The 6th edition of Ethno USA will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina, from September 10–21, 2026.
Ethno USA 2026 will welcome 30+ musicians from around the world, ages 18–30, along with a team of artistic mentors for an immersive 11-day music residency. Participants collaborate in a peer-led environment, sharing folk, traditional, and world music from their own cultures while forming a one-of-a-kind Ethnorchestra.
The residency will culminate in multiple public performances, celebrating intercultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and the power of music to connect communities.
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Applications close August 1, 2026 or until all 30 spots are filled.
Questions? Need info? Email us at usa@ethno.world