South By San José
Since 2000, we’ve hosted South by San José in the parking lot we share with Jo’s Coffee. Each year, we come together for live music, local vendors, and good times. Music starts at noon each day, rain or shine, and the party is always and forever free to attend.
The 2025 Lineup
BIG FREEDIA’S GOSPEL REVIVAL, BRISCOE, HOLY FUCK, SONIDO GALLO NEGRO, KEN POMEROY, DELIVERY, LA SÉCURITÉ, CVC, CARDINALS, MARY IN THE JUNKYARD, IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT, CLOTH, FREAK SLUG, SOFIE ROYER, MONOBLOC, DAP THE CONTRACT, FANTASY OF A BROKEN HEART, BON ENFANT, CASE OATS, KAM FRANKLIN, CANDI JENKINS, SONS OF SEVILLA, THE POINT, RODELL DUFF, PEDAL STEEL NOAH, CAROLINE HALE, TERRAPLANA, DAMARIS BOJOR, RUDY DE ANDA, LOVERMAN
Check Out the 2025 Lineup
We’ll see you in the parking lot.
Fest Friends
Book your stay during South by San José. We’ll provide the VIP treatment: 10% off your stay, this year’s commemorative poster, and exclusive access to the show so you can skip the line and get right to the party.
It’s here: check out the sounds of South by San José 2025.
To Market
Besides inviting some of the best bands in the world to hang out, we host a slew of makers, artisans, and vintage sellers as well. Bring a little pocket money when you come.
2025 VENDOR LINEUP
Jowa
Jungmaven
Lunchroom Anxiety + Richter Goods
Mañana
Stitches Vintage
Sugar Shack Vintage
POP UP SHOPS
Mercedez Rex – Wednesday, March 12
Keep Looking Shop – Thursday, March 13
Future Vagabond – Friday, March 14
Rancho Sueño – Saturday, March 15
SXSJ Merch
Stop by the official SXSJ Merch Booth for tees (adult, kiddo, and bebe), totes, koozies, lighters, and the grand madame of SXSJ merch … the Official SXSJ Poster.
We’ll sell in person first at the fest and move over to online after the event—but if you can get here, do! We’ll sell out of most of these pieces in person and when they’re gone, they’re gone for good.
SOUTH BY, SOUTH X and SXSJ are trademarks of SXSW, LLC, and are used under license.
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