WOMEX 2024 Festival

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.  It takes place each year in a different European city and features a huge trade fair, talks, films and showcase concerts. While the daytime activities are reserved for music industry delegates, the live night-time music events will be ticketed and open to members of the public as well as delegates.

Its musical spectrum covers everything from the most traditional of music forms to the latest local underground, embracing folk, roots, jazz and local cultures, alongside urban and electronic sounds from across the globe.

The convention will take place at venues across the city centre - with Manchester Central hosting the main conference and trade fair, and venues including Aviva Studios, Albert Hall, Bridgewater Hall and O2 Ritz all set to host live music showcases, alongside a programme of international films at HOME.

With live music showcases, club nights and films on offer, audiences can now tailor their festival experience with a choice of 3-Night Festival Passes, 1-Night Festival Passes or 1-Night Venue Passes. Tickets for the film programme at HOME are now also on sale. The full line-up, schedule and tickets can be found on the WOMEX 24 Festival website. 

Explore the Venues

Aviva Studios

Image Credit: OMA. Courtesy: Factory International. Aviva Studios is a global destination for arts…

Albert Hall

Albert Hall is a Grade II listed Wesleyan chapel in Manchester City Centre closed and hidden…

O2 Ritz

The iconic Ritz Ballroom on Whitworth Street was built in the 1920s and has played an important part…

HOME

With five cinema screens, two theatres and an art gallery, HOME is an open and social space for the…

Your Ultimate Guide to WOMEX Festival 17 Sep 2024 -
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Your Ultimate Guide to WOMEX Festival

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Immerse yourself in a vibrant mix of musical genres and styles, including folk, roots, jazz and electronic, with artists representing diverse cultures and regions from around the globe. Whether you're planning your evening experiences or just curious about the amazing line-up at this…

A limited number of WOMEX 24 Festival 3-Night Pass and 1-Night Pass wristbands are now on sale. WOMEX 24 Festival wristbands give you access to multiple venues, all within walking distance, making it easy to move between gigs, meet friends, and enjoy the atmosphere.

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