ESNS 2026 vs c/o pop

Official app for ESNS 2026. ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is Europe's leading conference and showcase festival, focusing on European music. From 14–17 January 2026, ESNS highlights and promotes emerging European talent while connecting artists, industry professionals and music fans.

Every year since 2004, the c/o pop Festival has transformed Cologne into an urban pop culture mecca. With hundreds of program items - from concerts in unusual locations to surprising experience formats - the streets and stages in Cologne-Ehrenfeld are transformed into a pulsating festival center - and at the same time the c/o pop Convention offers a central meeting place for the music industry - with space for creative exchange at eye level. What makes c/o pop special? The tireless desire to discover new things and experience unforgettable highlights together. Artists such as Moderat, Giant Rooks, Ski Aggu, Bilderbuch and AnnenMayKantereit were on stage here long before they had their big breakthrough. Instead of big headliners, the festival deliberately focuses on diversity and brings current pop culture right into the heart of the city. Open spaces, DIY events, performances and a lively market in Ehrenfeld make c/o pop special. With a clear focus on Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI), it promotes FLINTA* and queer artists as well as other underrepresented groups. Everyone is welcome here! At the same time, the c/o pop Convention offers practical keynotes, inspiring talks and workshops that deal with the current challenges and future issues of the music industry. During the day, it is a place for valuable impulses and networking, before celebrating the diversity of pop culture together in the evening.