GETshow and İMEEF join forces in a dual-exhibition collaboration to tap into a doubled visitor base!

“Türkiye’s Only Music Industry Exhibition”

İMEEF 2026

THE MEETING POINT OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

2nd Istanbul Music Industries, Equipment and Sound, Lighting & Stage Technologies Exhibition

3–6 December 2026
Yenikapı Fair Center – Dr. Architect Kadir Topbaş Performance and Arts Center
Istanbul, Türkiye

ABOUT İMEEF

İMEEF – Istanbul Music Industries and Equipment Exhibition is positioned as an international-scale trade and interaction platform that brings together manufacturers, distributors, brands, technology providers, musicians, and other industry professionals from across the music industry.

The exhibition covers a broad sectoral spectrum, ranging from musical instruments and professional audio systems to stage and lighting technologies, recording studios, music software, and digital technologies. In addition, it aims to create an experience beyond the traditional exhibition model through panels, workshops, live performances, and professional business development opportunities.

The first edition of İMEEF was held on 4–7 December 2025 at Istanbul Yenikapı Fair Center. According to the official website, the first exhibition brought together domestic and international manufacturers, distributors, musicians, and industry professionals. The 2026 event is being organized as the second edition of the exhibition.

OBJECTIVE OF THE EXHIBITION

İMEEF aims to contribute to the sustainable growth of the industry by bringing together different stakeholders of the music industry on the same platform.

The objectives highlighted on the exhibition's website include strengthening international collaborations, supporting domestic production and innovation, increasing sectoral knowledge sharing, creating opportunities for young talent, increasing brand visibility, and positioning Türkiye as a regional hub in the music industry.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

İMEEF is not an exhibition intended only for instrument manufacturers; it targets the broad commercial and creative ecosystem that makes up the music industry.

The exhibitor profile includes: musical instrument manufacturers, audio-lighting-stage system manufacturers, recording and studio technology companies, music technology and software developers, DJ technology companies, instrument accessory and technical service companies, music stores, distributors and importers, e-commerce platforms, stage and event production companies, educational institutions, acoustic engineering firms, music publishers, film/advertising/game music studios, professional associations, domestic manufacturers, international brand representatives, independent producers, festival and event companies, and media and content production platforms.

The exhibition also includes music companies engaged in sustainable production and organizations operating in the fields of music therapy and health within its exhibitor profile.

VISITOR PROFILE

İMEEF targets both commercial decision-makers and creative and technical professionals in the music industry.

Corporate Visitors

International buyer delegations and trade delegations, instrument stores, wholesalers, distributors, online music sales platforms, music production companies, recording and mastering studios, festival and concert organizers, audio-lighting-stage companies, radio and television organizations, digital music platforms, film-TV series-advertising producers, public institutions, municipal culture and arts departments, conservatories, and educational institutions are among the target visitor groups.

Individual Professionals

Professional musicians, performing artists, producers, composers, DJs, electronic music artists, studio engineers, sound technicians, lighting and stage technicians, touring professionals, and other creative industry professionals make up an important part of the visitor audience.

WHY İMEEF?

İMEEF's exhibition model has three core components: trade, music and experience.

For exhibitors, the exhibition is positioned around opportunities to meet with national and international buyer delegations, reach industry visitors, hold B2B meetings with public and corporate buyers, develop distributorships and new business partnerships, increase brand visibility, and interact directly with artists.

The official program concept also highlights dedicated B2B areas, VIP meeting opportunities, media and press visibility, stand visits by experienced figures in the industry, opening protocol, and İMEEF Stage events.

İMEEF’S SECTORAL SCOPE

İMEEF's official product groups cover a very broad music and event technology ecosystem. The website defines 24 main product groups.

These are:

1. Stringed Instruments

2. Wind Instruments

3. Percussion Instruments

4. Keyboard and Keyed Instruments

5. Bowed String Instruments

6. Digital and Electronic Instruments

7. Audio Systems and Components

8. Lighting and Stage Systems

9. Studio Equipment

10. Accessories and Auxiliary Equipment

11. Microphones and Accessories

12. DJ and Electronic Performance Systems

13. Music Production Software

14. Music Education Equipment

15. Traditional and Ethnic Musical Instruments

16. Instrument-Making Materials

17. Stage Design and Decoration Products

18. Transportation, Protection and Logistics Systems

19. Acoustic Insulation and Soundproofing Materials

20. Music Lighting Systems

21. Music Publishing and Printing Services

22. Music Products Integrated with Consumer Electronics

23. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Product Groups

24. Game, Film and Advertising Music Products.

MEDIA CONTACT

Organizer:
Expotime Fuarcılık Hizmetleri ve Organizasyon Ticaret Limited Şirketi

Address:
Tekstilkent Trade Center A6 Block No:42
Oruçreis Neighborhood, Tekstilkent Avenue
Esenler / Istanbul

Phone:
+90 531 561 37 01— Levent Aslan—International Sales Director

+90 212 627 35 25

Email:
expotime@expotime.com.tr

Web:
imeef.com / expotime.com.tr 

(Source From:IMEEF)