The place where music is invented, shared and elevated. MIDEM returns to Cannes for an exceptional 2026 edition.
MIDEM, the must-attend event for global music industry professionals, is designed as a unique and collaborative platform for exchanging ideas, collaborating and exploring new trends. It will bring together decision-makers from the music ecosystem, internationally renowned artists and those innovating to shape the future of music.
More than a trade event, MIDEM is a true celebration of music and entertainment in all its forms, offering an immersive and creative experience to all participants.
Four days of strategic agreements, in-depth discussions and spectacular live performances all under one roof. What began as a market dedicated to the record industry has become the essential meeting place for agents, managers, promoters, tech innovators and brand partners to exchange ideas, discover cutting-edge solutions and spot tomorrow's headliners.
solutions and spot tomorrow's headliners.
MIDEM LIVE
Because putting live music and artists back at the heart of the music industry is one of the commitments of MIDEM, every evening the doors of the event will open to the general public for exceptional concerts. Cannes will be transformed into a world stage where internationally renowned artists and up-and-coming talents will come together to deliver unforgettable performances.
More than a trade event, MIDEM is a true celebration of music and entertainment in all its forms, offering an immersive and creative experience to all participants.
Four days of strategic agreements, in-depth discussions and spectacular live performances all under one roof. What began as a market dedicated to the record industry has become the essential meeting place for agents, managers, promoters, tech innovators and brand partners to exchange ideas, discover cutting-edge solutions and spot tomorrow's headliners.
solutions and spot tomorrow's headliners.
MIDEM LIVE
Because putting live music and artists back at the heart of the music industry is one of the commitments of MIDEM, every evening the doors of the event will open to the general public for exceptional concerts. Cannes will be transformed into a world stage where internationally renowned artists and up-and-coming talents will come together to deliver unforgettable performances.
Opening times
Opening times
From 4 February 2026 until 7 February 2026 - Open on wednesday, on thursday, on friday, on saturday
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes is only 27 km from Nice-Côte d'Azur airport, find all the information on the bus lines going there as well as the timetables and fares and book your ticket on line on the website : https://www.niceairportxpress.com/fr/accueil
Whether you are in Cannes or in one of the towns of the Pays de Lérins agglomeration : Cannes, le Cannet, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Mougins or Théoule, easily reach the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès via the Palm Bus public transport network : https://www.palmbus.fr/
The SNCF train station is only 5 minutes walk from the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes.
