FAI 2026: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
January 21-25, 2026
Hotel Booking for FAI Conference
READ THIS FIRST: Conference Hotel Change announcement from FAI's executive director, Jennifer Roe. (12/18/2024)
Conference Hotel Change FAQ
The Sheraton and Novotel are now sold out. There are rooms available at the hotels listed below.
If you have not yet registered for the conference, we suggest registering right away.
The following hotel blocks are currently open for booking:
DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal
Rooms start at $209 CAD / $145 USD per night
BOOK NOWHôtel Monville
Rooms start at $189 CAD / $131 USD per night
BOOK NOWOmni Hotel
Rooms start at $189 CAD / $131 USD per night
BOOK NOWHôtel Bonaventure Montréal
Rooms start at $239 CAD / $164 USD per night
BOOK NOWComfort Suites Downtown Montréal
Rooms start at $159 CAD / $109 USD per night
to book CALL 514-878-2711 & Mention Folk AllianceTime in Montréal
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Conference Schedule Overview
Wed (Feb 19)
Daytime
Registration Opens
Evening
International Folk Music Awards
Official Showcases
Private Showcases
Thu - Sat (Feb 20 - 22)
9:00 am - 4:30 pm ET
Keynote, Panels, Workshops, and Networking
6 pm - 10 pm ET
Official Showcases
10:30 pm - 3 am ET
Private Showcases
Sun (Feb 23)
Evening
Closing Party
Hotel & Ride Share
Want to split the cost of a hotel room? Join our community platform Chorus where you and others can post that you’re looking to share a room or ride from the airport!
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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