NIVA ‘25 Conference
JUNE 23–25, 2025 | MILWAUKEE, WI
With over 1,300 attendees at NIVA ‘24 in New Orleans, we’re thrilled to bring our fourth annual conference to Milwaukee. Known for its incredible independent venues, this vibrant city will host panels, programming, and unforgettable performances. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on programming and registration. Read the press release here.
WITH OPENING PARTY ON JUNE 22ND
Let’s make #NIVA25 the best yet!
boltHotel Partners
Get a head start on planning! Special group rates for hotels in Milwaukee are available now for NIVA ‘25 attendees. Click the hotel logos below to book.
Aloft Milwaukee Downtown
Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel
Saint Kate The Arts Hotel
SpringHill Suites Downtown
Look Back on NIVA ‘24
Thanks to everyone who joined us in New Orleans! Check out the highlights and we’ll see you in Milwaukee for NIVA ‘25!
NIVA '24 in New Orleans marked the third annual gathering of the independent live concert, comedy, promoter, and festival industry. The conference took place across several iconic NIVA member venues, including Generations Hall, Republic NOLA, Preservation Hall, and Tipitina’s. Over four days, attendees participated in expert-led panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, and enjoyed incredible live music. NIVA ‘24 saw the highest attendance in the history of the NIVA conference.
JUNE 2–5, 2024
Come Join Us!
Become a NIVA member or affiliate member and join us in our mission to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent venues and promoters throughout the United States. NIVA membership is open to indepedent venues, promoters and festivals, while affiliate membership is available to all entities or individuals working within the live events and surrounding industries.