Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention
- Dates
- Expected July 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons / Koury Convention Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
The last Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention was July 26 to 31, 2026, in Greensboro, NC. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention is the annual convention of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA), founded in 1967 in Detroit by Rev. James Cleveland under the motto "Where Everybody is Somebody". GMWA is a non-profit, interdenominational association of gospel singers and musicians, ministers, educators and business professionals, and describes itself as the largest artistic organization of its kind in the world. The convention moves to a different city each year, most recently listed in Montgomery, Alabama in 2025, and its Performance Division records at the convention.
How it works
The convention is held in mid-summer, with delegates assembling earlier in the year, in late winter, for the annual board meeting that plans it. Registration is offered for delegates, performers and vendors, and there are separate ticketed musicals and a Cotillion/Beautillion registration.
Who it suits
The organization says it welcomes all ethnicities, influences and cultures, and its membership includes vocalists, instrumentalists, composers, arrangers, directors, music industry professionals, pastors and ministers. The convention brings together choirs, recording artists, composers, educators, dancers and pastors in intergenerational performances.
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Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention?
By car
Most people drive to Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
GTA Route 2 stops directly at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center and Four Seasons Town Centre (serves Carolina Theatre, UNCG, Coliseum area en route). It does not reach into the GSO terminal itself, riders arriving by air would need a taxi/rideshare for the airport-to-first-stop leg, or connect via the downtown Galyon Depot hub. Weekday service 5:15am-6:30pm; more limited weekend hours, which matters for delegates on evening flights.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
The convention's own venue, the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons / Koury Convention Center, runs a complimentary airport shuttle to/from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), per the hotel's own listing pages. Since the convention hotel IS the venue, delegates flying in can ride straight from baggage claim to their room without a separate booking step. Call the hotel directly to arrange pickup (front desk/bell services), as no fetchable online booking page was found for the shuttle itself.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. The Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons / Koury Convention Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
1118 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2112 West Meadowview Road, Greensboro, NC 27407
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2001 Veasley Street, Greensboro, NC 27407
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 4
near the Koury Convention Center / Four Seasons Town Centre corridor
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesnear the Koury Convention Center / Coliseum area
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates300 North Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates304 North Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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near the Koury Convention Center / Coliseum area
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
6426 Burnt Poplar Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7 Sharp's Airpark Court, Greensboro, NC 27409
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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3121 High Point Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Greensboro has ordinary metro-area short-term-rental inventory; expect standard summer pricing rather than a documented spike.
Search AirbnbNot a relevant fit for this festival, a 6-day indoor hotel/convention-center event with delegates directed to the host hotel. Guilford County-area Hipcamp inventory exists further out in rural NC but isn't a practical alternative for convention attendees.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
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Quick answers
When is Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was July 26 to 31, 2026. The next one is expected in July.
Where is Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention held?
Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons / Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC.