India International Music Week 2026 Unveils Full Artist Line-Up, Returns To Mumbai In February

India International Music Week (IIMW), a first-of-its-kind international music conference and showcase festival, has announced the complete line-up of artists set to perform at its 2026 edition. Focused on emerging talent and global cultural exchange, IIMW 2026 will take place from February 10–12 in Mumbai, marking the festival’s second edition and its return in India’s entertainment capital.

The three-day event will bring together artists, music industry leaders and professionals from over 30 countries, positioning IIMW as a key platform for discovery, collaboration and international trade within the rapidly evolving Indian music ecosystem. Alongside live showcases, the festival aims to create meaningful entry points for global music companies, organisations and talent looking to engage with India’s fast-growing market.

The newly announced artist line-up reflects IIMW’s global and genre-spanning vision. Performers include electronic producer, singer and writer Agenda Dei Buoni Propositi (Italy); alt-rock band BELAKO (Spain); psychedelic rock act Clever Moose (Indonesia); Indian soul-funk band Easy Wanderlings; singer-songwriter Edwin Raphael (Canada); art-pop rock band GiFU (Norway/Faroe Islands); art-pop producer .JNG (India); electronic jazz duo J-Silk (France); R&B pop artist Jasmine Kiara (Canada); singer-songwriter Jeremiah de Rozario (India); electronic R&B artist Milan Ring (Germany/Australia); alternative pop artist Naari (Germany); singer-songwriter Neel Adhikari (India); electronic producer PANELIA (India); soul, funk and jazz singer Ro Maiti (India); folk-pop artist Reuben De Melo (Australia); jazz and African soul singer Siki Jo-An (South Africa); experimental collective The Tamil Jazz Collective (India); pop-rock artist Tejas (India); and art-pop duo Two Summ (India).

IIMW 2026 will open on the evening of February 10 with a reception, followed by two days of conference programming and live showcases in a format billed as a first for Mumbai.

“IIMW was created to place India firmly in the global music conversation,” said Sushil Chhugani, Director at India Music Exchange. “What’s happening in Mumbai in 2026 isn’t just another edition,it’s a statement. It reflects the ambition and cultural confidence of a music ecosystem that has finally come into its own. This is about building real pathways for collaboration, touring and trade. The world is paying attention, and India is ready to host, collaborate and lead.”

The conference arm, IIMW Pro, will run on February 11 and 12 at the Museum of Solutions (MuSo), Lower Parel. Designed as a forum for high-impact dialogue and international exchange, the programme will address forward-looking issues shaping the global music business. Topics include strategies for entering emerging markets, attribution and royalties in the age of AI, the debate between building new festivals versus licensing established formats, infrastructure and capacity gaps across South Asian venues, and the rise of micro-community fan bases in India.

According to Rafael Pereira, Director at India Music Exchange, the 2026 edition marks an unprecedented convergence of stakeholders. “Whether it is industry bodies and PROs or the coming together of ministries including External Affairs, Information & Broadcasting, Tourism, Culture and Commerce for music trade and cultural exchange, there is no denying that history will be made at this edition. Come prepared for progress at IIMW 2026,” he said.

IIMW will also see participation from a broad cross-section of global and Indian companies and institutions, including Live Nation, AEG Live, British Council, EMPIRE, Desi Trill, Merlin, Rolling Stone, IQ Magazine, YouTube, BookMyShow, District by Zomato, Skillbox, Zee Live, IPRS, PPL, RMPL, GEMA, PRS for Music, EEMA, NRAI, the Services Export Promotion Council of India, WAVES Bazaar, among others.

The IIMW 2026 Showcase Festival will take place on February 11 and 12 from 6 pm onwards at antiSOCIAL and Epitome (Todi Mill, Lower Parel), featuring two evenings of live performances by more than 20 Indian and international emerging artists across multiple venues, creating a space for discovery and cross-cultural engagement.

With its expanded international footprint and sharpened focus on trade, talent and cultural exchange, IIMW 2026 is positioning itself as a cornerstone event in India’s growing global music calendar.