2026 Showcase FAQs

The Tenth Annual Mondo business conference and showcase returns to New York October 13-16, 2025, including panels, networking opportunities, and live artist showcases The Mondo 2026 conference HQ returns to the incredible Arlo Williamsburg Hotel on the North Brooklyn waterfront and live showcase performances at independent club venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Access to select virtual showcase content will also be available as a stream on YouTube. Our COVID-19 Policy: All Mondo in-person events will strictly comply with or exceed New York City, New York State and US federal guidelines. Accordingly, at this time Mondo does not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. However, with the health and safety of its participants in mind, Mondo reserves the right to revise its COVID-related rules and regulations at any time without notice pursuant to current conditions. Mondo is an indoor gathering with multiple participants. By attending and participating in our conference and/or showcase music festival, you acknowledge that your chances of exposure to the COVID-19 virus or other illnesses may increase and that you acknowledge and accept full responsibility accordingly. Mondo strongly urges but does not require its attendees to take all measures that may reduce the likelihood that you may contract COVID-19 or other illnesses, including but not limited to inoculation with vaccine(s) and booster(s), wearing a face covering, and practicing social distancing. Mondo urges all its attendees to consider this risk and to take preventative measures pursuant to your own risk factors, vulnerabilities and comfort levels relating to your health and safety. Mondo tickets will grant access to physical events pursuant to COVID-related requirements and venue capacity limitations.

Badges range from $249-$999* If you purchase your ticket early, you will SAVE $ We offer various categories of badges, including content segmented badges (for example Mondo’s CLE programming, inclusive of CLE credits, is available for individual purchase). Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to ensure you’re up to date on offers, advance ticketing discount deadlines and announcements. *Artists, students, educators, startups and independent music professionals will receive a 20% discount on a full-access four-day badge.

All tickets for Mondo events can be purchased via our See Tickets online ticket portal. Super early bird tickets are expected to go on sale in late November 2025. Click here for more details.

Yes. Please contact the Mondo group sales dept. for more information.

Yes, Mondo tickets can be purchased the day of event either online or onsite at The Arlo Williamsburg Hotel should you decide to attend at the last minute. However, day-of-event tickets may be priced higher than advance purchase registration. *Please note that certain portions of the conference, such as one-on-one meetings, are reserved on a first come first served basis, and may not be available to attendees purchasing tickets on or close to day of event.

For live events, you will need to present physical or mobile tickets/barcodes for entry to the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel and access to all events. For virtual showcase events, links will be provided on the Mondo.NYC site.

YES! Your badge gains you access to all general conference business events and festival music showcases. However, please note certain Mondo events, such as one-on-one meetings, are reserved on a first-come first-served basis with limited capacity. *Remember to sign up for our newsletter and check your email to get updates on our one-on-one meetings and networking sessions.

Access to Mondo's conference is also open to all ages. Entrance to nighttime artist showcases is subject to specific venue capacity, age restrictions and door policies. Please see notes on individual event pages and respective venue websites. Access to Mondo virtual showcase events is open to all ages.

Yes, tickets are transferable upon receipt of written request no later than September 29, 2026. Additionally, single day or two-day tickets may be changed to an alternate day no later than September 29, 2026.

There are no refunds permitted.

The Mondo.NYC 2026 music showcase festival will be held live at New York City independent venues as well as virtually via Mondo's YouTube channel. Artists can submit their applications for consideration to be live, virtual or both. All live performances are pursuant to the prevailing conditions consistent with all New York City, New York State and US federal COVID-related local policies and guidance. Keeping our attendees and staff healthy and safe is our absolute priority. The Mondo.NYC website and social media pages will be updated with news and announcements accordingly.

Yes! In addition to hosting in-person showcases in NYC, Mondo will host online pre-produced showcases from artists around the world from multiple music genres. All Mondo online showcase performances will be available to industry and fans alike, through exclusive links for FREE. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for updates, offers and where & how to watch!

The 2026 apply to play application exclusively on Groover is open now through June 30, 2026. Please click here for more information.

In order to attend Mondo 2026 live music showcases you will either need to either purchase a Mondo badge or an individual ticket to a specific show at a participating Mondo venue affiliate. Mondo 2026 online showcases will be available to the general public via our YouTube channel and other outlets at no charge. Make sure you join our mailing list to stay up to date with artist and lineup info!

Mondo online showcases will be streamed via Mondo's YouTube channel. Details on start times, line-ups and additional streaming sources will be announced on the Mondo.NYC site in October.

Please email us at info@mondo.nyc and be sure to connect with Mondo.NYC on all our socials.

Please note that all Mondo.NYC 2026 events are subject to change without notice. Terms & Conditions PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Mondo.NYC 2026 is a business conference and showcase music festival held live in-person in New York City, with select showcase portions streamed remotely, October 13-16, 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the “Event”). A ticket is required for each person to attend the Event. Event tickets (“Ticket” or “Tickets”) may also be referred to as “Badges” or “Credentials.” Ticket holder shall be referred to as “You” or “Registrant.” Mondo.NYC may also be referred to as “Mondo.” Your use of Event Credentials acknowledges that you have reviewed and accept these terms and conditions. If these terms and conditions are unacceptable to you, please DO NOT ATTEND THE EVENT. REFUNDS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Only Tickets obtained through official Event sites or Event affiliates shall be valid and approved for entry to Event. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be invalid, lost, stolen, or counterfeit and as such are void. Tickets are transferable upon receipt of written request to tickets@mondo.nyc no later than September 29, 2026. In the event of a stolen, lost or misplaced Badge(s), Badge replacement is the sole responsibility of the Registrant. BADGE WILL NOT BE REPLACED, REFUNDED OR CREDITED. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. A full Badge fee will be charged to obtain a duplicate Badge. Our COVID-19 Policy: All Mondo in-person events will strictly comply with or exceed New York City, New York State and US federal guidelines. Accordingly, at this time Mondo does not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. However, with the health and safety of its participants in mind, Mondo reserves the right to revise its COVID-related rules and regulations at any time without notice pursuant to current conditions. Mondo is an indoor gathering with multiple participants. By attending and participating in our conference and/or showcase music festival, you acknowledge that your chances of exposure to the COVID-19 virus or other illnesses may increase and that you acknowledge and accept full responsibility accordingly. Mondo strongly urges but does not require its attendees to take all measures that may reduce the likelihood that you may contract COVID-19 or other illnesses, including but not limited to inoculation with vaccine(s) and booster(s), wearing a face covering, and practicing social distancing. Mondo urges all its attendees to consider this risk and to take preventative measures pursuant to your own risk factors, vulnerabilities and comfort levels relating to your health and safety. Mondo, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to substitute any or all Event-related activities that may previously have been announced as live in-person events with Event-related activities viewable solely online via a content-specific URL on an interactive platform such as Zoom due to conditions relating to COVID-19 or other events of a similar nature or magnitude. By purchasing, accepting or utilizing Event Credentials you are authorizing Mondo to communicate with you, via your submitted email, information regarding the Event or future editions of the Event, its participants, partners and/or sponsors. You may unsubscribe to all such communications at any time. Mondo shall not sell or otherwise distribute your email address or other submitted information to third parties Mondo.NYC 2026, the Parallax Agency LLC or any of their agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, and representatives shall have no liability for damage or injury to the person or property of the Registrant from any cause whatsoever that may occur pursuant to Registrant’s attendance of the Event. Purchase and/or use of a Mondo Ticket acknowledges Registrant’s agreement to release Mondo.NYC 2026 and the Parallax Agency LLC or any of their agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, and representatives from any claims including but not limited to those that may be related to the COVID-19 virus or other illnesses or other events of a similar nature or magnitude. Mondo reserves the right to revoke Badges and/or Credentials, without refund, and expel a Registrant for non-compliance with these terms or if Registrant’s actions are deemed unacceptable or improper. Audiotaping, videotaping and still photography of any images of Event without pre-approved authorization in writing from Mondo is strictly prohibited. By attending a Mondo.NYC Event, Registrants acknowledge that they may be photographed or videotaped and grant permission to Mondo to capture a Registrant’s image, likeness, audio, actions or statements without any claims to monetary compensation. Entrance to live, in-person events occurring during Mondo are subject to specific venue restrictions and front door policies. Venue capacity may be limited; admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of 21 years of age is required at all venues unless otherwise noted. Mondo reserves the right to limit entrance to live, in-person events during the Event pursuant current COVID-19 conditions. Mondo, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to take whatever other actions it deems necessary to protect the health and safety of its attendees, staff and affiliates. Please visit https://mondo.nyc for more information.