Attend FestForums 2026

February 11-13th, 2026 | Mar Monte Hotel | Santa Barbara, CA

Since 2015, FestForums has been the only North American event exclusively serving the festival industry and community. We’ve held extraordinary conferences in New York, San Francisco and Santa Barbara.

Attendees come from ALL OVER THE WORLD!

Including the United States (CA, TX, OH, TN, WA, AZ, NY, FL, MO, just to name a few) as well as Nigeria, Haiti, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, and many more.

A large conference room filled with people attending a panel discussion. Six panelists seated on stage with screens displaying presentation slides. The room has decorative lighting and a wood-beamed ceiling.

6,500+

attendees

3,000+

festivals

900+

speakers

  • "It is a well-run conference. And I’ve spoken at them all, but this one is really good!"

    Kevin Lyman, Founder & CEO, Vans Warped Tour

  • "I had the honor of speaking at FestForums® and meeting so many wonderful people across the Music and Film industry! From people in reggae to country to puerto rican festivals, and more, there were people from all parts of the world that are shaping the industry and making it what it is today.” 

    Tiffany Baez, Founder of TikTrendz Digital

  • “FestForums® is a great way for us to share our message about safety, sustainability, sponsorship, and the general need for change.”

    Brett Smiley, Founder/President of conCHAIRto

  • “In the B2B part of events, it’s pretty competitive and cutthroat, I found this festival world very refreshing- passion and fun first, business important but it’s not the “why”- serving the community was #1.”

    Katie Dominesey, Founder & Principal, Neon Sandcastle

  • “FestForums is my absolutely favorite professional "get-together" not only because it's where festivals and artists converge, but it's also where lifelong friendships and collaborations are possible, memorable moments are everywhere day and night, and where breakfasts, cocktail parties and special "off campus" excitements bring everyone together in celebration of movers and shakers and each other.”

    Linda Yelnick, Artist Management

  • “I truly enjoyed speaking at and attending the conference. I made a few new connections and attended what I found to be really interesting panels. Congrats on a successful conference and I look forward to coming back.”

    Bradley Tucker, Dayglo Presents

  • “We so enjoyed ourselves and made some invaluable connections that will lead us to serve our community in big, big ways. Looking forward to next year already.”

    Kailey Ware Partnerships & Operations Manager, Totem

Man singing into a microphone in front of six women in silver jackets performing on a stage at night.

An Event to Remember

We specialize in creative memories filled with surprise and delight. Join us for unique experiences all along California’s Riviera, just steps from the ocean.

*Pictured is Skip Martin, a musician

Two men holding a colorful glass award at an event with a Delta and FEST forward logos in the background.

During the Day

Join us for amazing speakers, compelling content, and learn about the ever-changing festival & live-events industry.

*Pictured are Alice Cooper & Shep Gordon

People gathering at a festival event in a vertical layout, with a second-floor balcony overlooking a crowded first-floor area with tables and people, illuminated by purple and pink lights.

During the Evening

Experience food and wine events with rock-and-roll hall-of-famers while you rub elbows at exclusive high level cocktails parties.

*Pictured - Opening Night Party: Artist Showcase by Voracious Records

People walking through an interactive digital art exhibit with colorful projections and light effects on the walls and floor.

Latest in Fest Tech

One stop shop for hand-curated vendors offering the latest technology.

*Pictured - projection mapping experience