New venue, updated programming, and rooftop parties at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel.
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The Winter Music Conference (WMC) is set to make its official return in 2026, bringing the iconic event to Downtown Miami for its 36th edition. Now headquartered at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel — the Official Miami Music Week Hotel — WMC enters a new era with refreshed programming and immersive experiences.
Set across multiple days, WMC 2026 will feature two curated tracks, Industry and Creators, designed to foster connections between global professionals, emerging talent, and music innovators. Alongside panels, keynotes, workshops, and exhibitions, the hotel’s panoramic rooftop will host exclusive pool parties with top-tier DJs and label partners.
The program will also include the Bridges For Music × IDMAs Gala, a separately ticketed event celebrating impact and excellence across electronic music. Taking place on Thursday evening, the gala will unite Bridges For Music — the nonprofit supporting underrepresented communities through music education — and the International Dance Music Awards, the scene’s longest-running awards body.
Two badge tiers are now available: the WMC Access badge, which grants entry to all daytime conference content, and the WMC Pro badge, which adds access to rooftop pool events and sanctioned parties throughout Miami Music Week.
More information and tickets are available here.
