The Mothership LAUNCH Event

Get ready for the Eighteenth Annual LAUNCH in Lancaster, PA! Powered by The CI Companies, LAUNCH 2026 will showcase over 100 incredible performances from talented artists, plus two days of engaging conference programming featuring industry professionals who are eager to share their knowledge with the next generation of pros and performers.

But that’s not all—We’ve got more LAUNCH planned for 2026! We’re thrilled to announce that the Third Annual LAUNCH Dallas will take place from November 5-8, 2026, returning to Deep Ellum, Dallas Texas.

Mark your calendars for the Eighteenth Annual LAUNCH in Lancaster, PA, this April 2026!

LEARN. PLAY. NETWORK. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy Tickets Here!
Thursday Commonwealth Showcase: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006477C7B6C14F

Friday Commonwealth Showcases: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006477CC03C646

Friday Heritage Showcases: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006477C9EBC3E8

Saturday Commonwealth Showcases: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006477CDA6C94B

Saturday Heritage Showcases: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006477CEB5CB33

Want to Perform?

Submissions for Performance Consideration for the Eighteenth Annual LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival in Lancaster, PA, April 2026 are currently CLOSED! If you missed the submission deadline, you can still grab a badge and join us for all the fun! Click the link below to find performance consideration for Dallas 2026!

LAUNCH Dallas 2026
ATTEND LAUNCH LANCASTER 2026

Attend – Music Only Badge – 2026

  • ALL Live Music Showcases, including Marquee (Thur 4/23 through Sat 4/25)
  • No individual charges ANYWHERE!
  • Easy in/out access, check out all the venues!
  • PRICES INCREASE, ACT NOW!
$39.00

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Attend – Weekend Standard Badge – 2026

  • Attend all Conference programming, free entry to Standard Live Music Showcases, 1/2 price entry to Marquee Live Music Showcases, (Thursday 4/23 through Sat 4/25).
  • 2026 LMC&F Compilation 2XCD
  • Attendee Swag Bag
  • PRICES INCREASE, ACT NOW!
$129.00

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Attend – Weekend VIP Badge – 2026

  • VIP Conference badge for entire weekend (Thur 4/23 through Saturday 4/25)
  • Attend all Conference Programming and ALL Live Music Showcases, including Marquee (Thur 4/23 through Sat 4/25)
  • Early entry to Marquee Showcases, come & go privileges
  • Enhanced Attendee Swag Bag
  • Festival T-Shirt
  • Festival Enamel Collectible  Pin
  • 2026 Conf & Fest Commemorative Poster
  • 2026 LMC&F Compilation 2XCD
  • PRICES INCREASE, ACT NOW!
$179.00

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LAUNCH MUSIC CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Check out the LAUNCH 2026 full Schedule! You can find all of our performing artists, participating venues, panelist bios and information, and the complete panel programming. Let us know what you’re going to check out!

LAUNCH Lancaster 2026 Guidebook

Check out the LAUNCH Lancaster 2026 Guidebook!

LAUNCH 2026 GUIDE DIGITAL

WATCH THE 2025 VIDEO

HOTEL DEALS

LAUNCH 2026 attendance + lodging packages at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square (attached to the Lancaster County Convention Center).

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