India International Music Week (IIMW) has announced the first lineup for its 2026 edition, returning from February 10th - 12th 2026 in Mumbai with an expanded conference and showcase festival that further cements India’s growing role in the global music ecosystem.
Following a landmark debut in Goa earlier this year, which welcomed nearly 400 delegates from more than 30 countries, IIMW 2026 promises a broader, more ambitious programme built around collaboration, cultural exchange and global music mobility. Representatives from international organisations including PRS, EMEE and CNM attended the inaugural edition, positioning IIMW as a serious new player on the international showcase circuit.
The first wave of artists reflects that outward-looking mission, spotlighting genre-fluid talent from across India and the world. Announced acts include Indian soul-funk favourites Easy Wanderlings, experimental outfit Tamil Jazz Collective, pop-rock artist Tejas, art-pop duo Two Summ, and singer-songwriters Jeremiah de Rozario and Edwin Raphael (Canada). Also joining the bill are France’s electronic-jazz duo J-Silk, Berlin-based alt-pop artist Naari, Australian folk-pop songwriter Reuben De Melo, South African jazz and soul vocalist Siki Jo-An, and Canadian R&B artist Jasmine Kiara.
“IIMW 2026 is about giving emerging artists a stage and showing that music from India and beyond has the power to travel, connect and inspire,” said Sushil Chhugani, Director of IIMW and India Music Exchange. “Our artist selection reflects the spirit of IIMW - inclusive in genre, gender and geography.”
New for 2026 are expanded conference formats, innovation-led programming, multi-city artist tours and deeper engagement with both Indian and international music markets. Alongside live showcases, the event continues to act as a meeting point for culture and commerce, reinforcing IIMW’s role as a bridge between South Asia and the global music industry.
Tickets for IIMW 2026 are on sale now, with further artist announcements expected in the coming months.
