# Folk Canada Conference

- Dates: 14 October 2026 to 18 October 2026
- Location: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Canada
- Organiser: Folk Canada
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

The Folk Canada Conference 2026 is a four-day event in Hamilton, Ontario, focused on folk music and artist development. It includes showcases, panels, workshops, mentorship programs, and discussions on climate impact. The event is designed for artists, industry professionals, and the folk music community.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.folkcanada.com/2026-folk-canada-conference)
- [Registration](https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/folk-canada-conference/)

## Sponsors and partners

- Department of Canadian Heritage
- Ontario Creates

## Where to stay

- **Sheraton**: 10 m from the venue, 116 King Street West
- **Homewood Suites by Hilton**: 230 m from the venue, 3 stars, 40 Bay Street South, Hamilton, L8P 0B3
  - [Hotel website](https://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/homewood-suites-by-hilton-hamilton-ontario-canada-YHMHWHW/index.html)
  - Phone: +1-905-667-1200
- **Staybridge Suites**: 350 m from the venue, 20 Caroline Street South, L8P 0B1
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/hamilton/yhmha/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1 905 527 1001
- **Arrival Inn**: 410 m from the venue, 1 stars, 175 Main Street West
- **Hampton Inn by Hilton**: 580 m from the venue, 7 Queen Street North, L8R 2T9
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yhmhmhx-hampton-hamilton/)
  - Phone: +1 289 246 7000
- **The Laundry Rooms**: 690 m from the venue, 18 Augusta Street, Hamilton, L8N 1P6
  - [Hotel website](https://thelaundryrooms.ca/location/hamilton/)
  - Phone: +1 905 529 0526
- **Signature Stay Inn & Suites**: 1.0 km from the venue, 210 Main Street East
- **Admiral Inn**: 1.6 km from the venue, 149 Dundurn Street North

## What people are saying

- [Early Bird Deadline Coming June 26 - Folk Canada Conference 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVZEQE96n5s)
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- [Canadian Spaces: Live From the Folk Canada Conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofNKdNjKwTA)
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