If an escape to Canada has been something you’ve considered lately, then here’s your chance to get a taste of our northern neighbors. For as long as we can remember, Canada has been attending SXSW to showcase its culture via music, food, innovation and tech. They’re back this year, and if you’re tempted by the country and what it has to offer, you’re going to want to check it out. We’re spilling the tea on everything Canada is bringing to the table for SXSW 2025.
Your Ultimate SXSW Guide to All Things Canada
Canada House | March 7 to 12 | Swan Dive
Canada House is back at Swan Dive and they have a great roster showcasing Canada’s innovation and beyond. This year, they’re getting a design revamp by Studio Overall, which will elevate the atmosphere with their world-class lighting, while their top-tier caterers will tempt your taste buds with Canada’s most notable dishes (we hope there’s poutine!)
Their 2025 roster overview includes:
- Sustainable innovations
- Creative collaborations
- Indigenous connections
- Canadian music showcases, including Québec Sun.
Canadian Innovation Lounge | March 8 to 11 | Fairmont Hotel (4th floor)
Visit the Canadian Innovation Lounge at the Fairmont Hotel (4th floor) for exclusive XR, AI, and tech demos. Engage with Canadian innovators and see the future unfold right before your eyes.
Québec Sun Showcases | March 10 to 15 | Swan Dive
Under the Québec Sun banner, some of the most exciting emerging artists from Montreal and beyond will take the stage from March 10 to March 15, offering festival-goers a taste of the province’s dynamic and diverse music scene. Open exclusively to SXSW badge-holders, these showcases will spotlight bands that have already made waves in the European market.
Here’s the lineup:
- Alix Fernz
- Annie-Claude Deschênes
- Bon Enfant
- Clerel
- Gus Englehorn
- Kassidy
- Knitting
- La Sécurité
- Last Waltzon
- Maryze
- Population II
- PYPY
- Ribbon Skirt
- Truck Violence
- Yoo Doo Right
We stumbled into Canada House last year on a random day and discovered some great music, so we highly recommend a visit. Don’t forget that Canada has given us some amazing artists like Céline Dion, Leonard Cohen, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, Micheal Bublé, Rufus, Grimes, and more. That is what’s great about SXSW: you can discover an artist you like, only for them to turn into the next big thing in a few years. You just never know!
Make sure to stop by Canada House this SXSW, whether you’re interested in making it your new home or not, it’s one of our SXSW favorites!
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