Key Takeaways
- Billboard Pro introduces a detailed calendar of music industry events.
- The calendar covers conferences, festivals, and networking mixers from July 2026 to August 2026.
- Events include major festivals like Montreux Jazz Festival and Lollapalooza.
Billboard Pro has launched a comprehensive music industry events calendar designed to serve as the go-to resource for professionals in the field. This new feature aims to provide an all-encompassing view of upcoming conferences, festivals, and networking mixers from July 2026 through August 2026.
The calendar includes major international events such as the Montreux Jazz Festival (July 3-18), the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York (July 28-Aug. 1), and Lollapalooza in Chicago (Aug. 30-Sept. 1).
Local and regional festivals are also highlighted, including the Windy City Smokeout festival in Chicago (July 8-12) and the Minnesota Country Club Festival in St. Paul, Minn. (July 9-11).
Networking opportunities such as the O2 Silver Clef Awards on July 9 and the BST Hyde Park festival on July 10 are also included.
Industry professionals can look forward to events like the Hot 97 Summer Jam in Newark, N.J. (July 24) and the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner in Nashville (Aug. 3).
The calendar also features international festivals such as the Iceland Eclipse festival (Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland; Aug. 12-15) and KCON LA in Los Angeles (Aug. 14-16), providing a global perspective on music industry events.
Katsumi Kuroiwa of Avex and Naoshi Fujikura of Universal Music Japan are among the speakers scheduled to discuss topics such as Japan's unique superfan culture and global ambitions, and the Bruno Mars publishing deal respectively. These interviews will be part of Billboard Global Power Players series.
The calendar is designed to complement Billboard’s existing offerings, which include news, charts, and analysis, making it a one-stop resource for music industry professionals.
