Become A Sponsor

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). Our signature events– French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and Holidays New Orleans Style – offer unmatched visibility and engagement with local, national, and international audiences.

Our festivals celebrate the city’s vibrant music, food, and history, 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 dedicated to sustaining New Orleans’ cultural economy. Sponsorship supports free, inclusive programming and helps local musicians, artists, and small businesses thrive. Partnering with us is more than marketing — it’s an investment in the city’s cultural and economic vitality. Learn more about our mission, purpose, and impact.

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Brand Exposure: Maximize your visibility with signage, naming rights, media mentions, and digital platforms.
• Direct Audience Engagement: Interact with a captive audience through experiential activations and on-site promotions.
• Community Impact: Strengthen New Orleans’ cultural sustainability and quality of life.
• Unique and Exclusive Access: build relationships with clients or employees via VIP 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.

Spotlight On: Performance Support Program

FQFI hires over 1,700 local musicians every year, providing fair, reliable income for Louisiana artists. Our festivals are free to attend, but the performers are paid! The performance support program directly funds these payments, sustaining the culture-bearers who make our city unique.

Your support keeps community-driven, culture-affirming celebrations like French Quarter Festival thriving.