WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo), is excited to announce the full music and film line-up for WOMEX 24 Festival.

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.

Tickets

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.

In addition to enjoying more acts for less, 3-Night Festival Pass holders will get exclusive access to the prestigious opening concert at The Bridgewater Hall on Wednesday 23rd October. Hosted by Manchester’s very own DJ Paulette with artistic direction by Jenna G, the night will see performances from four artists that represent the breadth of Greater Manchester’s music scene – Agbeko, Dirty Freud, Heather Ferrier and Vulva Voce. 

WOMEX 24 Festival Line-Up

Adédèji (Nigeria) | Ali Doğan Gönültaş (Türkiye) | Amy Laurenson (Scotland/Alba) | Ão (Belgium) | Balimaya Project (England) | Barrut (France) | BIM (Benin International Musical) (Benin) | Buzz’ Ayaz (Cyprus) | Casapalma (Spain) | Cerys Hafana (Wales) | Chakam Ensemble (Iran / Palestine / France) | Clare Sands (Ireland) | Córas Trio (Northern Ireland) | Cristina Clara (Portugal) | D[Nowhere]J (South Africa) | É.T.É (Canada) | Ëda Diaz (Colombia / France) | El Laberinto del Coco (Puerto Rico) | Ensamble B11 (Venezuela) | Erol Josué (Haiti) | Ghazi & Boom.Diwan X Arturo O’Farrill (Kuwait / United Arab Emirates) | 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) | Rei (New Zealand) | Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet (Manchester) | Sahra Halgan (France) | Sara Curruchich (Guatemala) | Sarab (Syria / France) | Shauit (Canada) | Stogie T (South Africa) | Strange Boy (Ireland) | Tuulikki Bartosik (Estonia / Sweden) | Votia (La Réunion) | Zarina Prvasevda (North Macedonia)

From traditional music forms to the latest underground sounds, find out more and listen to the WOMEX 24 artists. 

Access

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is able to fully participate and enjoy the event.

All venues offer wheelchair spaces in designated areas. These are limited and reserved on a first come-first served basis. Personal Assistant tickets are available for anyone who requires support to attend the event and must be requested in advance.

If you have specific accessibility questions or requests please get in touch at info@manchestermusiccity.com. Further accessibility information can be found on the WOMEX 24 Festival website.

Photo Credit: Eric van Nieuwland