Platinum Badge

A SXSW Sydney badge will grant you access to groundbreaking events, and a chance to connect with some of the world’s leading thinkers, performers and industry professionals. It’s your ticket into our Conference, Expo, Festivals, Networking sessions and more, with each badge type giving you varying degrees of access.

Each Badge gives you different levels of access at SXSW Sydney. A Platinum Badge is the best way to experience everything, giving you primary access to all events, including exclusive VIP experiences. Industry Badges are designed to prioritise access to industry-specific events, networking sessions and festivals. Both Platinum and Industry Badge holders get first pick of our partner hotels at a discounted rate too!

To enquire about group bookings please reach out to ticketing@sxswsydney.com

Throughout SXSW Sydney, some events will be busy and reach capacity quickly – so each will have a Primary and Secondary line to manage crowds. If you want primary access for every event – the Platinum badge is the way to go. Industry badges will get you primary access to all of the events specifically relating to your industry, and secondary access to everything else. There’ll be hundreds of exciting events to join with any badge, so you’ll have endless opportunities to get inspired, meet new people and discover the unexpected.

There will be four phases of badge sales for SXSW Sydney 2023. Each phase is subject to a price increase, so the sooner you register, the more you will save. You can find out more including our pricing schedule here.

It is highly unlikely that individual tickets will be available for SXSW Sydney. There are various levels of access available to be able to enjoy everything the event has to offer.

A Platinum Badge grants access to the full event, and industry-focused badges (Tech & Innovation, Games, Music and Screen) to their respective industry events.

Access to a curated collection of events, launches and parties across Games, Music or Screen is available via a wristband, plus one day passes to the Expo.

See the Attend page for more information.

You will need your credential confirmation email that will be emailed to you closer to the event, along with valid photo ID. If you have any enquiries relating to your credential purchase, please contact us here.

Information about our policies regarding refunds and use of credentials can be found here in our terms and conditions. Please make sure to read and understand these before making any purchases.

There are multiple options available to people who cannot purchase a badge at full price.

Students attending tertiary education organisations (universities, TAFE or private colleges), can access a free Tech & Innovation Expo Pass, or a 50 % discount on a SXSW Sydney Industry badge. Free Tech & Innovation Expo passes are available to students who have graduated in 2022, 2023 or will graduate in 2024. Students are eligible for the Badge discount if they are currently studying or graduated in 2022 or 2023. Students must use their tertiary education provider-issued email address when redeeming these offers. For more information, please contact your tertiary education provider or info@sxswsydney.com.

SXSW Sydney is also collaborating with Social Enterprises Australia to provide free badges to people working in social enterprise, cultural and creative sectors who meet specific eligibility criteria including, but not limited to: background, financial constraints, and geographical location.  For more information and to view the program terms & conditions, visit Social Enterprises Australia’s website. Expressions of interest will be accepted until the 24^th of September 2023 and successful applicants will be advised from 2 October 2023.