AMERICANAFEST: 2023 Americana Music Festival & Conference

Celebrate the incredible Americana music community during AMERICANAFEST, our annual music festival and conference, taking place Sept. 19-23, 2023 in Nashville, TN.

For over 20 years now, our community has gathered in Music City for music discovery, industry insight, quality hangs and unforgettable times in over 70 venues. AMERICANAFEST brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars and industry professionals for five days of music and education.

Daytime conference activities and sessions are held at our host hotel, The Westin Nashville. Evening showcases are held at a host of prestigious music venues throughout the city.

Conference + Festival Pass Rates:
11/16/22 - 11/30/22: $325 Standard Rate, $225 for Association Members
12/1/22 - 3/2/23: $349 Standard Rate, $249 for Members
3/3/23 - 6/1/23: $449 Standard Rate, $349 for Members
6/2/23 - Walkup: $499 Standard Rate, $399* for Members
* All online pass sales will end at 12:00 AM CDT on September 17, 2023.; all Conference + Festival Passes purchased after this will be the full $549 walk-up rate on-site.

Festival Pass Rates:
11/16/22 - 11/30/22: $99
12/1/22 - 6/1/23: $125
6/2/23 - Walkup: $149

*Please note the Conference + Festival Passes will not receive priority access over Festival Passes into nighttime showcases. Everyone will be able to enter together.

* All online pass sales will end at 12:00 AM CDT on September 17, 2023.; all Festival Passes purchased after this will be at the $149 walk-up rate on-site.

Americana Music Association members can purchase conference passes at a discounted rate. Members will need a special code to access the Member Rate, which can be found within the Member Portal. Login to the Member Portal here.

Our full schedule will be available later this summer. 

We'll also be celebrating Americana music's finest during the Americana Honors & Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Ryman Auditorium. Tickets for the ceremony are separate and will be on sale at a later date. Any future updates about the Honors & Awards ticketing process will be posted here.

Questions? Visit our FAQ page here.

View our Refund Policy here.