DiasporaPublished: 28 October 2026 at 08:11

Latvia was the only Baltic country represented in the exhibition at the WOMEX music forum

The 32nd Worldwide Music Expo, known as WOMEX, took place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from 21 to 25 October. Latvia's delegation took part for the 21st time and was the only Baltic country in the exhibition section.

The 32nd Worldwide Music Expo, abbreviated as WOMEX, was held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from 21 to 25 October. The event took place in a city described as a meeting place of different cultures.

Latvia's delegation attended the forum for the 21st time. This year Latvia, with its own stand, was the only Baltic country represented in the exhibition section of the forum.

According to the review of the forum published by LSM Diaspora, Latvia's participation in WOMEX continues a long-standing tradition. The source gives no further details about the delegation's composition, programme or results.

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