Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival
From September 30 to October 12, 2025, Pensacola and Pensacola Beach come alive with the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival, a lyrical celebration featuring Grammy-winning and multi-platinum songwriters alongside rising national artists spread across venues that blend music and coastal charm. The first week unfolds in downtown Pensacola, while the second moves to a scenic spotlight on Pensacola Beach. With performances dipped in storytelling and strung with melody, this festival invites you to experience the concerts right where songs were born.
When & Where
– September 30 – October 12, 2025
– Week 1: Downtown Pensacola venues (restaurants, bars, cultural spaces)
– Week 2: Venues along Pensacola Beach—including several beachfront hotels—toast the season with intimate performances and musical camaraderie
What to Expect
This festival brings together more than 130 songwriters—from chart-toppers to up-and-coming voices—each sharing the stories behind their music in cozy, round-style shows. The settings range from beachfront hotel ballrooms to classic pubs, offering fans a chance to connect with the creators and their craft in an unforgettable setting
Where to Stay on Pensacola Beach
Looking to stay steps from the music? Here are a few festival-friendly hotels—some even double as venues themselves:
– Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach – A family favorite with a 250-foot lazy river pool, poolside service, and Gulf-front views. This beachfront resort is also a featured venue during Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival week.
– Fairfield Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach – Contemporary and comfortable, featuring the Gulf Coast’s largest lazy river plus free breakfast, and hosts festival performances during Songwriters Week.
– Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach – Overlooks the Gulf, includes a beachfront pool and tiki bar, and is part of the festival’s venue lineup for Pensacola Beach shows.
– Surf & Sand Hotel – Retro meets relaxation with a sound-side location, complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, breakfast and easy access to the boardwalk and performances.
–Hilton Pensacola Beach – Spacious rooms and two popular on-site restaurants, Salt and Bonsai, offer comfort and convenience during the festival.
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– Water Adventures on Pensacola Beach
Songs sound sweeter with sand between your toes and sunsets as your backdrop. Don’t just listen—live the stories and make this year’s festival part of your own playlist of memories. Book your stay now and let the music carry you through a Gulf Coast getaway you won’t forget.
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