Nick Jonas, Alanis Morissette, Ella Langley & More to Appear at SXSW 2026

Spotify celebrates 20 years with star-studded lineup at annual Austin festival

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Nick Jonas, Alanis Morissette, and rising country star Ella Langley are all set to appear at Spotify's South by Southwest events in Austin, Texas, in March 2026. Jonas will participate in a conversation about his career, while Morissette and Langley will co-headline a special 20th anniversary concert for the music streaming platform.

Why it matters

SXSW is one of the most influential music, film, and technology festivals in the world, drawing major artists, industry leaders, and fans from around the globe to Austin each year. Spotify's involvement and high-profile lineup underscores the platform's continued dominance in the music streaming space as it celebrates two decades of operation.

The details

To mark Spotify's 20th anniversary, Alanis Morissette and Ella Langley, whose song "Choosin' Texas" has over 168 million Spotify streams, will co-headline the "Spotify 20: Live at Stubb's" concert on March 14. Meanwhile, Nick Jonas will appear in conversation with Spotify's chief public affairs officer to discuss "staying power in music, reinvention and creative risk" in support of his upcoming film "Power Ballad" with Paul Rudd.

  • The SXSW 2026 festival will take place in Austin, Texas from March 14-17, 2026.
  • Alanis Morissette and Ella Langley will co-headline the "Spotify 20: Live at Stubb's" concert on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • Nick Jonas will appear in a conversation at SXSW 2026 to discuss his career and upcoming film "Power Ballad."

The players

Nick Jonas

An American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band Jonas Brothers.

Alanis Morissette

A Canadian-American singer-songwriter known for her 1990s hits like "Ironic" and "You Oughta Know."

Ella Langley

A rising country music star whose song "Choosin' Texas" has over 168 million streams on Spotify.

Spotify

A major music streaming platform celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.

Paul Rudd

An American actor starring alongside Nick Jonas in the upcoming film "Power Ballad."

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The SXSW 2026 festival will take place from March 14-17, 2026 in Austin, Texas, with Spotify's 20th anniversary events scheduled for March 14.

The takeaway

Spotify's high-profile presence at SXSW 2026, featuring major artists like Nick Jonas, Alanis Morissette, and Ella Langley, underscores the platform's continued dominance in the music streaming space as it celebrates two decades of operation.