December’s Bandcamp Friday generated over $3.8 million for independent artists and labels in just 24 hours
Artists, get ready to re-engage your loyal fan communities.
This Friday, February 6th, Bandcamp, the world’s largest online music marketplace and community, kicks off the first Bandcamp Friday of 2026.
After generating over $19 million for independent artists in 2025, Bandcamp Friday returns with the same artist-first initiative. As you probably know by now, on designated Fridays (see below for 2026 schedule), Bandcamp waives its revenue share, ensuring that artists and labels receive the maximum revenue from their sales during those 24 hours.
The most recent Bandcamp Friday in December 2025 alone generated over $3.8 million, and now in its sixth year, Bandcamp Friday has become a cornerstone of independent music support. What began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a short-term initiative has evolved into an ongoing movement that has generated over $154 million for artists and labels worldwide.
Here are the 2026 dates for Bandcamp Friday:
- February 6th
- March 6th
- May 1st
- August 7th
- September 4th
- October 2nd
- November 6th
- December 4th
And if you're looking for extra reason to support this artist-friendly company, read our report on how Bandcamp banned AI music from its platform.
Bandcamp is the premier online record store and music community where passionate fans discover, connect with, and directly support the artists they love. With the majority of revenue going directly to artists, Bandcamp fosters a communal experience with music discovery, where artists and fans support each other in a vibrant ecosystem. Bandcamp artists and labels release and sell a broad range of music products, including digital and physical records, vinyl, apparel, and merchandise.
