Hotel and Travel

As of December 29, 2025, the hotel block at the Sheraton is now closed.

FAI 2026 will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130.

Sheraton New Orleans
Rooms start at $199 USD per night

HOTEL BLOCK CLOSED

Conference Schedule Overview

Wed (Jan 21)

Daytime

Registration Opens

Evening

International Folk Music Awards
Official Showcases
Private Showcases

Thu - Sat (Jan 22 - 24)

9:00 am - 4:30 pm CT

Keynote, Panels, Workshops, and Networking

6 pm - 10 pm CT

Official Showcases

10:30 pm - 3 am CT

Private Showcases

Sun (Jan 25)

Evening

Closing Party

United Airlines Discount

We have a special partnership with United Airlines for discounted flights to New Orleans just for our event. Our attendees get a discounted rate for the flight, and Folk Alliance International gets a small bit of money back that we can use for staff travel. FAI 2026 attendees get a 2% - 7% discount based on the fare class. To receive the discount, please book using this link. The discount code is ZRCS482170.

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Hotel & Ride Share

Want to split the cost of a hotel room? Become a member and subscribe to the Hotel Room & Ride Sharing community blog, where you and others can post that you’re looking to share a room or a ride from the airport!

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Border Crossing Letter

To better facilitate your entry into Canada from the United States or elsewhere, please download and bring with you the Border Crossing Letter from FAI's executive director, Jennifer Roe.

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Tour Bus Parking in New Orleans

Buses may load/unload in front of the hotel on the Canal Street side or behind the hotel on Common Street. The Sheraton does not have bus parking on-site. Please visit https://www.neworleans.com/groups/motorcoach/parking/ for options.

If you are arriving by coach, please call the hotel in advance so they can be prepared for your arrival.

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