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2026 Distribution Calendar


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This calendar outlines important 2026 distribution dates for SOCAN members, including performing rights, major live concerts, reproduction rights, synchronization distributions, cue sheet deadlines, and agreement registration cut-offs.

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Use this page as a quick reference to help plan your submissions and stay informed on upcoming distribution timelines.

Please note that some dates may be subject to change.

Performing Rights – All Distribution Pools Except Major Live Concerts

Distribution

Distribution Date

Cue Sheet Cut-off

Agreement Registration Cut-off

P2605-15

Fri, May 15, 2026

Past Deadline

Past Deadline

P2608-15

Fri, Aug. 14, 2026

Past Deadline

Wed, July 1, 2026*

P2611-15

Fri, Nov. 13, 2026

Fri, June 19, 2026*

Wed, Sept. 20, 2026*

Please note that some dates may be subject to change.

Performing Rights – Major Live Concerts

Distribution Date

Monday, March 30, 2026

Monday, April 13, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026

Monday, July 13, 2026

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026


Reproduction Rights – Quarterly Distributions

Distribution Date

Monday, June 15, 2026

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026


Reproduction Rights – Synchronization Distributions

Distribution Date

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

Monday, Nov. 16, 2026

Monday, Nov. 30, 2026

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026


Need Help?

Open a New "Support Request" Case in your member portal.

How to Submit a Case in the Member Portal

Email us at: members@socan.com or call the Membership Team at 1-866-307-6226


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