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flag SXSW Sydney won’t return in 2026 after three years, despite growth, due to global market challenges.

flag SXSW Sydney will not return in 2026, ending its three-year expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. flag Despite a 15% attendance increase in 2025—reaching over 345,000—and an estimated $276 million in economic impact, organizers cited shifting global conditions and market challenges. flag The festival, launched in 2023, drew more than 63,000 international visitors in 2025, a 35% rise, and featured high-profile guests like Nicole Kidman and the Kid Laroi. flag While the original SXSW in Austin continues, the Sydney edition’s closure marks the end of an ambitious international effort, with organizers expressing pride in its achievements and commitment to staff support.

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