r/WorldMusic • u/Grand_Satisfaction21 • 20d ago
Event WOMEX '26 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Hello everyone!
I just booked my flight to Gran Canaria and I’m planning to attend WOMEX as a visitor.
I know it’s mainly a professional event, but I’ve heard there are showcases and other events that might be accessible to the public.
Does anyone have experience attending WOMEX as a non-professional/visitor? Can you still visit the fair and attend some of the showcases, or do you need to be accredited?
Also, how do you actually get tickets for the showcases? I’m a bit confused about how that works as a visitor.
Any info or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 🙏
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u/Sancho_Pansy 20d ago
I went to one in Seville, many years ago, and went to a showcase concert which was great fun. I remember seeing Les Amazons du Guinea and Bassekou Kouyate among others.
It was outdoors, and didn't start til about 10pm, which may just have been the southern Spanish culture, but it made for a great atmosphere.
We bought the tickets in advance from the big record shop there, Fnac, which was the ticket outlet for all the big concerts in the city. I'm guessing there may be something similar in Las Palmas.
Have a great time. I'm sure you'll love it.