🎵 MIDEM 2026 Set to Spark Innovation in Cannes
From February 4 to 6, 2026, MIDEM returns to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, celebrating its 60th anniversary with a bold new focus: innovation at the core of music’s future. Known as one of the industry’s most iconic global events, MIDEM is reinventing itself for a new generation of artists, tech entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers.
🚀 A New Era for Music Meets Tech
This year’s edition introduces the Startup Village, a fresh platform for breakthrough companies to showcase music-tech innovations, artist tools, and next-gen experiences. It’s an open invitation for startups to connect with record labels, investors, and tastemakers shaping the future of sound and culture.
MIDEM 2026 also brings a powerful lineup of talks and panels featuring pioneers from across music, technology, and creative industries. These sessions dive into critical questions, including:
- How are today’s artists driving innovation and business models?
- What role is artificial intelligence playing in shaping music production and creation?
- How are immersive tech and virtual platforms transforming the live concert scene?
- How is music blending with fashion, gaming, gastronomy, and design to create new hybrid cultural formats?
🎤 The Industry Reconnects — Creatively
More than a conference, MIDEM 2026 aims to be a cultural and creative experience, bridging industries and sparking bold collaborations. Whether you’re an independent artist, a label exec, a tech founder, or a cultural curator, the event offers real opportunities to learn, partner, and grow.
Expect networking on an international scale, performance showcases, innovation demos, and unique perspectives on where the music industry is headed next.
📍 Event Details
- Dates: February 4–6, 2026
- Location: Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
- Focus: Music innovation, tech, creative industries, artist empowerment
- Attendees: Artists, startups, labels, music execs, media, brands, investors
If you’re serious about the future of music and creative collaboration, MIDEM 2026 is not to be missed.
Visit the official site for registration and more details: midem.com
