Music Technology Hackathon: Build a Creative App in 2 Days
Date: 16-17th May 2026
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Get ready for an epic 2-day challenge at our music technology hackathon in beautiful Lisbon!
Open to anyone: coders, product managers, musicians, designers, sound engineers, musicologists, and more. Join the Discord channel to speak with us and find a team.
Join us in Portugal's vibrant capital and collaborate with fellow attendees in groups of 3-4 to build a creative hack from scratch. You can select a challenge from one of our sponsors or build a hack of your own. Each team gets to decide what they want to build.
You will get access to cutting edge technologies allowing you to build tools faster. Experts will be on hand to help you with the technical parts.
Experience the unique creative energy of Lisbon while building innovative music technology solutions. The city's rich cultural heritage and thriving tech scene make it the perfect backdrop for this collaborative event.
Challenges
Challenge Details Coming Soon
We're working with exciting sponsors to bring you innovative challenges. Stay tuned for more details about the specific challenges and prizes available at the Lisbon hackathon.
Prizes
Grand Prize
Details about prizes and recognition opportunities will be announced soon. Winners will receive recognition, prizes, and opportunities to showcase their work.
Selection Process
Registration will open soon. Register to the event, answer the few questions, and we'll be in touch to assign you with a team. IMPORTANT: registering doesn't guarantee that we'll offer you a spot, we will prioritise participants working on one of our official challenges.
A jury will evaluate the best hacks at the end of the hackathon.
Each team will have 3 minutes to present their hack to an international jury at the end of the event. Winners will be announced right away. This is the ideal launchpad for new ideas and future startups.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and passion for music and technology in one of Europe's most inspiring cities!
About Lisbon
Lisbon is a city of contrasts, where historic neighborhoods meet cutting-edge innovation. Known for its vibrant music scene, stunning architecture, and world-class tech community, Lisbon provides the perfect environment for creative collaboration.
The city has become a hub for startups and creative technology, making it an ideal location for bringing together music and tech enthusiasts from around the world.
Join us on 16-17th May 2026 to experience Lisbon's unique energy while building the future of music technology.
Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors for making this hackathon possible.
About the Organisers
This event is organised by Music Hackspace.