music Badge holders and SXSW Music Festival wristband holders. All tickets are available here.

Additionally at SXSW 2026, Billboard will also introduce the Billboard Disruptor House at Mohawk, a multi-day experience with more programming announcements to come.

“Billboard has always celebrated the music shaping culture, and SXSW continues to be one of the best places to showcase these artists and connect them with fans through unforgettable experiences,” said Billboard CEO Mike Van. “This year’s lineup spans R&B/hip-hop, Música Mexicana, and electronic music, reflecting the breadth of what’s resonating with fans right now. With the debut of our Billboard Disruptor House, we’re excited to create even more spaces for artists, industry, and music lovers to come together in Austin.”

“SXSW couldn’t be more excited to continue our partnership with Billboard and The Stage,” adds Brian Hobbs, VP of Music at SXSW. “Every year they raise the bar by bringing some of the biggest and most exciting artists to Austin. From Música Mexicana to EDM and beyond, SXSW and Billboard continue to champion the sounds and scenes shaping where the industry goes next.”

Billboard will report live throughout SXSW, which takes over Austin from March 12–18, 2026.

Billboard parent company Penske Media acquired a majority stake in SXSW in 2023 and helped expand its reach to three continents, now hosting flagship events in Austin, Sydney and London.