Through the generous support of our valued donors, media partners, and friends of the festival, we can make certain that the festival remains free and open to the public. This helps support our mission of ensuring that readers of all ages and backgrounds can connect with visiting authors and each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally rich cities in the world. We are grateful for your support!
Please note, sponsors committed after February 26, 2026 will not be listed on printed festival materials.
Many donor advised funds, community foundations, and private foundations prohibit contributions that are eligible for benefits. Please check with your tax advisor if you are considering a sponsorship through one of these entities.
If you’d prefer to make a sponsorship payment by check, please include Book Fest on the memo line and mail your contribution to:
Luann Dozier, Vice President for Advancement
New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
1555 Poydras St, Ste 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112
For more information on sponsorship, please reach out to Denise Breaux at clandrieu@tulane.edu.
Best Seller Sponsor | $100,000+
- Naming rights to one of the festival’s premier venues (venues with 1,000+ capacity) or equivalent high-profile recognition opportunity
- Full page ad in festival guide
- Hotel stay during the festival at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (maximum of one room for three nights)
- Two (2) reserved seats in premiere festival venues
- Donor name and/or logo featured on sponsor signage throughout the event
- Donor name and/or logo prominently featured on the official Book Festival website
- 6 Platinum Patron passes which allow access to priority seating at all festival sessions
- 2 parking spaces at the festival
- Access for 6 to the Opening Reception, Author Reception Room, Festival Hospitality Area, and President’s Reception for Out of Town Guests
- Limited Availability
Title Sponsor | $50,000
- Naming rights for tent, stage, programming area, or featured session in McAlister Auditorium or Dixon Hall
- Half page ad in festival guide
- Donor name and/or logo featured on sponsor signage throughout the event
- Donor name and/or logo prominently featured on the official Book Festival website
- 6 Platinum Patron passes which allow access to priority seating at all festival sessions
- 2 parking spaces at the festival
- Access for 6 to the Opening Reception, Author Reception Room, Festival Hospitality Area, and President’s Reception for Out of Town Guests
- Limited Availability
Chapter Sponsor | $25,000
- Recognition in the festival guide
- Donor name and/or logo featured on sponsor signage throughout the event
- Donor name and/or logo featured on the official Book Festival website
- 4 Platinum Patron passes which allow access to priority seating at all festival sessions
- 1 parking space at the festival
- Access for 4 to the Opening Reception, Author Reception Room, Festival Hospitality Area, and President’s Reception for Out of Town Guests
- Limited Availability
Page Sponsor | $10,000
- Recognition in the festival guide
- Donor name and/or logo featured on sponsor signage throughout the event
- Donor name and/or logo featured on the official Book Festival website
- 2 Patron passes which allow access to priority seating section in premiere festival venues*
- Access for 2 to the Opening Reception, Author Reception Room, Festival Hospitality Area, and President’s Reception for Out of Town Guests
Note Sponsor | $5,000
- Donor name and/or logo featured on sponsor signage throughout the event
- Donor name and/or logo featured on the official festival website
- 2 Patron passes which allow access to priority seating section in McAlister Auditorium and Dixon Hall throughout the festival
- Access for 2 to the Opening Reception
Single Access Pass | $1,500
- 1 pass which allows access to priority seating in premiere venues*
- Access for 1 to the Opening Reception
- Limited availability
FRIEND OF THE FEST | $100
- Advance notice of festival programming
- Priority access to premium volunteer opportunities
- Exclusive Friends of the Fest gift
*Premiere festival venues include venues with 1,000+ capacity.
Many donor advised funds, community foundations, and private foundations prohibit contributions that are eligible for benefits. Please check with your tax advisor if you are considering a sponsorship through one of these entities.
