Winter Music Conference returns to Miami in 2026; announces programming, rooftop pool parties, and the Bridges for Music × IDMA Gala During Miami Music Week.
Winter Music Conference (WMC), the world’s longest-running electronic music conference, makes its highly anticipated return March 24–26, 2026 in Downtown Miami. For its 36th edition, WMC will be headquartered at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel – designated as the official Miami Music Week Hotel – bringing together global industry leaders, artists, and creators for three days of education, innovation, and celebration.
This year introduces two distinct programming tracks:
- WMC // Industry: Panels, workshops, and networking for music professionals, tech innovators, and event producers.
- WMC // Creators: Hands-on demos, artist-led sessions, and career-focused workshops for DJs, producers, and content creators.
Beyond the conference rooms, the Kimpton EPIC’s rooftop pool deck will host daily daytime pool parties, merging community, creativity, and Miami’s signature energy. The week concludes Thursday night with the inaugural Bridges for Music × International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) Gala, a philanthropic celebration honoring excellence and supporting global music education initiatives. (Note: Gala tickets sold separately)
WMC 2026 Schedule Overview:
- Tuesday, March 24: Badge Pickup + Opening Pool Party
- Wednesday, March 25: Full Conference Programming + Pool Party
- Thursday, March 26: Final Sessions + Closing Pool Party + Bridges for Music × IDMA Gala
WMC’s return also organically bridges into Ultra Music Festival (March 27–29, 2026), creating a unified weeklong celebration of electronic music culture in Miami.
Badges & Hotel:
WMC 2026 badges are on sale now, with two tiers:
- Access: Full conference programming (no pool parties)
- Pro: Conference programming + all EPIC pool parties + select sanctioned Miami Music Week events
Discounted hotel rooms are available at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel while supplies last. More announcement – including speaker lineup, panels, and pool party partners – will follow soon.
Find more info and get passes at wintermusicconference.com.