If you’re part of the music, entertainment, or events industry, 2025 is packed with exciting opportunities to learn, network, and showcase your work. From electronic music summits to major industry exhibitions, this year’s top international music events are ideal for expanding your career, meeting potential collaborators, and connecting with experts across the industry.
Attending a music conference can be invaluable for artists, producers, managers, and industry professionals alike. Depending on your role, these events can offer exposure to new clients, investors, bookers, event organizers, record labels, and other key services essential for career growth. It’s a chance to make connections with like-minded people, exchange ideas, and gain insights from those who have already carved successful paths in the industry.
Networking may be the cornerstone of these events, but the benefits go far beyond that. Conferences and exhibitions often feature panel discussions and workshops on the latest industry trends and future directions, helping you stay up-to-date in a fast-evolving landscape. For artists, it’s also an ideal space to showcase talent, build a fanbase, promote new releases, and explore collaborative opportunities with other creatives.
With so many nations now hosting their own music conferences and events, there are endless options for expanding your network and gaining valuable insights. Read on to discover some of the most exciting and relevant music industry events happening across Europe in 2025 that are well worth attending.
In chronological order:
Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS)
Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Dates: 15.01.2025 – 18.01.2025
Focus: Emerging European music talent
Type of event: Showcases, conferences, panels
Website: ESNS
c/o pop Festival
Location: Cologne, Germany
Dates: 23.04.2025 – 27.04.2025
Focus: Indie, pop, and digital culture
Type of event: Concerts, networking, conferences, exhibitions
Website: c/o pop Festival
Music Industry Compass
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Dates: 08.05.2025 -10.05.2025
Focus: Music industry trends and innovation
Type of event: Panels, workshops, networking
Website: https://musicindustrycompass.com
Brighton Music Conference
Location: Brighton, UK
Dates: 28.05.2025 – 30.05.2025
Focus: Electronic music
Type of event: Panels, live events, conferences, seminars
Reeperbahn Festival
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Dates: 17.09.2025 – 20.09.2025
Focus: Music industry trends and live performances
Type of event: Concerts, panels, workshops, networking
Website: Reeperbahn Festival
Waves Vienna
Location: Vienna, Austria
Dates: 02.10.2025 – 10.10.2025
Focus: Emerging artists and industry networking
Type of event: Showcases, networking, conferences
Website: Waves Vienna
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: 22.10.2025 – 26.10.2025
Focus: Electronic music
Type of event: Conferences, workshops, studio sessions, club events
Website: Amsterdam Dance Event
Milan Music Week
Location: Milan, Italy
Dates: 18.11.2025 – 24.11.2025
Focus: Italian and international music
Type of event: Concerts, conferences, panels, masterclasses
Website: Milan Music Week
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