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Welcome to World Music Institute

Founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit, World Music Institute (WMI) has served as one of the leading presenters of world music and dance within the United States. WMI is committed to presenting the best in traditional and contemporary music and dance from around the world to enrich lives through the arts, promote awareness and appreciation of the world’s rich cultural traditions, and encourage cross-cultural dialogue and exchange. WMI presents virtually and at venues throughout the city of New York and depends on public and private funding to accomplish its mission.

For Group, Student, and Senior discounts, please contact us at 212-545-7536 Ext. 1 or at info@worldmusicinstitute.org.

Upcoming Events

Yuval Ron Ensemble 

Judson Memorial Church

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 – 8 PM

DakhaBrakha

Pioneer Works

Sun, Mar 1, 2026  – 8 PM

Zakir Hussain Eternal

Carnegie Hall

Fri, Mar 6, 2026  – 8 PM

Solas 30th Anniversary

Sony Hall

Sat, Mar 7, 2026  – 8 PM

FFNY – Tribute to Sabicas

The Town Hall

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 – 8 PM

Ravi Shankar Ensemble

The Town Hall

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – 8 PM

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Symphony Space

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 – 8 PM

Saha Gnawa x El Khat

DROM

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 – 7 PM

Yagódy

DROM

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 – 8 PM

Amjad Ali Khan and Sharon Isbin

Symphony Space

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 – 8 PM

Son Rompe Pera

Brooklyn Bowl

Fri, May 8, 2026 – 8 PM

Will Calhoun’s Mali Project

The Sultan Room

Fri, May 15, 2026 – 8 PM

Simon Shaheen w/ Mehrnam Rastegari

Roulette Intermedium

Thu, May 21, 2026 – 8 PM

Didem Bașar Levantine Rhapsody

Corpus Christi Church

Sun, May 31, 2026 – 5 PM

World Of Percussion Re-Imagined

Free Show – Outdoors TBA

Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek

National Sawdust

Sat, Jun 20, 2026 – 8 PM