City of Music Conference 2026

Now in its fourth year, the City of Music Conference returns to London — Canada’s UNESCO City of Music — with an expanded two-day format! Taking place on Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12, 2026, this dynamic conference will once again bring together municipal leaders, policy makers, artists, music industry professionals and cultural advocates to explore the powerful role of music in building sustainable, inclusive, resilient cities.

Panels & Presentations:

Wednesday, November 11 at Wolf Performance Hall
Doors & Registration 12 PM | Conference 1 - 5 PM

• Public Programming - What's Working, What's Not
• Paul Seed Fund - Why invest in Music?
• Who Gets Heard? Gender Equity in Music Today
• Honest Talks About Sustaining Live Music
• Road Wisdom: Touring Artists on Survival, Success & Sustainability

Thursday, November 12 at Backstage Club inside Canada Life Place
Doors & Registration 9:30 AM | Conference 10 AM - 4:30 PM

• Les SMAQ Music Venue Trust in Montreal
• 10 Years of the National Music Centre
• Film Playbook: Lessons for Music Cities
• Building a Resilient Music Ecosystem
• Music on the Menu (Lunch Provided)
• Interactive Sessions: Behind the Scenes of Live Music
• The Music Box Downtown Lincoln's Music Incubation Project
• Sound Check: Climate Risk & Resilience in Canada's Live Music Sector
• Shaping Cultural Cities Through Creative Hubs
  

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