See You At SXSW Sydney In
Days
Hours
Minutes
The Platinum Pass is your all-access key to SXSW Sydney 2025, unlocking the full spectrum of our conference, festivals, networking, and exclusive experiences.
With a Platinum Pass, enjoy benefits including:
If you don’t yet have a Platinum Pass but want to elevate your SXSW Sydney experience, you can upgrade your pass today.
SECURE YOUR SEAT WITH AN XPRESS PASS
Platinum Passholders receive three Xpress Passes per day, guaranteeing a seat at eligible sessions.
Xpress passes open at 9am the day prior, and are available to Platinum passholders until the allocation is exhausted, or 6am the following day. Simply follow this link, enter the QR code from your digital ticket, enter your email, and follow the prompts to redeem an Xpress pass for your chosen session.
Every session in the following ICC Sydney rooms will be provided a limited Xpress allocation:
There will also be a limited Xpress allocation for the entire Screen Festival Headliner lineup, and Bridesmaids (featuring a Q&A with director Paul Feig):
All rooms with Xpress pass access will have a clearly signed entry queue. At Screen Festival venues, this will be combined with Rush Ticket holder access. When doors open, those in this queue will be allowed entry to the room first, followed by the other queues. Once doors are open, Xpress pass holders can enter at any time until 15 minutes prior to the session. Entry after this time is subject to capacity.
THE PLATINUM LOUNGE | THE GALLERY, ICC SYDNEY
Located in The Gallery at ICC Sydney, the Platinum Lounge is your oasis within the festival. It’s a place to recharge, connect, and meet other Platinum attendees.
Each morning from 8am to 1pm, you can enjoy complimentary barista-made coffee and tea, while in the afternoon a free beer or wine is served between 3.30pm and 5pm.
Platinum Lounge Opening Hours:
Monday–Wednesday: 8am–5pm
Thursday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Free barista coffee and tea from 8am to 1pm daily and Happy Hour drinks each afternoon.
PLATINUM PARTY | PRESENTED BY THE OLD CLARE
Midweek, the Platinum Party transforms The Old Clare Hotel into an exclusive playground for networking and celebration. Spread across The Old Clare Bar and Rooftop, the night includes canapés, two complimentary drinks, and a curated line-up of music from SXSW Sydney Music Festival artists. The full artist line-up will be announced soon.
Details:
Wednesday 15 October, 5pm–8pm
Bar and Rooftop, The Old Clare, Broadway
EXCLUSIVE COACHING WORKSHOP | WINNING THE ROOM
Winning the Room, a workshop led by executive coach Jonathan Pease, is designed to help you connect with decision-makers when it matters most. You’ll leave with practical tools to hold attention, make impact, and ensure your message lands.
Thursday October 16, 10am-12pm
UTS Building 8 - Oval Classroom, Level 2
KPMG FUTURESPHERE’S COFFEE CART
Platinum Passholders can begin each morning with a complimentary coffee at the KPMG Futuresphere coffee cart. It’s the perfect place to fuel up while mingling with fellow future-thinkers and exploring the ideas and technologies that will shape the next decade.
Tuesday 14 October - Thursday 16 October, 8am-9am
KPMG Futuresphere, Pumphouse
PLATINUM CO-WORKING SPACE | E3.4 AT ICC SYDNEY
Looking for a quiet space to grab a seat and get work done in between sessions? This is the place for you! The Platinum co-working lounge located in Room E3.4 is open daily. You'll find plenty of comfortable seating, access to power, high speed WiFi, and a quiet space to tackle your inbox.
Opening hours:
Monday–Wednesday, 8am–5pm
Thursday–Friday, 9am–5pm
PLATINUM HAPPY HOUR | JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK RUBY BAR
Raise a glass to the start of SXSW Sydney at an exclusive Platinum Happy Hour on Monday in the Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Bar at Tumbalong Park. Platinum Passholders will enjoy a complimentary drink as part of the Official Opening celebrations, with access to the Platinum Outdoor Lounge to unwind in comfort.
Monday 13 October, 4:30pm–6pm
PLATINUM OUTDOOR LOUNGE | TUMBALONG PARK
The Platinum Outdoor Lounge in Tumbalong Park is the perfect spot to take in the SXSW Sydney Unlocked program. With reserved seating, lounges, and bean bags, you can enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment in comfort.
Opening hours:
Monday 13 October - Friday 17 October, 4:30pm–6pm
PLATINUM HAPPY HOUR | THE ABERCROMBIE
On Tuesday evening, step into one of Sydney’s most iconic venues for an exclusive Platinum Happy Hour. The Abercrombie will host Platinum Passholders from 6pm to 7pm, with one complimentary drink to enjoy as you unwind, connect, and celebrate the week in style.
Tuesday 14 October, 6pm–7pm
The Abercrombie, Chippendale
Make sure you’re ready for event week by downloading the SXSW Sydney app and activating your account. You can find all the Platinum exclusive events by navigating to ‘Full Schedule’ and then filtering by ‘Accreditation and Access’ and selecting ‘Platinum Only Event’.
