Sponsorship Categories 2026
WAFI 2026 offers diverse sponsorship packages to accommodate brands, organizations, and institutions looking to support arts, culture, and tourism in Warri while gaining visibility and engagement with a vibrant audience.
Sponsor Category 1
Title Sponsor
- Exclusive naming rights: e.g., “[Brand Name] presents Warri Arts Festival International 2026”
- Premium branding across all festival venues, media, and promotional materials
- VIP access, speaking slots, and gala recognition
Priority placement in festival souvenir and digital platforms
Sponsor Category 1
Title Sponsor
- Exclusive naming rights: e.g., “[Brand Name] presents Warri Arts Festival International 2026”
- Premium branding across all festival venues, media, and promotional materials
- VIP access, speaking slots, and gala recognition
Priority placement in festival souvenir and digital platforms
Sponsor Category 2
Presenting / Platinum Sponsor
- Branding on major stages, performances, and festival banners
- Recognition in press releases, TV, radio, and social media campaigns
- Participation in key festival panels or workshops
- Logo placement in festival souvenir, tickets, and official merchandise
Sponsor Category 3
Gold Sponsor
- Branding at high-traffic festival points (festival village, workshops, exhibition spaces)
- Inclusion in media campaigns and digital promotions
- Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies
- Featured in souvenir publications and festival website
Sponsor Category 4
Silver Sponsor
- Branding on selected festival zones or event days
- Recognition in select festival communications and social media posts
- Inclusion in festival souvenir (logo & message)
Sponsor Category 5
Supporting / Community Sponsor
- Support for specific festival activities (e.g., youth programs, creative workshops, talent discovery)
- Recognition on-site and in festival communications
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials during the festival
Sponsor Category 6
In-Kind Sponsors
- Contribution of goods or services (e.g., audio/visual, stage equipment, catering, media coverage)
- Recognition in festival programs, social media, and on-site signage
- Opportunities to engage directly with festival participants and audience
- Benefits Across All Categories
- High visibility to local, regional, and international audiences
- Engagement with creative and youth communities
- Association with culture, innovation, and social impact initiatives
- Networking opportunities with stakeholders, government, and partners