Last updated: September 9, 2026.
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IOMMa, the Indian Ocean Music Market, held its 12th edition on June 2–4, 2026 in Saint-Pierre, Réunion. Those dates have passed and the next edition’s dates and venues were not verified. The event combines public musical discovery with professional meetings, and those two forms of access should be distinguished.
Public showcases and professional appointments
The organiser states that its showcase concerts are free and open to the public. The 2026 professional programme included conferences and one-to-one meetings, with registration arrangements of its own. A public concert visit should not be interpreted as access to every industry session.
The showcase format offers a concentrated introduction to artists from across the Indian Ocean. Read the artist profiles and allow time for several complete sets. A short showcase is a particular presentation format, not necessarily the same programme an artist gives at a full-length concert.
Several Saint-Pierre locations
For 2026, Kerveguen hosted showcases on June 2 and 3. The closing evening moved to Ravine Blanche on June 4 through the event’s relationship with Sakifo. Professional activity also used the Cité des Métiers campus.
These locations describe the verified past edition. They are not an instruction to arrive there on assumed future dates. Once the next programme appears, match each event to its exact address and admission rule.
Build the stay around the evening route
Choose accommodation against the public concerts you intend to attend. If using a vehicle, check the new venue’s parking and pickup arrangements. Otherwise, confirm the late return before committing to a room described only as being in the Saint-Pierre area.
A professional visitor should also compare the daytime meeting venue with the evening showcase locations. A compact schedule of appointments can make an accommodation decision different from that of a leisure listener.
Pair the music with Réunion thoughtfully
Use the official Réunion visitor site to plan an extension that fits your arrival point and available time. Keep a substantial island excursion separate from an evening with several priority showcases.
IOMMa and Sakifo are connected, but they are distinct programmes. Do not assume that a professional pass, a public showcase or a closing event grants admission to Sakifo’s main festival days.
Before booking, verify the new edition’s dates, public access rules and any professional accreditation. Use the organiser’s own registration route for industry participation and keep the free concert invitation separate from unrelated travel purchases.
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Official sources
- https://iomma.net/
- https://www.iomma.net/venues/
- https://www.iomma.net/pro-access/
- https://en.reunion.fr/
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