The first Women in Music Global Summit will take place in Toronto from March 2–4, 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Week. The event will be held in person at the Allied Music Centre and TD Music Hall in downtown Toronto and available virtually through Zuddl.  

The three-day event will will bring together women and gender-diverse leaders from across the global music industry. This marks the first time the annual Global Summit will be hosted in Canada, reflecting the growing international presence and achievements of Women in Music Canada.

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The Global Summit is made possible because of the generous support of the Government of Canada, the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR), and Ontario Creates. We are also excited to have the support of sponsors – Amazon Music, Believe, CIMA, City of Toronto, CMRRA, DISCO, EMPIRE, National Arts Centre, Senyk Investment Management Ltd, SOCAN, TD Bank, Toronto Musicians Union, and TuneCore. Your commitment to equity in the music industry makes this possible.

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Location & Hotel

Event Location

Programming will be held in Downtown Toronto at Allied Music Centre:

 

178 Victoria St,
Toronto, ON
M5B 1T7

 

alliedmusiccentre.mhrth.com

Hotel

Hotel rooms are now sold out. Please email info@womeninmusic.ca if you need assistance finding accommodations. 

SONGWRITER IN THE ROUND

As part of the 2026 Women in Music Canada Summit, we invite Summit delegates to a special, intimate artist showcase celebrating the creative voices shaping our industry today. 

Join us for a powerful afternoon of live music featuring four exceptional women and gender-diverse artists: CJ Wiley, Molly Johnson, Billianne, and Ila Barker. Through deeply personal performances, each artist will share songs rooted in empowerment and resilience, offering insight into how songwriting and artistry have helped them navigate challenges, celebrate successes and tell their truths.

Access to the artist showcase is included with your Summit pass. Join us and partners SOCAN and TD Bank for a powerful afternoon of live music.

WIMC British Columbia showcase

The Women in Music Canada British Columbia Chapter invites Summit delegates and guests to an evening Mixer & Showcase celebrating connection, creativity, and the dynamic voices shaping today’s music landscape.

Join us on March 4 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Rivoli for a night of community and powerful live performances featuring Darrian Gerard, Lowkita, Rebecca Sichon, and Kailee Duggan. Each artist brings a distinct creative lens to the stage, offering performances that range from bold and genre-defying to intimate and reflective.

Beyond the music, the evening creates space to connect with fellow artists and industry professionals, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the depth of women and gender-diverse talent shaping the industry today.