CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Folk Canada Conference, taking place October 14–18 at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada!
For more information about this year's conference and to register, click here.
ABOUT THE FOLK CANADA CONFERENCE
The first Folk Canada conference gathering was in 1986, when our six founding festivals gathered to create the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF). Since then, we've been gathering every year to support and connect the folk music sector in Canada, becoming one of the the largest music industry events in the country. The Folk Canada Conference (formerly the Folk Music Ontario Conference) connects artists and presenters through showcasing, one-on-one meetings, networking, peer sessions, panels, mentorship, and other career development opportunities.
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The Folk Canada Conference is the premiere networking event for the Canadian Folk Music community, and we welcome international participation by artists and industry delegates. Networking opportunities through receptions, gatherings, and our online Lightning Talks help you connect with other delegates to do business and develop relationships.
Showcases are an integral way to facilitate discovery and opportunities for artists at any stage in their career. Official Showcases are selected by a jury of industry professionals through an open application process. Spotlight Showcases can be applied for or presented through our industry partnership program.
PAST CONFERENCES
2025 CONFERENCE
​The 2025 Folk Music Ontario Conference took place in person from October 15-19th and was hosted at the Delta Hotel Ottawa City Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Over 1,100 attendees from 15 different countries joined us in the Nation's capital for eclectic showcases, learning opportunities, and networking with their peers.
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Click the following links to learn more about the 2025 Conference:
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2025 CONFERENCE REPORT
2024 CONFERENCE
​The 2024 Conference took place in person from October 3-6th and was hosted at the Delta Hotels Toronto in Mississauga, Ontario.
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Over 800 attendees enjoyed insightful panels, hands-on workshops, dazzling showcases, and fruitful networking sessions.
2024 CONFERENCE REPORT
2023 CONFERENCE
​The 2023 Conference took place in person from October 12-15th and was hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in London, Ontario.
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Building on the success of the 2022 event, the conference welcomed over 700 people for networking, sharing, jamming, and celebrating the ever-growing Canadian Folk community.
The 2022 conference took place October 13-16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in London, Ontario.
The Conference featured showcases for artists to perform before industry professionals, enhancing visibility and connections. Attendees engaged in professional development through panels, workshops, and discussions led by experts, sharing insights and practices. Networking opportunities flourished with structured meetings and casual receptions, creating a vibrant atmosphere for collaboration. The DoubleTree ballroom served as a central hub, promoting spontaneous interactions and making the event a vital gathering for the Folk community.​​
2022 CONFERENCE
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