WMC 2026 launches presale for anniversary flag and official programme book
Kerkrade, April 16th.
Preparations for the 75th anniversary of the World Music Contest 2026 are well underway, and from now on fans can already start preparing for a special festival summer. WMC Kerkrade has launched the exclusive presale of two highly anticipated anniversary items: the official WMC 2026 anniversary flag and the WMC 2026 programme book.
With this presale, residents of Kerkrade and the Parkstad region, music lovers, participants and international visitors can secure two unique WMC items that are essential for the festival experience.
The official WMC 2026 anniversary flag: show the world you celebrate WMC
The WMC flag has been a familiar sight in Kerkrade for generations. In this anniversary year, the tradition gains extra meaning with a special edition featuring Viva la Vida, the colourful mascot of WMC 2026.
This flag is not only meant for homes and flagpoles in Kerkrade and the surrounding area. Participants, musicians and supporters from the Netherlands and abroad can now order their own WMC flag, perfect for bringing the WMC atmosphere into rehearsal spaces, clubhouses or music rooms months before the festival begins.
During the event, the flags are traditionally very popular and often sell out quickly. This presale offers the perfect opportunity to secure your original WMC 2026 flag in time.
Order information anniversary flag
- €35 per item
- Order via WMC.nl
- Presale until April 30, 2026
- Delivery by post in the week of June 8, 2026
- Limited availability in Kerkrade after the presale
The official WMC 2026 programme book: your complete festival guide
For visitors, participants and true WMC followers, the programme book is an essential companion during the festival. The official WMC 2026 programme book contains a complete overview of all contests, concerts and activities.
It also features detailed musical programmes of orchestras, bands and ensembles from around the world, as well as practical score sheets where visitors can note and track results themselves.
Order information programme book
- €13.95 per item
- Order via WMC.nl
- Presale until April 30, 2026
- Delivered to your home in the week of June 1, 2026
- Available from June in the ticket shop in Kerkrade on selected sales days
Don’t miss the presale
With this exclusive presale, WMC gives everyone the opportunity to get into the anniversary spirit well before the festival begins.
Order in time via WMC.nl and make sure you don’t miss anything of WMC 2026.