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About the Folk Alliance International Conference

The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, is the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community (crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken Word, Traditional, Zydeco, and various fusions).

The conference will be held at The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in January 21-25, 2026.

The annual conference is the leading booking and industry event for the folk music industry (with 2,450+ registrants in 2025). There are approximately 165 official showcase acts curated annually through a juried process from a large and competitive pool of applications.

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How we refer to the FAI Conference...

FAI 2026
FAI 2026 Conference
#folk2026
2026 Folk Alliance International Conference
2026 Folk Alliance International Annual Conference
2026 Folk Alliance International 38th Annual Conference

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Official Showcase Applications Open

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Official Showcase Applications are open now for the 2026 Folk Alliance International Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana (January 21 - 25, 2026). Official Showcases are an excellent way for tour-ready artists to perform their music in front of festival bookers, agents, venues, record labels, DJs, and more. Selected through a competitive jury process, Official Showcase artists often book national or international tours, meet professionals to join their teams, and catch the interest of media based on these performances.
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⏳ Applications close June 6, 2025 at 11:59 pm CT

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Partner Link to Official Showcase Application Page https://www.folk.org/conference/official-showcases