PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS THROUGH THIS PAGE ARE FOR ENTRY TO ALBERT HALL ONLY, ON THE 24TH OF OCTOBER. FOR FULL WOMEX 24 WRISTBAND PASSES HEAD HERE.
Discover sounds from across the globe at this year’s Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX), which comes to Manchester from the 24th to 26th of October, this prestigious music industry event will open its doors to the public with over 50 acts across 5 venues, including Albert Hall!
Immerse yourself in a vibrant mix of musical genres and styles, including folk, roots, jazz, and electronic, with artists representing diverse cultures and regions worldwide.
A limited number of WOMEX 24 Festival wristbands are now on sale. Choose between a 3-Night Pass and a 1-Night Pass to suit your schedule. WOMEX 24 Festival wristbands give you access to multiple venues, all within walking distance, making it easy to move between gigs, meet friends, and enjoy the atmosphere. Tickets for individual venues, including Albert Hall, will go on sale on 13 September.
Artists
Adédèji (Nigeria) | Ali Doğan Gönültaş (Türkiye) | Amy Laurenson (Scotland/Alba) | Balimaya Project (England) | Barrut (France) | BIM (Benin International Musical) (Benin) | Cerys Hafana (Wales) | Chakam Ensemble (Iran / Palestine / France) | Clare Sands (Ireland) | Córas Trio (Northern Ireland) | Cristina Clara (Portugal) | D[Nowhere]J (South Africa) | Eda Diaz (Colombia / France) | El Laberinto del Coco (Puerto Rico) | Ensamble B11 (Venezuela) | Erol Josué (Haiti) | Gnoss (Scotland/Alba) | Godblesscomputers (Italy) | Gwenifer Raymond (England) | House of Waters (Japan / Argentina / USA) | Jonathan Ferr (Brazil) | Justin Adams & Mauro Durante (UK / Italy) | Kabaka Pyramid (Jamaica) | Kamakan (Iran / France) | Katarina Barruk (Norway / Sweden) | Lenhart Tapes (Serbia) | Les Mamans du Congo x Rrobin (Congo / France) | Maraboutage presents “Indigo, The Cabaret Club” (World / France) | Mitsune (Japan / Germany) | MPeach (Venezuela / USA) | N’famady Kouyaté (Cymru/Wales) | Orchestra Baobab (Senegal / Benin / Togo) | Queralt Lahoz (Spain) | Rasha Nahas (Palestine / Germany) | Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet (Manchester) | Sahra Halgan (France) | Sara Curruchich (Guatemala) | Sarab (Syria / France) | Stogie T (South Africa) | Strange Boy (Ireland) | Votia (La Réunion)
From traditional music forms to the latest underground sounds, find out more and listen to the WOMEX 24 artists.
Credits
WOMEX is produced by Piranha Arts. Manchester Music City is the local host partner for WOMEX 24.
Partners
Manchester City Council, Brighter Sound, English Folk Expo and Marketing Manchester, Piranha Arts, Horizons, Black Lives in Music, Attitude is Everything.
Venues
Albert Hall, Aviva Studios, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Central, O2 Ritz Manchester, HOME (film programme).
Supporters
Arts Council England, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Manchester Airport Group.
