Festival opportunities
Music festival artist applications worth checking
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Cabbagetown Festival 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
47th annual Cabbagetown community street festival in Toronto seeking musicians, bands, DJs, dancers, circus performers, and entertainers for its two-day festival drawing 100,000+ visitors.
NELA Music & Arts Festival
Sterlington, Louisiana, United States
Northeast Louisiana music and arts festival at Sterlington Sports Complex seeking musicians, bands, and artists for live performances with complimentary 10x10 booth space for merch/meet-and-greets.
SXSW 2027
Austin, Texas, United States
SXSW 2027 music showcase applications opened June 23, 2026 for all genres of signed and unsigned artists worldwide, with early-bird rate increasing September 1, 2026.
IBMA Bluegrass Live! Pickin' in the Park
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
IBMA is seeking local Chattanooga-area bluegrass and acoustic artists to perform at the free outdoor Pickin' in the Park stage during the 2026 World of Bluegrass festival.
Bellevue International Festival 2026
Bellevue, Washington, United States
City of Bellevue Diversity Advantage Initiative seeking performers and cultural groups for a free community festival at Crossroads Park; selected performers receive an honorarium, professional stage setup, and technical support.