FOLQUÉBEC AT WOMEX 2026
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | October 21-25, 2026
FolQuébec at WOMEX 2026 (Worldwide Music Expo)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain) | October 21–25, 2026
Deep Roots. Bold Sounds. Boundless Connections.
WOMEX: An International Hub for Music
WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) is one of the leading international gatherings for folk, traditional and world music. It brings together artists, concert presenters, festival programmers, booking agents, producers and other music industry professionals for a trade fair, showcases, conferences and networking events. It is a prime opportunity to discover talent, build partnerships, explore new markets and plan international tours.
Folquébec: 25 Years of Presence and Support
Since 2001, FolQuébec has championed Québec’s folk, traditional and world music at WOMEX, where tradition meets innovation and lasting professional relationships are built.
From October 21 to 25, 2026, FolQuébec will bring together and support a delegation of Québec agencies and artists in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, reflecting the diversity, creativity and bold spirit of our music scene. Its shared Booth L9 will be a meeting point for international professionals eager to discover artists, connect with their representatives and explore new collaborations.
Through its promotional tools, expertise and network of partners, Folquébec supports artist representation, facilitates business meetings and helps develop new touring markets. Its goal is to turn conversations into lasting partnerships, performance bookings and new opportunities for international touring.
Discover the Québec Delegation
Meet the delegation’s agencies and artists at FolQuébec Booth L9 and discover their projects for international stages.
The Folquébec delegation
10 agencies united to help local talent travel
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La Déferlance at an offWOMEX Showcase
Represented by Agence Résonances, La Déferlance will perform in the offWOMEX showcases presented as part of the Northern Turtle Island Collective’s activities. This is a valuable opportunity for international presenters and festival programmers to experience the energy, virtuosity and bold creativity of this ensemble at the forefront of Québec’s traditional music revival.
The showcase adds to Québec’s collective presence and supports the group’s international development efforts.
The Northern Turtle Island Collective at WOMEX 2026
Joining forces to bring our music to the world.
At WOMEX 2026, FolQuébec renews its collaboration with organizations brought together under the Northern Turtle Island Collective (NTI), including Mundial Montréal, Small World Music, Sunfest and Folk Canada. Together, these partners pool their networks, resources and promotional initiatives to strengthen the international presence of artists and music professionals from Québec and across Canada.
This collaboration takes shape through shared exhibition spaces, professional meetings, networking receptions and live showcases. A highlight is the B2BBQ + showcases held on the eve of WOMEX, bringing people together in a welcoming, informal atmosphere.
Beyond raising artists’ visibility, the collective aims to spark new connections and collaborations, strengthen ties between markets and open doors to international performance opportunities.
What’s On: Meetings, Networking and Showcases
Tuesday, October 20 — B2BBQ + Showcases
The Northern Turtle Island Collective invites Québec and Canadian delegates and their international colleagues to its annual welcome gathering. This friendly evening is a chance to exchange ideas, share strategies and make new connections before WOMEX begins. Showcases will feature Bel and Quinn, Tara Moneka, DYSTOH and Wesli.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Welcome from 5 p.m.; showcases from 7 p.m.
Alboroto en Gran Canaria: C. Remedios, 10, 35002 Las Palmas de Gran
Bel and Quinn / Tara Moneka / DYSTOH / Wesli
October 21–25 — Collective Booths
Meet members of the Northern Turtle Island Collective in the WOMEX trade fair area. The booths provide a place to explore artist rosters, connect with teams and arrange business meetings.
Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 25, 2026
Welcome from 5 p.m.; showcases from 7 p.m.
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, trade fair — Booths N11, M11, N9, M9 and L9 (Folquébec)
Thursday, October 22 — Welcome Gathering for Québec and Canadian Delegates
An opportunity to get acquainted, reconnect with network partners and kick off professional meetings at WOMEX.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, trade fair — NTI collective booths
Thursday, October 22 — Folquébec × Mundial Montréal Reception
A reception full of flavour and connections! WOMEX professionals are invited to meet the Québec delegation and discover its artists and agencies.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, trade fair — Folquébec Booth L9 and Mundial Montréal Booth M9
Thursday to Saturday — Collective Networking Receptions
Join Northern Turtle Island Collective partners for informal conversations and new professional connections at the shared booths.
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, trade fair — NTI collective booths
Friday, October 23 — offWOMEX Showcases
Two performances are scheduled in Gabriel Rodó Hall: Ahmed Moneka and La Déferlance. These showcases give industry professionals a chance to experience the artists live on stage.
11:15 p.m.–midnight
12:45–1:30 a.m. — Overnight, Friday, October 23 to Saturday, October 24, 2026
Également à découvrir — Vitrine officielle
Diyet & The Love Soldiers are also featured in the official showcase programme at Sala San Borondón.
Friday, October 23
12:45–1:30 a.m. — Overnight, Friday, October 23 to Saturday, October 24, 2026
The announced schedule is from midnight to 12:45 a.m.; the calendar date must be confirmed before publication.
Meet the Québec Delegation at Booth L9
Looking to book Québec artists, discover new projects or explore a collaboration? Connect with the delegation’s agencies and artists at Folquébec Booth L9 during WOMEX 2026.
Meet our delegates. Discover the artists. Bring Québec music to your stages!
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Our partners
Nous remercions le gouvernement du Canada, la Fondation Musicaction et le Conseil des arts du Canada, ainsi que le gouvernement du Québec par l’entremise de la SODEC, pour leur appui financier.
