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Visa For Music 2026 in Rabat: Africa & Middle East Music Market

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Visa For Music 2026 in Rabat: Africa & Middle East Music Market

Rabat 18–21 November 2026La rédaction MoroccoTravelBase Updated 2026-06-25

Quick answer

Visa For Music returns to Rabat from November 18 to 21, 2026 for its 13th edition. Both a festival and a professional market — the first dedicated to the music of Africa and the Middle East — it offers evening showcases, forums, industry meetings and concerts open to the public.
When
202618–21 November 20262027mid-November 2027 (dates to confirm)
Where
Mohammed V Theatre, Villa des Arts and venues in the Hassan district · Rabat
Type
Music · Music professionals and a public curious about new discoveries
Pricing
Accreditations for pros; tickets/passes for evening showcases
Getting there
Rabat-Salé airport; Al Boraq train; tramway to the Hassan district
Official site
visaformusic.com

* Official dates to confirm.

How to plan Visa For Music simply

Visa For Music works like a mini-trip: start with the dates (18–21 November 2026), choose a practical area in Rabat, then keep a short activity before or after the event.

Dates and tickets
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Where to stay
Choose accommodation in Rabat near the tram, train station, medina or venue depending on the event.
Add-on ideas
3 local ideas can complete the event: guided tour, hammam, boat trip, food tour, nature excursion or family activity.
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About the event

Launched in 2014, Visa For Music is a unique event in North Africa: it connects artists, programmers, labels and professionals from around the world, and offers a showcase for African and Middle Eastern music often missing from major circuits.

For audiences, it is a chance to discover dozens of emerging artists in showcases across several stages in the Hassan district, in the heart of Rabat’s mild autumn — an ideal time to visit the capital.

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Good to know

  • Professionals: request your accreditation in advance to access forums and the market.
  • Public: get a pass to hop between showcases across several stages in the evening.
  • November is mild in Rabat: ideal for visiting the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the Hassan Tower.
  • Stay in the Hassan district or Agdal to be close to the venues.

Tickets and activities

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Frequently asked questions

When is Visa For Music 2026?

The 13th edition runs November 18–21, 2026 in Rabat, in the Hassan district (Mohammed V Theatre, Villa des Arts).

Is Visa For Music open to the public?

Yes: while much of it is for professionals (forums, market), the evening showcases are open to the public via tickets or passes.

What kind of music at Visa For Music?

Music from Africa, the Middle East and the world, with a strong focus on emerging artists and contemporary creation.

Will there be a 2027 edition?

Yes, a 14th edition is expected in mid-November 2027 in Rabat; official dates are yet to be confirmed.

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