Winter Music Conference Unveils Second Wave of Programming and Beatport Live Pool Party Lineups for 2026 Edition

Winter Music Conference (WMC), the world’s longest-running electronic music conference, has announced the Second Wave of Programming for its 36th edition, taking place Tuesday, March 24 – Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami.

Building on the momentum of its First Wave of Programming announcement — which introduced WMC’s two-track Industry and Creator format, the A&R Pop-Up Lounge in partnership with Label Radar, and the reveal of its three-day Beatport Live pool party series — WMC’s Second Wave of Programming expands the 2026 lineup with additional artist speakers, industry leaders, new panels, workshops, and full label showcase details for the official poolside programming.

WMC and Beatport Live Reveal Label Showcase Programming for Official Three-Day Pool Party Series at the Miami Music Week Hotel

Winter Music Conference and Beatport Live have announced the full label showcase programming for WMC 2026’s official three-day pool party series, taking place March 24–26, 2026 at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, the Official Miami Music Week Hotel.

Hosted poolside on the iconic EPIC pool deck overlooking Biscayne Bay, and produced in partnership with L-Acoustics, AlphaTheta, and FEVER, the Beatport Live series serves as a centerpiece of WMC 2026’s programming — bringing together forward-thinking labels, globally recognized artists, and emerging talent for three days of curated events that reflect the diversity and evolution of today’s electronic music landscape.

Each day of the series is anchored by a distinct label showcase, highlighting the vision and sound of influential imprints across house and techno culture.

Tuesday, March 24 – Beatport Live x WMC Present Mood Child (Official Opening Party): The series opens Tuesday with Mood Child, the imprint helmed by Sirus Hood and Manda Moor. The showcase features DJ Sneak, Manda Moor, Sirus Hood, Jean Pierre, and Ms. Mada, spotlighting a mix of underground staples and next-generation talent shaping the global house scene.

Wednesday, March 25 – Beatport Live x WMC Present Rekids (20-Year Celebration): Wednesday’s program celebrates 20 years of Rekids, the influential independent label founded by Radio Slave. The anniversary showcase features Danny Tenaglia, Radio Slave b2b DJ Minx, Doc Martin b2b Tal Fussman, and Anja Schneider b2b William Kiss — bringing together pioneering figures and contemporary leaders across house and techno.

Thursday, March 26 – Beatport Live x WMC Present Hot Creations x Three Six Zero Recordings: The series concludes Thursday with a collaborative showcase from global house institution Hot Creations — led by Jamie Jones and Lee Foss — in partnership with Three Six Zero Recordings. Full lineup details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Across all three days, the Beatport Live pool party series highlights curated label programming that pairs breakthrough artists with respected names who continue to shape the international electronic music community.

Pool party access is included with the WMC Pro Badge, with limited individual tickets available via DICE.