Become A Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities exist for everyone from individual music lovers to small businesses to foundations and large corporations. Whether you’re a company looking to amplify your brand or an individual who wants to support what they love, partnering with FQFI makes a difference!
Sponsorship types
FESTIVAL-WIDE BRANDING PARTNERSHIPS
Interested in making a big splash for your brand? Contact us to find out what brand opportunities are available.
Opportunities include:
- Stage sponsorship
- Category Exclusivity
- On-site marketing activation spaces
Fill out this form or email Sabrina Cutaia at sabrina@fqfi.org to discuss asset and activation sponsorship opportunities.
PERFORMANCE Support & SPONSORSHIPS
Performance & Hospitality Sponsorships are a great option for:
- Individual music lovers looking to support our artists while having a unique & exclusive festival experience
- Businesses looking for visibility on a budget
- Foundations and socially responsible businesses looking to drive impactful change in our community
Fill out this form or email Karin Curley at karin@fqfi.org to discuss performance sponsorship opportunities.
Spotlight On: Performance Support Program
Our nonprofit events exist to uplift and sustain local culture-bearers; every year FQFI hires over 1,700 local musicians! Performance sponsors make it possible, helping us fulfil our mission and put money directly into the pockets of Louisiana performers.
Opportunities to support performances at Satchmo SummerFest begin at $250. Ready to be a part of the culture you love? Contact our performance sponsorship team for more information.
Community-building, culture-affirming celebrations like Satchmo SummerFest are simply not possible without the support of our sponsors!
Why Sponsor?
Amplify Your Brand at Iconic New Orleans Festivals
Align your brand with the heart of New Orleans culture by partnering with French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI). Sponsorship of our major events – French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and Holidays New Orleans Style – offers unparalleled visibility and engagement with local, national, and international audiences.
Our festivals celebrate the vibrant culture, music, food, and history of New Orleans, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees annually. As a sponsor, you’ll gain exposure and generate goodwill with a diverse and passionate audience.
Do Good for Your Community and Culture
French Quarter Festivals, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization – our free community events drive meaningful economic, cultural, and social impacts for our region and its residents, especially the artists who create our unique cultural identity. Learn more about our mission, purpose, and impact.
When you sponsor an FQFI event, you’re not just supporting a festival—you’re investing in the cultural and economic vitality of New Orleans. Together, we can create memorable, diverse and inclusive experiences for festival-goers while delivering meaningful returns for your brand and our community.
Sponsorship isn’t only about promoting a business – it’s about being an active part of the culture and doing good for the community!
- Brand Exposure: Maximize your visibility with signage, stage naming rights, media mentions, and digital platforms.
- Direct Audience Engagement: Interact with a captive audience through experiential activations, product sampling, and on-site promotions.
- Community Impact: Drive results for the local arts and culture sector by supporting local musicians and artists, contributing to the sustainability and preservation of New Orleans culture. Contribute to New Orleans residents’ overall quality of life by supporting free, inclusive, diverse programming.
- Unique experiences: build relationships with clients and/or employees via exclusive access and hospitality experiences.
Who Attends?
Our festivals attract a wide range of attendees, including:
- Locals and Visitors: A mix of devoted New Orleanians and tourists worldwide.
- Music Lovers and Foodies: Celebrating the best of Louisiana’s rich musical heritage and culinary traditions.
- Families, Professionals, and Trendsetters: Offering programming for all ages and interests.