Live music industry gathers in Bucharest for East European Music Conference 2026

The East European Music Conference - EEMC will return to Bucharest between May 20 and 24, aiming to position the Romanian capital as a key meeting point for Europe’s live music industry. The expanded 2026 edition is set to bring together professionals from across the sector, from artists and festival organizers to policymakers and researchers.

Launched in 2017 in Sibiu, the conference has evolved into a platform at the intersection of live music, cultural policy, and education, addressing challenges related to sustainability, artistic freedom, and diversity in the industry, the organizers said.