Performances at SXSW EDU are a unique element of the festival programming. SXSW EDU has featured theater and dance, spoken word, staged readings, student musical showcases, and more. Performances offer attendees an experience that is both entertaining and educational.

During each of the performances, performers and their associated organizations will lead the audience through a workshop-style experience offering a deeper understanding of the concepts that fueled the performance, and, in many cases, activities that can be adopted for the classroom.