From 21 to 25 October 2026, WOMEX will be coming to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The programme includes a trade fair, showcase performances, a conference, film screenings and the WOMEX Awards. The event will be complemented by backstage interviews, showcase videos and other original content from WOMEX.
Part of the programme will also be available digitally. Films and conference sessions can be viewed online via the on-demand service. In addition, an official app is available for WOMEX 26, allowing users to browse and organise the full programme.
The 2026 edition also features the WOMEX Academy, with training sessions involving groups from the Caribbean, Tanzania and southern Africa. The WOMEX website also incorporates the online community virtualWOMEX, which serves as a directory for the world music scene.
Registration for WOMEX 26 is now open. The on-site registration rate ends on 24 October. The event will take place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Gran Canaria.