JUNE 10 · 11 · 12, 2027 / BOLOGNAFIERE
The WMF Music Fest is much more than a music festival: it is an experience that brings together live performances, innovation, technology, and culture into one major event.
Launched in 2022, the Music Fest has grown into one of WMF's most anticipated highlights, bringing leading national and international artists to the Mainstage and creating a meeting point for sound, creativity, and future vision. This continuous growth translates into an increasingly rich format that concretely connects music with innovation.
The WMF Music Fest features several key components designed to engage audiences, artists, and industry professionals: from Mainstage concerts by established artists to the Emerging Band Contest for new talent, alongside Talks & Panels on the Future of Music Stage.
Rounding out the experience are artist Meet & Greets, immersive activities, interactive formats, and city-wide side events dedicated to music and innovation, turning the festival into a hub where music meets the future.
Apply through our open calls or get your ticket to attend!
Daily Mainstage concerts featuring beloved artists. Past editions have hosted Dardust, Manuel Agnelli, Gaia, Irama, Ditonellapiaga, Big Mama, Samuel Romano, Valerio Lundini e i Vazzanikki, and Colapesce Dimartino.
The Music & Arts stage will host talks and interviews with guests and industry experts, alongside panel discussions on the future of the music industry. The 2026 edition featured a special collaboration with Billboard Italia.
Discover emerging bands selected through the contest across the expo area: throughout the event, attendees can enjoy live shows and performances on both the Mainstage and the exhibition floor.
Daily Mainstage concerts featuring beloved artists. Past editions have hosted Dardust, Manuel Agnelli, Gaia, Irama, Ditonellapiaga, Big Mama, Samuel Romano, Valerio Lundini e i Vazzanikki, and Colapesce Dimartino.
The Music & Arts stage will host talks and interviews with guests and industry experts, alongside panel discussions on the future of the music industry. The 2026 edition featured a special collaboration with Billboard Italia.
Discover emerging bands selected through the contest across the expo area: throughout the event, attendees can enjoy live shows and performances on both the Mainstage and the exhibition floor.
Every year, the WMF Mainstage hosts numerous concerts, shows, and live entertainment. Each performance is a unique event and an opportunity to introduce key themes from the world of digital and social innovation.
For WMF 2027, we want to hear your ideas to create an unforgettable show together: fill out the form and send us your show proposal for the next edition!
WMF - We Make Future is once again organizing the Emerging Band Contest for musical groups composed of young artists. Selected bands will have the opportunity to perform during the event and be awarded on the Mainstage in front of an audience that reached 75,000 attendees in 2026. The contest will be opening soon!
For the 2027 edition, just like in years past, stilt walkers, musicians, and jugglers will bring WMF to life with their energy, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere for all attendees.
If you have talent and the drive to get involved, join the WMF Call for Buskers: bring your art to the halls of BolognaFiere and help make the three days of the next edition truly unique!
