Spotify is marking its 20th anniversary at SXSW with a full-throttle night at Stubb’s, stacking the bill with Alanis Morissette, rising country star Ella Langley, and a DJ set from Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent. The showcase, Spotify 20: Live at Stubb’s, is set for Saturday, March 14, and will be open to SXSW music and platinum badgeholders as part of a packed week of company programming across the festival.
Spotify 20: Live at Stubb's
The company rolled out details of the Stubb’s show and its broader SXSW plans in a press release from Spotify, calling the lineup a blend of “voices that have shaped the last two decades of music with those defining what comes next.” The announcement confirmed performances from Morissette and Langley, along with Clark’s DJ set, and noted that co‑CEO Gustav Söderström will join Lainey Wilson and David Friedberg on a conference panel. Spotify also said Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins will sit down with Nick Jonas and that the company has built a Spotify x SXSW playlist to run alongside the anniversary programming.
Where It's Happening
The action lands at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in the Red River District, a long‑running SXSW hub that doubles as a barbecue joint and outdoor music venue. Stubb’s lists its address as 801 Red River St, and its website and calendar show the downtown spot regularly hosting festival sets and late‑night shows during SXSW. Badgeholders will want to keep an eye on both venue and festival schedules for entry rules and set times, since access depends on SXSW policies and how quickly Stubb’s hits capacity.
Two Generations on One Bill
The lineup puts an alt‑’90s figure like Morissette, whose catalog and streaming presence still pull in multi‑generational fans, alongside Langley, who is in the middle of a crossover surge after “Choosin’ Texas” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this month. Spotify’s release underscored Morissette’s enduring catalog reach, while People pointed to Langley’s recent chart milestone as part of her run into the pop mainstream.
Programming Beyond the Stage
Spotify is not stopping at one night at Stubb’s. The company is layering in panels, masterclasses, and creator‑focused activations across SXSW, targeting music, podcast, and product circles throughout the week. Local reporting from Spectrum News highlighted the broader programming slate and the Spotify x SXSW playlist that ties into the 20th anniversary push. Attendees should keep checking SXSW and Spotify channels for the latest on badge access, door times, and any additional appearances that might sneak onto the schedule.
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