WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) arrives in Manchester this week!

WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) arrives in Manchester between Wednesday 23rd – Sunday 27th October 2024!

WOMEX 24 Festival gives music fans a unique opportunity to access this prestigious music industry event, and discover over 50 live acts from across the world representing a mix of musical genres and styles, including folk, afrobeat, roots, jazz, reggae and electronica. 

WOMEX 24 Festival will take place over 3 nights (24th-26th October) at 5 of Manchester’s most iconic venues – Albert Hall, Manchester Central, O2 Ritz Manchester, HOME and Aviva Studios, the home of Factory International, with an exclusive Opening Night concert at The Bridgewater Hall on 23rd October hosted by Manchester icon DJ Paulette.

With Manchester Music City at its helm, and with English Folk Expo as an event delivery partner and Brighter Sound delivering the legacy programme, hosting WOMEX will put Manchester firmly front and centre of the international music scene.

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.