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300 leaders. 30 speakers. One agenda. Music Cities Convention returns to the UK this June — two days of keynotes, panels and working sessions on what music does for cities. Hull, 10–11 June 2026.

Music is no longer just culture — it’s infrastructure. At Music Cities Convention 2026, policymakers, city leaders and industry experts come together to explore how music drives economic growth, strengthens communities and shapes better cities. Join us in Hull this June.

Policymakers, city leaders, venue operators and music professionals from across the globe. One agenda: building better cities through music.

If your work sits at the intersection of music and place, this is the one event you need to be at this year. From music policy to venue protection, urban regeneration to nightlife economies — the Music Cities Convention is where these conversations happen.

The world's leading convention on music, cities and sustainable development. 300+ delegates. 30+ global speakers. Hull, 10–11 June 2026.

Two days of keynotes, panels and working sessions on music policy, urban development and cultural investment. Music Cities Convention returns to the UK with the world’s biggest and most important gathering focused on the importance of music in cities and places. European delegates save 40% on Music Cities Convention 2026.