The music billing for 2026 is properly loaded. Heading the lineup are Yulia Niko, Kangding Ray, Kid Simius and Khainz, alongside a huge international selection featuring Anja Schneider, Animal Trainer, BONDI, Charles Levin (Soul Clap), CLTX, EDE, ELIF, Electric Indigo, Gespona, HOVR, Kalabrese, Meloko, Radio Slave, SKALA & Theologos and many more.
Alongside the internationals, a strong Swiss selection puts the local scene firmly in the spotlight, including Contenance, Domenico Ferrari, JAQUET, JOSEPH, Juli Lee, Sebastian Konrad, Samy Jackson and Rosanna. The result is a programme that spans everything from underground techno to melodic house and experimental sounds, wrapped around Zurich’s most distinctive cultural venues.
On the industry side, the ZMW conference programme continues to draw major names. This year features Gary Smith (ADE), Ralf Kollmann (Mobilee), Tom Thomas (Bootshaus), Yotam Dov (CEO of We Rave You), female:pressure Portugal, Emiko Gejic (BCK Berlin), Alex Bücheli (BCK Zürich) and Jay Ahern (AFEM), among many others.
2026 also introduces two brand-new industry formats. The A&R Lab pairs producers with A&R managers from international labels in a speed-dating format with direct feedback on demos, while the Producer Camp is a targeted development track for rising producers looking to sharpen both their creative and business game. The full programme is split across free Conferences, paid Masterclasses & Workshops, paid A&R Lab sessions and Off-Events, wrapping around the full week from Barfussbar to Wasserkirche to Kraftwerk.
In total, ZMW 2026 hosts 20 conferences, 21 masterclasses and 27 off-events across 24 locations, drawing an expected 20,000 visitors and 200 industry delegates from around the world. Ticket sales are open now via zmw.ch, with the ZMW Pro Pass at CHF 290 (full industry access) and the ZMW Festivalpass at CHF 80. See you in Zurich.
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