Showcase Applications Open: 2026 Folk Canada Conference

Showcase Applications are now open for the 2026 Folk Canada Conference (Formerly the Folk Music Ontario Conference), taking place October 14-18, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario!

Deadline to Apply: January 30, 2026

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Click here to read the FAQ

We're getting out applications earlier than ever this year! Our aim is to give selected artists much more time to secure funding, make travel plans, and be as prepared as possible for networking and booking opportunities at the conference. 

Showcasing at Folk Canada

Showcase at Folk Canada to get your music in front of Festivals, Venues, Concert Presenters, Radio DJs, Labels, Agents, Managers, Music Supervisors, and Talent Buyers from across the country and beyond! Folk Canada is Canada’s largest annual conference devoted to the folk, roots, and traditional music community.

The conference offers training, showcasing, and networking opportunities for artists and music industry professionals in Canada and the international Folk community, with customized programming for folks at any stage of their career, from emerging to export-ready.

For more information, please visit the links above, or contact us directly at info@folkcanada.com