Once every four years the city of Kerkrade becomes the stage for the World Music Contest (WMC), one of the biggest wind music events and competitions in the world. Between July 9 and Aug. 2, 2026, around 20,000 musicians from all over the world participate and over 300,000 visitors attend the numerous concerts, shows and competitions.
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