Hotel and Travel

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

When you register for the conference a booking link for the Sheraton New Orleans will be sent to you directly. The booking link is currently only available to registered attendees of FAI 2026.

Additional hotels will open for booking soon.

Sheraton New Orleans
Rooms start at $199 USD per night

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

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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Hotel Booking for FAI Conference

Sheraton New Orleans Rooms start at $199 USD per night

Conference Schedule Overview

Hotel & Ride Share

Border Crossing Letter

Sheraton New Orleans
Rooms start at $199 USD per night