South by Southwest Sydney 2025 has announced its most affordable Early Bird ticket release ever, introducing new passes and pricing in response to customer feedback on tickets last year.
This year, organisers have confirmed there will be 1,600 sessions and events – 400+ conference sessions, 150+ professional development sessions, 300+ music performances, 95 film screenings, 150 games and more than 400 brand-led events. This extensive lineup aims to give attendees access to a wide range of experiences, networking opportunities, education, and exposure to evolving global trends.
The event will take place between 13 -19 October, 2025 in the heart of Sydney.
Starting today, a limited number of Early Bird Conference Day Passes are available at $295, plus booking fee. Numbers are limited, and first to buy will be first to secure their preferred day later in the year.
Early Bird full-week Conference and Festival Passes begin at $495, plus booking fee, offering entry to all sessions, performances, and screenings throughout the week.
Earlier this year Geoff Jones, CEO of TEG and Chair of SXSW Sydney, told Mediaweek the importance of making the event open to a broader audience. “We know our audience have time constraints, and there’s some obvious budgetary constraints in the world we live in, so we’re going to make what we used to call badges, which was your accreditation, into your pass.
“We think by making the ticketing more flexible, it makes it attainable to more people,” he said. “That’s what we want it to be.”
RIAH performs at SXSW Sydney 2024 on October 19, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for SXSW Sydney)
Submissions for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Conference are open now and remain so until 23 March, with public voting already underway.
Among the numerous proposals are sessions addressing the rapid advancement of quantum computing, the future of podcasting, and strategies for growth in the Indigenous business sector. These topics highlight the event’s dedication to addressing contemporary issues and promoting diverse perspectives.