Spain | WOMEX 26
The next edition of WOMEX 26 will be held in Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, from 21 to 25 October 2026.
WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and showcase concerts.
Over 2,600 professionals (including 260 performing artists) come together every October from 90 countries, making WOMEX the leading networking platform for the world music industry. WOMEX hosts 7 stages, around 700 exhibiting companies, 100+ speakers, films, an opening concert and an award ceremony across five networking days.
The event remains devoted to facilitating and promoting the global music industry and providing a platform to connect, inspire and share experiences, enabling new partnerships across transcontinental markets and an open economic and international cultural dialogue.
Artists include those from Spain, Finland, Kazakhstan, the UK, Portugal, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Bulgaria, Greece, Pakistan, Viet Nam, India, China, Australia and more.