India International Music Week 2026 Unveils First Artist Line-Up

India International Music Week (IIMW), the international music conference and showcase festival dedicated to emerging talent and cross-cultural exchange, has unveiled the first line-up of artists set to perform at its 2026 edition. The festival will return for its second year from 10–12 February 2026, moving to Mumbai, the entertainment capital of India.

The initial roster brings together a diverse mix of global and South Asian talent, including soul-funk outfit Easy Wanderlings (India), alternative singer-songwriter Edwin Raphael (Canada), electronic jazz duo J-Silk (France), R&B-pop artist Jasmine Kiara (Canada), singer-songwriter Jeremiah de Rozario (India), alternative pop artist Naari (Germany), folk-pop musician Reuben De Melo (Australia), jazz and African soulful music artist Siki Jo-An (South Africa), experimental ensemble The Tamil Jazz Collective (India), pop-rock act Tejas (India), and art-pop duo Two Summ (India).

“IIMW 2026 is about giving emerging artists a stage and showing that music from India and beyond has the power to travel, connect and inspire,” said Sushil Chhugani, Director of India International Music Week & India Music Exchange. “The artistry on display proves that South Asia is ready to be part of the global conversation, and our artist selection reflects the spirit of IIMW,inclusive in genre, gender and geography.”

This first wave of announcements reinforces IIMW’s mission of Global Music Mobility, highlighting genre-fluid, boundary-pushing creators across alternative, pop, rock, indie, soul, jazz and electronic music.

Positioned as more than just a music event, IIMW is a week-long celebration of music, culture and industry dialogue. The festival convenes global tastemakers, emerging artists and music-business leaders, creating a space where culture meets commerce. With the 2026 edition expanding across multiple venues in Mumbai, organisers say the festival will showcase the city’s dynamic music culture and creative energy.

Chhugani added that the debut edition in February 2025 “set a new benchmark for India’s presence on the global music map”, bringing together professionals and artists from over 30 countries and attracting nearly 400 attendees. “IIMW 2026 is only going to get better,” he said.

The upcoming edition will feature a more expansive conference and showcase format, new programme segments, multi-city artist tours and activations, and an even more diverse mix of global artists, delegates and industry leaders.