From 21 to 25 October 2026 Gran Canaria will host a concentrated wave of activity across the global music and audiovisual industries. The event is Womex - World Music Expo 2026 and the format mixes on-site trade activity with online content and services.
Dates and registration details for Womex - World Music Expo 2026
Womex - World Music Expo 2026 runs from 21 to 25 October 2026 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Registration is open and the Summer Rate closes on 28 August as shown on the official platform. The event uses MyWOMEX for profiles and meeting management and provides options for both in-person attendance and virtualWOMEX participation.
Program components and highlights
The published program features the Trade Fair, Showcases, Conference, Film and Awards, in addition to the WOMEX Radio Studio and networking sessions. The site lists WOMEX Backstage and an On Demand section with films and conference sessions available online. Recent updates include additional conference speakers and a partnership with Radio Banda Larga to revamp the WOMEX Radio Studio.
Platform scale and key numbers
Figures visible on the virtual platform illustrate the ecosystem supporting the fair. The directory shows 13,141 companies, 23,896 delegates, 9,336 artists and 5,032 records. The platform also lists 3,587 events and 31 On Demand items. These numbers indicate the breadth of contacts and catalogues accessible through WOMEX.
Preparing your B2B prospecting at Womex - World Music Expo 2026
Structure your outreach with concrete steps. Complete your MyWOMEX profile and use the directory to shortlist companies and artists to contact. Schedule meetings around the showcases you want to attend and reserve short, focused slots for first contacts.
Bring digital sales materials optimized for mobile access, including one-page PDFs and direct audio or video links. For the Trade Fair, identify booths and delegates in advance via the online listings and use the networking sessions listed in the agenda to expand sector contacts. Use On Demand materials to brief yourself on acts and companies before meeting them in person.
What to watch for in the program
Look at two program layers. The showcases reveal programming directions and new repertoire. The market sessions and conference items surface debates about business models, distribution and audiovisual production. The collaboration with Radio Banda Larga could introduce radio formats and live content alternatives to standard showcase presentations.
Womex - World Music Expo 2026 brings together in-person activity in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with a robust set of virtual tools for preparation and follow up. The program and registrations are available at http://www.womex.com. For companies in the music and audiovisual sectors the practical move is to use MyWOMEX to organise the agenda and prioritise contacts before arriving in Las Palmas.
