Music lovers are invited to hear the stories behind the songs as the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival returns October 1-11, 2026, with performances and special programming in Historic Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach.
The festival opens October 1-4 with four days of performances at venues throughout Historic Downtown Pensacola. October 5-7 will be dedicated to the festival’s community and outreach programming, continuing the organization’s commitment to connecting songwriters and music with local schools, veterans, nonprofits and other community partners. The festival then returns to Pensacola Beach October 8-11 for its traditional beachside weekend of performances.
The expanded format gives audiences more opportunities to experience the festival while maintaining its signature focus on original music and the people who create it. More than 150 songwriters and performers are featured on the 2026 artist roster, representing nationally recognized hitmakers, award-winning songwriters, acclaimed performers, rising artists and local talent…