Africa Rising Music Conference Announces 2026 Dates

After the stellar success of its 2025 edition, Africa Rising Music Conference is excited to announce its return to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg on 22–23 May 2026. With artist and speaker applications now open (deadline: 25 September 2025), and tickets officially on sale, ARMC is once again championing underrepresented voices and innovation in the global music ecosystem.

The 2025 edition broke all previous records, welcoming 1000+ registered attendees from across South Africa and the globe, representing countries including the UK, Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, the US, and beyond. ARMC hosted 76 speakers from 7 countries, with 58% of attendees identifying as female, further reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity. Over 140 jobs were created during the six-month build-up to the 2025 conference in areas such as content creation, sound, staging, and event production.

Tickets to daytime talks, workshops, and showcases are now available via Quicket. The first 100x tickets are FREE. Limited VIP tickets are available (includes exclusive sessions, networking, & lounge access).