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WOMEX 24 Festival

Experience live music, DJs and films from across the world at this year’s Worldwide Music Expo.

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When
24-26 October 2024
Where
Various venues, Manchester
Part of the Initiative
Manchester Music City
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Immerse yourself in a mix of musical genres and styles, including folk, roots, jazz and electronic, with artists representing diverse cultures and regions from around the globe.

WOMEX 24 Festival will take place over 3 nights (24-26 October) at 5 venues across Manchester city centre - Albert Hall, Aviva Studios, O2 Ritz Manchester, HOME and Manchester Central.

With live music showcases, club nights and films on offer, tailor your festival experience with a 3-Night Festival Pass, 1-Night Festival Pass or 1-Night Venue Pass.

Anyone with a 3-Night Festival Pass will also gain access to the exclusive Opening Night concert at The Bridgewater Hall on 23 October hosted by Manchester icon DJ Paulette.

The full line-up, schedule and tickets can be found on the WOMEX 24 Festival website. 

  • All venues offer wheelchair spaces in designated areas. These are limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Personal Assistant tickets are available for anyone who requires support to attend the event and must be requested in advance.

    If you have specific accessibility questions or requests please get in touch at [email protected].

    Venue and event information can be found on the festival's Accessibility page.

  • WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) is the most international and culturally diverse professional music meeting in the world. Each October over 2,600 music professionals (including 260 performing artists) come together from 90 different countries for a trade fair, talks, films and music showcases.

    WOMEX 24 Festival gives the public a unique opportunity to access this prestigious music industry event and discover live music, DJs and films from across the world.

    Brighter Sound is the sector lead for Manchester Music City, the host partner for this year's WOMEX. We're also delivering the WOMEX 24 wraparound and legacy programme WE, THE LEADERS, to ensure a long-lasting impact beyond the event. 

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