WMC Opening Parade 2026

A vibrant start to four weeks of world-class music and show

Where the world comes together

Thu 9 Jul 17:00

City Centre Kerkrade

Opening parade

Not for sale

9 Jul

17:00

Not for sale

Mars and Show competition

De Mars- en Showwedstrijden vormen een spectaculair onderdeel van het Wereld Muziek Concours. In het stadion komen muzikale precisie, visuele kracht en choreografie samen in indrukwekkende optredens.

Sat 11 Jul - Sun 19 Jul

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Harmonieorkest | 3e divisie

De 3e Divisie Harmonieorkesten wordt verdeeld over twee dagen en brengt een breed internationaal deelnemersveld samen in Theater Kerkrade. Muzikale diversiteit en expressie staan centraal.

Sat 25 Jul and Sun 26 Jul

Data & tickets

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