Yes, SXSW 2021 is working a little differently. But here’s the good news! There are still a ton of celebrity attendees. And because the festival is happening online, almost everyone will be able to see those famous faces (though there are limited virtual seats for some streams).
Instead of our annual list of celebs who are attending, this year, we’re highlighting each day’s top celebrity panels and events.
Here Are The Best Celebrity Panels and Events Happening at SXSW 2021
Tuesday, March 16
Film Distribution in an Increasingly Digital Age
10:15 a.m.
Laura Harrier, Robert Schwartzman, Elijah Wood
The Health Trust Gap and How to Fix It
10:15 a.m.
Kristen Bell
Progress Starts With Us: Access and Inclusion For All
11 a.m.
Emmanuel Acho
Introducing, Selma Blair
2 p.m.
Selma Blair
Inside “GENIUS: ARETHA,” the Story of the Queen of Soul
2 p.m.
Sway Calloway, Cynthia Erivo
Black Monday Q&A
5:30 p.m.
Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, Paul Scheer, Casey Wilson
Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil – Film Screening
6 p.m.
Demi Lovato Stars
YouTube Originals Docuseries “Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil” Special Event Q&A
8 p.m.
Demi Lovato
Wednesday, March 17
How to Build a More Authentic Online Community
10 a.m.
David Dobrik
A Conversation with Taraji P. Henson
11 a.m.
Taraji P. Henson
Clerk – Film
12 p.m.
Kevin Smith Stars
Keynote: Willie Nelson in Conversation
1 p.m.
Willie Nelson
A Conversation with Icons Queen Latifah and LL COOL J
2 p.m.
Queen Latifah, LL Cool J
Alexi Pappas & Bill Hader on Being a Bravey
3 p.m.
Bill Hader
Why Do We Fear Innovation?
3 p.m.
Mayim Balik
Incorporating Choreography and Verse Into Blindspotting
3:30 p.m.
Daveed Diggs
The Fallout – Film
4 p.m.
Julie Bowen, Jenna Ortega, Shailene Woodley, Maddie Zeigler Star
A Conversation with Kenan Thompson and Chance the Rapper
5 p.m.
Kenan Thompson, Chance the Rapper
HBO Max’s Made for Love: Panel with Stars and Executive Producers
6 p.m.
Dan Bakkedah, Caleb Foote, Billy Magnussen, Cristin Milioti, Ray Romano
Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free – Film
6 p.m.
Tom Petty Stars
Clerk and Twerk with Kevin Smith and Malcolm Ingram
8:30 p.m.
Kevin Smith
Thursday, March 18
The Future of the North American Soccer Experience
10 a.m.
Matthew McConaughey
Ocean Storytelling with James Cameron & Brian Skerry
10:30 a.m.
James Cameron
Cheesin’ Around with Nick Offerman
2, 3, and 4 p.m. (must RSVP for 30 minute sessions)
Nick Offerman
ENCORE: A Conversation with Taraji P. Henson
3 p.m.
Taraji P. Henson
Violet – Film
4 p.m.
Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux Star – Justine Bateman Directs
Jada Pinkett Smith in Conversation with the Creator, Executive Producers, and Cast of the new Amazon Prime Video Terror Anthology, Them
7 p.m.
Jada Pinkett Smith
VIOLET Q&A
8 p.m.
Justine Bateman, Olivia Munn
Friday, March 19
Beyond the Gender Binary
11 a.m.
Demi Lovato
A Conversation with the Russo Brothers & Elizabeth Banks
11:30 a.m.
Elizabeth Banks, Anthony and Joe Russo
STARZ’S “POWER” UNIVERSE COLLIDES
2 p.m.
Mary J. Blige, Mekai Curtis, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Patina Miller, Cliff “Method Man” Smith
Cruel Summer Q&A
5 p.m.
Jessica Biel
Saturday, March 20
A Conversation with Kenan Thompson and Chance the Rapper
10 a.m.
Kenan Thompson, Chance the Rapper
Encore: Jada Pinkett Smith in Conversation with the Creator, Executive Producers, and Cast of the new Amazon Prime Video Terror Anthology, Them
2 p.m.
Jada Pinkett Smith
ENCORE: Progress Starts With Us: Access and Inclusion
3 p.m.
Emmanuel Acho
Alone Together Q&A with Charli XCX
9 p.m.
Chari XCX
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