Beyond The Music Festival and Conference Announces 2026 Return

The popular Manchester event will bring together artists, executives, and innovators this October.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:15pm

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An abstract composition of bold, angular black shapes against a bright red background, conceptually representing the energy and innovation of a major music industry event.Beyond The Music festival and conference returns to Manchester this October, bringing the global music industry together for three days of discovery, networking and inspiration.Manchester Today

Manchester's Beyond The Music festival and conference has announced it will return from October 7-9, 2026, bringing together artists, executives, innovators and policymakers from across the globe for the annual music industry gathering.

Why it matters

Beyond The Music is one of the UK's leading music festivals and conferences, attracting top talent and industry leaders to Manchester each year to discuss the latest trends, technologies and business strategies shaping the future of the music industry.

The details

The three-day event will feature a mix of live music performances, panel discussions, networking events, and showcases highlighting the most innovative new artists, products and services in the sector.

  • Beyond The Music will take place from October 7-9, 2026.

The players

Beyond The Music

An annual music festival and conference held in Manchester, UK that brings together artists, executives, innovators and policymakers from across the global music industry.

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What’s next

Tickets for Beyond The Music 2026 will go on sale to the general public on April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Beyond The Music has established itself as a must-attend event for anyone working in or passionate about the music industry, offering a unique opportunity to discover new talent, network with industry leaders, and shape the future direction of the sector.