MIDEM 2026 – 60 years at the heart of the global music industry

From 4 to 7 February 2026, Cannes Town Hall, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes and Live Nation will be staging an exceptional anniversary edition of MIDEM.

For 60 years, MIDEM has been a unique event, revealing new talent and playing a major role in the international music industry. MIDEM celebrates 60 years of heritage and avant-garde, true to its mission: to connect those who make the music of today and imagine the music of tomorrow – artists, producers, labels, start-ups, media, platforms, brands and the public – in the same spirit.

Four days of reflection, professional exchanges and concerts where innovation meets creation in Cannes.

Published on 6 November 2025

MIDEM LIVE: an eclectic and vibrant programme!

In addition to professional exchanges, MIDEM brings Cannes to the rhythm of its concerts: MIDEM LIVE. International talent, a mix of genres, exceptional experiences and springboards, MIDEM 2026 is 4 days of concerts bringing together more than 10,000 people.

The line-up is as diverse as it is experienced – check out the first names:

ASAF AVIDAN & the Orchestre national de Cannes

FEU! CHATTERTON

WONDERFUL WORLD & l’Orchestre national de Cannes with Christian-Pierre La Marca (cello) and Julie Depardieu (narrator), Benjamin Levy (conductor) with images by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

Also on the bill: Nono La Grinta, Eve La Marka, SSSound DJs, More Girls Behind Decks, Lémofil, Rémi Panossian / RP3 88888888, La Tempête présente Hypnos, and many more to come! Special screening: The Greatest Night In Pop, directed by Bao Nguyen.

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