CIMA is returning to Hamburg for Reeperbahn 2026, running September 16 to 19, and is currently accepting applications from Canadian artists and bands to showcase at Canada House. Reeperbahn is one of Europe’s most significant music industry gatherings, drawing thousands of artists and professionals from around the world and offering direct access to Germany, the fourth largest music market globally. A potential pre-event showcase and business day in Berlin on September 14 may also be on the table for participating artists.
Showcase applications are free for artists. If accepted, showcasing costs are covered by the presenting partner, typically a provincial music association. Every artist applicant must have a business representative attached. Companies interested in the business mission without a showcasing artist are also welcome to apply and will be invoiced separately based on Hamburg and Berlin participation.
The application process has two required steps. Artists must complete both CIMA’s Canada House application form and Reeperbahn’s own artist application form. CIMA strongly encourages artists to apply as early as possible and no later than end of May to allow time for marketing, promotion, and funding applications. The Canada House showcase deadline is Friday, May 8, 2026.
Artists are also encouraged to connect with their local provincial music association, including Alberta Music, Music BC, MusicOntario, Manitoba Music, and others, to discuss export plans for the German market. Applications are open now at surveymonkey.com/r/CIMAREEPERBAHN26.