Every year fans have so much to look forward to when it comes to the music industry. Their favorite artists release new albums, go on tour, or announce something else. One of the moments that fans cherish the most is the moment that they get to see an artist perform live on stage. NPR has announced the lineup for their SXSW showcase and they did not disappoint.

SXSW was founded in 1987 in the city of Austin, Texas. It is beloved by many because of its many conferences and festivals that are dedicated to bringing people from different parts of the business and world together. SXSW is known for having concerts over the weekend and also for having films premiere during the weekend.

March 10th-19th is when SXSW will take place. On Wednesday, March 15th NPR will be taking over the outdoor stage with performances from acts like The New Pornographers, Joey Bada$$, Lizzo, Sylvan Esso among many others. Door do not open up until 7:00pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.

Festival Lineup below:

The New Pornographers

Joey Bada$$

Lizzo

Sylvan Esso

Hurray For The Riff Raff

PWR BTTM

The New Pornographers will be going on tour, their SXSW appearance will act as the opening of the tour. They will start off in America and cross the water to perform in Berlin and Paris and many more destinations.

Tour Dates below:

March 15              Austin, TX                            SXSW: NPR Showcase at Stubb’s

April 12                Los Angeles, CA                   Theatre at The Ace Hotel*

April 13                 Oakland, CA                        Fox Theater*

April 15                 Seattle, WA                         Moore Theatre*

April 16                 Portland, OR                      Wonder Ballroom*

April 18                 Minneapolis, MN               First Avenue*

April 19                 Chicago, IL                           The Metro*

April 20                 Milwaukee, WI                   Pabst Theater*

April 21                 Chicago, IL                          The Metro*

April 22                 Columbus, OH                  Newport Music Hall*

April 25                  Boston, MA                       House of Blues*

April 26                  New York, NY                    Terminal 5*

April 27                 Philadelphia, PA                Union Transfer*

April 28                Washington, DC                 9:30 Club (sold out)*

April 29                Washington, DC                  9:30 Club*

May 1                    Raleigh, NC                            Ritz*

May 2                  Atlanta, GA                              Variety Playhouse*

May 3                  New Orleans, LA                     Tipitina’s*

May 4                  Houston, TX                            White Oak Music Hall*

May 5                  Dallas, TX                                 Granada Theater*

May 6                  Austin, TX                                 Stubb’s*

May 9                  London, UK                            Electric Ballroom

May 10                Amsterdam, NL                      Paradiso Noord/Tolhuistuin

May 11                 Berlin, DE                              Lido

May 13                 Oslo, NO                                Vulkan Arena

May 14                Stockholm, SE                   Debaser Strand

May 16               Copenhagen, DK                  Loppen

May 18               Paris, FR                                Divan Du Monde