Attend FestForums® 2027

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Firsts & Future: A Decade of Festival Unity

FestForums® is back and celebrating a major milestone: 10 years of bringing the festival industry together! Join us February 3-5, 2027 at the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA for the premier B2B conference where festival producers, organizers, and industry leaders gather to learn, connect, and celebrate.

As we celebrate 10 years under our theme, Firsts and Future: A Decade of Festival Unity, we're looking back at how far festival and industry leaders have come and ahead to what's next. Come be part of the celebration!

What We Do

We connect you directly with the decision-makers from the world's leading festivals—all actively looking for solutions and sharing industry knowledge!

SESSIONS

We host panels, roundtables, and FED Talks (Festival Education Discussion) around the industry’s hottest and timely topics. 

NETWORKING

Our curated exhibit hall showcases festival services and companies. Get to know the sponsors and exhibitors in a relaxed environment.

ENTERTAINMENT

From cocktail parties to live music to special performances, there's something for everybody! We strongly believe in edutainment.

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
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Mar Monte Hotel

Three Days. Beachfront. Santa Barbara.

The 10th Annual FestForums® returns to the place we've called home since 2015: Santa Barbara, CA. Nestled along the sunny California coast, the iconic beachfront spot sets the perfect backdrop for three days of learning, networking, and celebration. Think ocean views, palm trees, and that unbeatable Santa Barbara charm.

1111 E Cabrillo Blv, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

 

  • The FestForums community brings together dedicated, inspiring organizers who are committed to making festivals more sustainable. Connecting with these event leaders empowers us to drive meaningful change together.”

    - Jess Markowitz, US Team Lead at Humanitix

  • "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

  • “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

  • “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

  • "There is simply no substitute for human contact and this event provides that. Festival Pro sponsoring Fest Forums was so worthwhile and the connections we made were invaluable. "

    Tushar Joshi, CEO of Festival Pro

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