Confirmed celebrities attending SXSW 2017
January 16, 2017 |
By Dani Dudek
SXSW 2017

ATXgossip’s annual tradition continues with a constantly updated list of which celebrities are confirmed to attend SXSW 2017.

In regards to speculation, we will publish separate posts.

This list contains confirmed celebs only.

As usual, the term “celebrity” is difficult to define. Most of the list will be comprised of actors who have started to make a name for themselves. Some musicians, athletes and comedians will make the list due to their level of awareness. If you see someone missing from the list that you feel should be included, post a note in the comments below.

Also, because Rodeo Austin overlaps with SXSW 2017, the acts performing on those overlapping dates are included. Since the Texas Film Awards serve as the unofficial kick off to the festival, those attendees are listed as well.

  • Liam Aiken – Attending in support of The Honor Farm
  • Buzz Aldrin – The Apollo 11 astronaut is a Featured Speaker.
  • Anthony AndersonAttending in support of Small Town Crime. 
  • Judd Apatow – Attending in support of May It Last and The Big Sick.
  • Fred Armisen – Participating in the talk with Bob Odenkirk.
  • Rosanna ArquetteAttending in support of A Critically Endangered Species.
  • Mackenzie Astin – Attending in support of The Honor Farm
  • Avett Brothers – Attending in support of their documentary, May It Last.
  • Erykah Badu – Performing at an Official SXSW Music Showcase on March 14 at ACL Live.
  • Justin Baldoni – The Jane the Virgin star will take part in a discussion about entertaining with empathy.
  • Kathy BakerAttending in support of The Ballad of Lefty Brown.
  • Stephanie BeatrizAttending in support of The Light of the Moon.
  • Glenn Beck – Participating in a Recode Media Podcast recording with Nat Geo.
  • Kristen Bell – Speaking and a Create & Cultivate event. 
  • David Benioff and D.B. Weiss – The Game of Thrones showrunners are featured speakers.
  • Doug Benson Taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Michael Ian Black – Taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Matt BomerAttending in support of Walking Out.
  • Alice Braga – The Queen of the South actress is taking part in a panel discussing diversity in Hollywood.
  • Alison BrieAttending in support of The Disaster Artist.
  • Garth Brooks – Participating in a conversation with Amazon on March 17.
  • Pierce Brosnan – Attending in support of The Son.
  • Emily Browning – Attending in support of American Gods.
  • Matt BushAttending in support of The Relationtrip.
  • Jim CaviezelAttending in support of The Ballad of Lefty Brown.
  • John Cena – The WWE superstar and actor is a Featured Speaker.
  • Wyatt CenacAttending in support of Fits and Starts and taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Michael Cera – Attending in support of Person to Person.
  • Michael Chernus – Attending in support of The Most Hated Woman in America. 
  • Anna Chlumsky – The actress will take part in a panel with her Veep co-stars.
  • John ChoAttending in support of Gemini.
  • Gary Cole – The actor will take part in a panel with his Veep co-stars.
  • Samantha ColleyTaking part in Nat Geo Genius event.
  • Clifton Collins Jr.Attending in support of M.F.A.
  • Sophie Colquhoun Attending in support of Us And Them.
  • Sharlto Copley – Attending in support of Free Fire.
  • Kevin CorriganAttending in support of Infinity Baby.
  • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – Attending in support of Small Crimes.
  • Mark Cuban – The entrepreneur and investor will take part in a panel to discuss working both with and against government regulation in achieving successful disruption.
  • Kieran Culkin – Attending in support of Infinity Baby.
  • Whitney Cummings Taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Lee Daniels – The Empire and Star creator is a Film Keynote Speaker.
  • Brooklyn Decker – Speaking and a Create & Cultivate event. 
  • Alexis Denisof – Attending in support of I Love Bekka & Lucy.
  • Larry DorfAttending in support of Nobodies.
  • Julia-Louis Dreyfus – The actress will lead a panel with her Veep cast mates.
  • Josh Duhamel – Attending in support of This is Your Death.
  • Francesca Eastwood – Attending in support of M.F.A.
  • Ansel ElgortAttending in support of Baby Driver.
  • Robert Englund – Attending in support of Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon: 10th Anniversary Screening
  • Giancarlo Esposito – Attending in support of This is Your Death.
  • Ben FalconeAttending in support of Nobodies.
  • Michael FassbenderAttending in support of Song to Song and Alien.
  • Tommy FlanaganAttending in support of The Ballad of Lefty Brown.
  • Mick Fleetwood –  The musician is a Featured Music Influencer Speaker.
  • Johnny Flynn – Taking part in an event with National Geographic.
  • Peter Fonda – Attending in support of The Ballad of Lefty Brown and The Most Hated Woman in America.
  • Dave Franco – Attending in support of The Disaster Artist.
  • James Franco – Attending in support of The Disaster Artist.
  • Nelson Franklin – Attending in support of The Relationtrip.
  • Janeane Garafalo Taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Jordan GavarisAttending in support of A Critically Endangered Species.
  • Brian GrazerTaking part in an event with National Geographic.
  • Ryan Gosling – Attending in support of Song to Song.
  • DJ Grandmaster Flash – Playing the Showtime House in support of the series I’m Dying Up Here.
  • Ari Graynor – Attending in support of I’m Dying Up Here.
  • Jake Gyllenhaal – Attending in support of Life.
  • Sammy Hagar – The musician is a Featured Music Influencer. 
  • Tony Hale – The actor will take part in a panel with his Veep co-stars.
  • Todrick Hall – Attending in support of Todrick Hall: No Place Like Home.
  • Jon Hamm – Attending in support of Baby Driver.
  • Armie Hammer – Attending in support of Free Fire.
  • Hanson – According to post on Twitter, the band has been confirmed.
  • Chris Hardwick – Hosting an episode of @midnight on 3/10 at ACL Live.
  • John Hawkes – Attending in support of Small Town Crime.
  • Brianna HildebrandAttending in support of Tragedy Girls.
  • Ron HowardTaking part in an event with National Geographic.
  • Louis HunterAttending in support of The Honor Farm.
  • Abbi Jacobson – Attending in support of Person to Person.
  • Famke JannsenAttending in support of This is Your Death.
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff – Performing at Distil Networks & ffVC event at V Lounge on March 12.
  • Keri Walsh Jennings – Participating in SXSW Sports.
  • Jake Johnson – Attending in support of Win It All.
  • Magic Johnson – The basketball legend is a Featured Speaker.
  • JoJo – Attending the Fest, according to this tweet.
  • Matt JonesAttending in support of A Bad Idea Gone Wrong.
  • Orlando JonesAttending in support of American Gods.
  • Van Jones – The CNN commentator is a Featured Speaker.
  • Vincent Kartheiser – Attending in support of The Most Hated Woman in America. 
  • Courtney Kerr – Speaking and a Create & Cultivate event. 
  • Kesha – The musician will speak about social impact.
  • Keegan-Michael Key – Attending in support of Win It All.
  • Nathan KeyesAttending in support of A Critically Endangered Species.
  • Val KilmerAccording to this tweet, the actor will be at the Song to Song premiere.
  • Elle King – The entertainer and daughter of Rob Schneider plays Rodeo Austin on March 13.
  • Lola Kirke – Attending in support of Gemini
  • Alexander Koch – Attending in support of A Critically Endangered Species.
  • Zoe KravitzAttending in support of Gemini.
  • James LaffertyAttending in support of Small Town Crime.
  • Greta LeeAttending in support of Fits and Starts and Gemini.
  • Tom Lennon – Taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Melissa Leo – Attending in support of The Most Hated Woman in America and I’m Dying Up Here.
  • Joe Lo Truglio – Attending in support of Win It All.
  • Lyle Lovett – Attending the Austin Music Awards on March 12.
  • Melanie Lynskey – Speaking as an Entertainment Influencer.
  • Josh Lucas – Attending in support of The Most Hated Woman in America.
  • Kyle MacLachlan – Making an appearance at the Showtime House at Clive Bar on March 16 in support of Twin Peaks.
  • Dora Madison – Attending in support of The Honor Farm.
  • Al Madrigal Taking part in SXSW Comedy and supporting I’m Dying Up Here.
  • Leonard Maltin – The film critic is listed as an Entertainment Influencer.
  • Rooney MaraAttending in support of Song to Song.
  • James McAvoyAttending in support of Atomic Blonde.
  • Danny McBride – Attending in support of Alien.
  • Melissa McCarthyAttending in support of Nobodies.
  • Daryl “DMC” McDaniels – Speaking as a Music Influencer.
  • Ian McShaneAttending in support of American Gods.
  • Fawzia Mirza – Attending in support of Signature Move.
  • Maia Mitchell – Attending in support of Hot Summer Nights.
  • Miaka Monroe – Attending in support of Hot Summer Nights.
  • Wagner Moura – The Narcos actor is taking part in a panel discussing diversity in Hollywood.
  • Megan MullallyAttending in support of Infinity Baby.
  • Kumail NanjianiAttending in support of The Big Sick.
  • Bill Nye – Attending in support of his documentary.
  • Bob Odenkirk – The actor is listed as an Entertainment Influencer and taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Nick Offerman – Attending in support of The Hero and Infinity Baby and speaking as an Entertainment Influencer.
  • Lena Olin – Attending in support of A Critically Endangered Species.
  • Frank Oz – The entertainer is listed as an Entertainment Influencer and premiering Muppet Guys Talking.
  • Mike Posner – Speaking as a Music Influencer.
  • Alex PettyferAttending in support of The Strange Ones.
  • Bill PullmanAttending in support of The Ballad of Lefty Brown and Walking Out.
  • Jack Quaid – Attending in support of Tragedy Girls.
  • Rachael Ray – The chef and talk show host is a featured speaker.
  • Residente – Speaking as a Music Influencer.
  • Ryan Reynolds – Attending in support of Life.
  • Sam Richardson – The actor will take part in a panel with his Veep co-stars.
  • Dallas RobertsAttending in support of Mayhem.
  • Craig RobinsonAttending in support of Tragedy Girls.
  • Seth Rogen – The actor will take part in a panel on the Film and TV industry. He also stars in the SXSW film The Disaster Artist.
  • Kenny Rogers – The country legend play Rodeo Austin on March 19.
  • Nile Rogers – The musician is a Keynote Speaker.
  • Stephen RootAttending in support of Infinity Baby.
  • Rick RossHosting the Woodies on March 16.
  • Jack Roth – Attending in support of Us And Them.
  • Andrew Santino Taking part in SXSW Comedy and attending in support of I’m Dying Up Here.
  • Horatio SanzTaking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Adam Savage – The former co-host of the Discovery Channel’s series’ MythBusters and Unchained Reaction is a featured speaker.
  • Pablo SchreiberAttending in support of American Gods.
  • Jenny Slate – Attending as an Entertainment Influencer.
  • Adam Scott – Attending in support of The Most Hated Woman in America
  • Reid Scott – The actor will take part in a panel with his Veep co-stars.
  • Ridley Scott – Attending in support of Alien.
  • Michael Shannon – Attending the Texas Film Awards on March 9.
  • Tye Sheridan – The young actor who has appeared in X-Men Apocalypse, Mud and the Tree of Life, is being honored with the Rising Star Award at Texas Film Awards on March 9.
  • Alexandra ShippAttending in support of Tragedy Girls.
  • Gabourey SidibeAttending as an Entertainment Influencer.
  • T.I. – Attending as a Music Influencer.
  • Timothy Simons – The actor will take part in a panel with his Veep co-stars.
  • Renee Felice Smith – Attending in support of The Relationtrip.
  • Octavia SpencerAttending in support of Small Town Crime.
  • Harry Dean StantonAttending in support of Lucky.
  • Martin StarrAttending in support of Infinity Baby.
  • Cheryl Strayed – The Wild author is a Featured Journalism Speaker.
  • Nick Swardson Taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Cole Swindell – The country music artist plays Rodeo Austin on March 14.
  • Wanda Sykes Taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • T-Pain – Performing at Distil Networks & ffVC event at V Lounge on March 12.
  • Jake Tapper – The CNN anchor is a Featured Speaker.
  • Juno Temple – Attending in support of The Most Hated Woman in America.
  • Charlize Theron – Attending in support of Atomic Blonde.
  • Scott Thompson Taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Nick Thune Taking part in SXSW Comedy and attending in support of Mr. Roosevelt.
  • Jonathan Tucker – Attending in support of American Gods.
  • Sophie Turner – Taking part in the Game of Thrones panel with showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss.
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson – Taking part in an event with National Geographic.
  • Michael VartanAttending in support of Small Town Crime.
  • Matt Walsh – The actor will take part in a panel with his Veep co-stars and taking part in SXSW Comedy.
  • Warren G – Attending in support of G-Funk and speaking as a Music Influencer.
  • Katherine Waterston – Attending in support of Alien.
  • Samara WeavingAttending in support of Mayhem.
  • Noel WellsAttending in support of Infinity Baby.
  • Ricky Whittle – Attending in support of American Gods.
  • Maisie Williams – Taking part in the Game of Thrones panel with showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss.
  • Cindy Wilson – The B-52’s singer is a Featured Music Speaker.
  • Rainn Wilson – The actor will take part in a discussion about entertaining with empathy.
  • Steven Yeun – Attending in support of Mayhem.
  • Dwight YoakamThe country music artist plays Rodeo Austin on March 11.
  • Sasheer Zumata Taking part in SXSW Comedy.