share your sound
At NC Folk Fest, we believe in the power of live music to connect cultures, tell stories, and move crowds. Every September, we showcase artists from around the world — and around the block — across multiple stages in downtown Greensboro. From roots to rock, gospel to global beats, the music we present is as diverse as our audience.
If your music brings people together, we want to hear it.
Why play With Us?
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VISIBILITY
Take the stage in front of 150,000+ music lovers. With multiple stages and nonstop crowds, your performance will make a lasting impression.
GLOBAL
CONNECTIONS
Share the lineup with an eclectic, international mix of artists and genres. It’s a space where musical traditions, innovation, and new audiences collide.
AMPLIFIED
Exposure
Get featured in our social media campaigns, livestreams, videos, and digital promos that reach thousands before, during, and after the fest.
Community
Impact
Be part of a mission-driven event that keeps access to the arts free for everyone. Your music supports a movement rooted in equity, culture, and connection.
Artist
Hospitality
We cover travel, hotel, and food, so you can focus on what you do best. Relax in our Artist Lounge with surprise perks like massages, legal resources, and wellness check-ins.
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PLAYLIST
Your music will be included in our official Spotify Festival Playlist, promoted weekly leading up to the event. Fans start listening early — and show up ready to sing along. Here is the 2024 Festival Playlist for reference.
"Honestly one of the best experiences for any artist who is starting off in their career or even developed. Would LOVE TO COME BACK.”
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
The city of Greensboro recently ran a music census to find out what live music needs to thrive here. The census captured key information about the local music economy to help the city and community make more informed, data-driven decisions to support the music ecosystem. You can explore the results here.
When you book the NC Folk Festival, you can count on a community that will show out to support you. You will gain new fans, and find a place that you'll want to return to again.