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!

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 the overall quality of life for New Orleans residents 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 from around the world.
  • 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.

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 & HOSPITALITY 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
  • Businesses or groups looking for fun opportunities for team building & client development

Fill out this form or email Karin Curley at karin@fqfi.org  to discuss performance and hospitality sponsorship opportunities.

Spotlight on: Performance Sponsorship Program

FQFI hires over 1,700 individual, local musicians every year, creating reliable, fair employment opportunities for artists. The festival is free to attend, but the performers are paid! The performance sponsorship program helps fund our talent budget, putting money directly into the pockets of Louisiana culture-bearers. When you become a performance sponsor, we’ll pair you with a specific act on our lineup based on your preferences and budget. Performance sponsorships begin at $1,500. Recognition includes fun engagement opportunities like the chance to introduce yourself and your sponsored band from the stage! 

Community-building, culture-affirming celebrations like French Quarter Festival are simply not possible without the support of our sponsors. Check out our current sponsors.

Get Started Today! Contact our sponsorship team to explore opportunities and craft a partnership that fits your goals. Fill out the form below and we’ll reach out with more information!