Hear the songs you know from the people who wrote them during the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival. This free, four-day festival brings acclaimed Nashville songwriters, rising artists and local talent to intimate venues throughout historic downtown St. Augustine. Part of the annual Sing Out Loud Festival, performances pair live music with the stories and inspiration behind the songs.
The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival puts the people behind the music in the spotlight. Songwriters perform their own songs, share how they came to life and offer audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process.
Rather than a traditional concert experience, performances are held in intimate settings where audiences can hear familiar hits and original music while discovering the stories, collaborations and experiences that inspired them.
Performances take place Thursday through Sunday, September 24–27, at venues throughout downtown St. Augustine. The 2026 schedule features multiple performances each day, making it easy to catch favorite songwriters and discover new artists throughout the weekend.
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The 2026 festival features performances at five venues in historic downtown St. Augustine:
With performances concentrated in the downtown area, festivalgoers can enjoy live music while exploring St. Augustine’s restaurants, shops, historic sites and attractions between shows.
The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival is part of Sing Out Loud Festival, St. Augustine’s annual month-long celebration of live music.
Held each September, Sing Out Loud brings local, regional and national artists to venues throughout St. Augustine and St. Johns County for free concerts, special events and music-focused experiences.
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The 2026 St. Augustine Songwriters Festival takes place September 24–27 in historic downtown St. Augustine, Florida.
Yes. St. Augustine Songwriters Festival performances are free to attend. Capacity and seating vary by venue, so arriving early is recommended for popular performances.
Most festival performances are free and do not require tickets. Check individual event listings for performance details and any venue-specific requirements.
Performances take place at five venues in and around historic downtown St. Augustine: Colonial Oak Music Park, Prohibition Kitchen, Tradewinds Lounge, DJ’s Clam Shack and Boat Drinks.
Yes. The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival is part of Sing Out Loud Festival, the annual celebration of live music held throughout St. Augustine each September.
The complete 2026 St. Augustine Songwriters Festival schedule, including performers, times and venues, is available on Florida’s Historic Coast event calendar.
Because performances take place at several downtown venues, visitors can use public parking throughout historic St. Augustine and walk between many festival locations. The Historic Downtown Parking Facility at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center is a convenient option for many downtown performances.
