Applications are open for artists and creatives to showcase at a variety of music industry events in 2025. Ready to take yourself or the artist you represent on the road? Read on!
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Alhambra Monkey Week (Sevilla, ES)
Dates: TBA
Application deadline: TBA
Every autumn, Sevilla transforms into a vibrant platform for measuring the pulse of the music scene and discovering new talent. For fifteen years, Alhambra Monkey Week has featured the latest in live music; their formula of short performances with a basic backline allows bands to showcase their talent to the public, the press, and industry professionals. Apply online via the Monkey Week application page.
Budapest Ritmo (HU)
Dates: April 10-12, 2025
Application deadline: Applications closed, check back after the festival
The Budapest Ritmo Showcase has a Central and Eastern European focus and a day set aside for emerging bands. If you’re into heritage-inspired contemporary sounds, that’s just their thing. Apply here.
BUSH – Budapest Showcase Hub (HU)
Dates: TBA
Application deadline: TBA
BUSH is dedicated to bringing the latest and most exciting performers from Eastern Europe – the Balkan to the Baltics – to the venues of Budapest.
Classical:NEXT (DE)
Dates: May 12-15, 2025
Application deadline: Book your spot by April 25, 2025
As the largest international event for classical and art music professionals, Classical:NEXT offers exceptional opportunities. Build valuable business relationships and network at the Expo, gain deep insights and practical, tailored advice at the Conference, and explore innovative artists and initiatives from around the world at the Showcases.
c/o pop Festival (DE)
Dates: April 23-27, 2025
Application deadline: Applications are closed.
The c/o pop Festival has been bringing national and international acts from the fields of electro, indie, hip-hop/rap and related styles to Cologne’s stages since 2004 – including both established artists and newcomers. In recent years, the focus has increasingly shifted towards national acts, but it is open to all.
European Jazz Conference (Bari, IT)
Dates: September 25 – 28, 2025
Application deadline: Performances are by bands from the host country, but you can apply to attend the conference.
The European Jazz Conference is a leading annual gathering of European jazz professionals, particularly promoters, cultural managers, agents and national/regional support organizations.
Focus Wales (Wales, UK)
Dates: May 8-10, 2025
Application deadline: Closed
FOCUS Wales is an international showcase festival taking place in multiple venues across the city of Wrexham, North Wales. The festival places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer the world, alongside a selection of the best new acts from across the globe.
Future Echoes (Norrköping, SE)
Dates: TBA
Application deadline: TBA
Future Echoes, Sweden’s leading showcase festival will feature around 100+ artists from around the world and a music conference with international speakers. The festival is held at several venues in central Norrköping.
Iceland Airwaves (Reykjavik, IS)
Dates: November 6-8, 2025
Application deadline: May 1, 2025
Halfway between North America and Europe, Iceland Airwaves brings together emerging Icelandic talents and the most promising acts from around the world. Every November, Reykjavik comes to life for a four-day conference and non-stop music.
jazzahead! (Bremen, DE)
Dates: April 24-26, 2025
Application deadline: Applications closed, check back after the festival
The largest international trade fair for jazz takes place annually in Bremen, attracting jazz musicians and aficionados from all over to network, exchange ideas, attend conferences and panels, and enjoy good music at numerous concerts.
Live at Heart (Örebro, SE)
Dates: September 3-6, 2025
Application deadline: Not listed.
Swedish festival Live at Heart showcases European talent of tomorrow and brings creative professionals together to inspire, learn and create. During Live at Heart, hundreds of artists, filmmakers, industry delegates and thousands of Live at Heart fans come together in the heart of Örebro.
PIN Music Conference (Skopje, MK)
Dates: 2025 TBA
Application deadline: TBA
The PIN Music Conference and Showcase Festival brings musicians and music professionals from around the world together to connect, learn, and perform. Applications for the 11th edition of the annual event are now open; apply via the online application form.
Primavera Sound Barcelona (Barcelona, ES)
Dates: June 4-8, 2025
Application deadline: Closed
Primavera Sound Barcelona is one of Europe’s most iconic music festivals, held annually in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Known for its diverse lineup, it blends indie, rock, electronic, and urban music, featuring top international artists and emerging talent.
Primavera Sound Porto (Porto, PT)
Dates: June 12-15, 2025
Application deadline: Closed
Primavera Sound Porto is the Portuguese edition of the renowned Primavera Sound festival, held annually in Porto. Taking place at Parque da Cidade, the city’s largest urban park, it offers a more intimate yet equally vibrant experience compared to its Barcelona counterpart. The festival showcases a diverse lineup of indie, rock, electronic, and alternative music, featuring both global stars and emerging artists. With its scenic setting and relaxed atmosphere, Primavera Sound Porto has become a key destination for music lovers in Portugal and beyond.
Reeperbahn Festival (Hamburg, DE)
Dates: September 17-20, 2025
Application deadline: Not listed
Since its debut in 2006, the Reeperbahn Festival has grown to become one of the most important meeting places for the music industry. Apply now via the online application form.
SoAlive Music Conference (Sofia, BG)
Dates: October 14-17, 2025
Application deadline: Closed
SAMC offers a packed schedule and an unparalleled platform for artists, music professionals, and enthusiasts to converge, forge connections, expand their networks, and elevate their careers. Applications for artists and panel pitches are now open.
SXSW – South by Southwest London (London, UK)
Dates: June 2-7, 2025
Application Deadline: Closed
SXSW London, debuting in June 2025 in Shoreditch, brings the spirit of the iconic Austin festival to Europe. The event will feature tech, music, film, and culture, with industry leaders, live performances, and groundbreaking discussions.
TGE – The Great Escape (Brighton, UK)
Dates: May 14–17, 2025
Application deadline: Applications now closed.
The Great Escape is one of the world’s most renowned festivals for new talent, welcoming artists from every genre and from across the globe.
TMW – Tallinn Music Week (Tallinn, EST)
Dates: April 3-6, 2025
Application Deadline: Applications closed
TMW welcomes artists from every genre and from across the globe to apply for a chance to play at one of the most acclaimed international music discovery festivals in Europe. Around 150 – 200 artists from various genres and scenes from all over Europe and beyond in Tallinn’s best venues play to an audience of around 15,000 people and to 1,000 music industry professionals from international markets and the Baltic-Nordic region.
VIVA SOUNDS (Gothenburg, SE)
Dates: November 27-29, 2025
Application deadline: Not listed
VIVA SOUNDS is a club festival and music conference in Gothenburg. The festival runs in six venues and aims to bring the local scene together with national and international guests in Sweden. In their own words: “It’s still all about smiles, shows and sticky floors.”
Waves Festival (Vienna, AT)
Dates: October 2-4, 2025
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Waves is an annual music festival and conference that takes place in Austria’s capital, celebrating emerging artists and innovative sounds from around the world. Known for its mix of indie, electronic, and alternative music, it transforms Vienna into a hub for creative exchange, featuring performances in clubs, concert halls, and unique urban spaces. Alongside the music showcases, the festival hosts a conference focusing on industry trends, networking, and cultural dialogue, making it a key event for music professionals and fans alike.
WOMEX (Tampere, Finland)
Dates: October 22-26, 2025
Application deadline: Closed
WOMEX – the Worldwide Music Expo – is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and showcase concerts.
2026…
ESNS – Eurosonic Noorderslag (Groningen, NL)
Dates: January 14-17, 2026
Application deadline: TBA
ESNS is the premiere exchange and networking event for European music, with a proven track record of helping new and upcoming acts break into the international music scene. ESNS attracts over 4000 delegates each year, including representatives of more than 400 international festivals.
MENT Festival (Ljubljana, SI)
Dates: February 18 – 21, 2026
Application deadline: TBA
MENT is one of the leading showcase festivals and music conferences in Central and Eastern Europe, and the largest event of its kind in the region.
Musexpo (Burbank, CA, USA)
Dates: March 2026
Application deadline: TBD
MUSEXPO is one of the world’s top music business conferences and artist showcase events. It stands at the forefront of innovation, creativity, and connectivity with its premiere panels, keynotes, networking, showcases, and awards events. MUSEXPO gives you access to key decision-makers, influencers, and some of the leading international music companies.
SPIKE (Plovdiv, BG)
Dates: TBA 2026 (The 2025 edition of SPIKE is cancelled.)
Application deadline: TBA
SPIKE is a showcase festival and conference offering opportunities for networking, team-building, and development to artists and music professionals.
Square Festival (Braga, PT)
Dates: TBD
Application deadline: TBD
In celebration of its status as Portuguese cultural capital in 2025, the city of Braga has launched the Square showcase festival, a representative and diverse event focusing on the continents bordering the Atlantic Ocean – Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
SXSW – South by Southwest (Austin, USA)
Dates: March 12-18, 2026
Application Deadline: TBA
SXSW Austin is an annual festival and conference that celebrates the intersection of technology, film, music, and culture. Held in Austin, Texas, SXSW features keynote speakers, film screenings, live music showcases, and interactive media exhibitions. It attracts innovators, artists, and industry leaders from around the world, making it a hub for networking, creative exchange, and emerging trends. Founded in 1987, the event has grown into one of the most influential cultural gatherings, known for launching startups, debuting groundbreaking films, and showcasing cutting-edge music acts.
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