Second Annual Destin Songwriter Festival

October 24–25, 2026 | Destin Harbor, Florida

Where hit songs meet the Emerald Coast.

After a wildly successful inaugural year, the Second Annual Destin Songwriter Festival returns October 24–25, 2026, bigger, better, and more immersive than ever.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Destin Harbor, the festival brings together hit songwriters, rising stars, and music lovers for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the stories, voices, and talent behind the songs we all know and love.

Experience two full days of live music across multiple stages throughout the harbor district, including the Main Stage at SkyBar, intimate songwriter rounds at SkyBar, The Edge Seafood Restaurant, and Boathouse Oyster Bar, plus exclusive VIP performances at The Alice, overlooking the water.

SATURDAY MAIN STAGE — TICKETS

General Admission — $30 per ticket

Saturday General Admission gives you access to the Main Stage at SkyBar for an incredible lineup of live performances.

$30 per ticket

Bring your own chair

Limited seating capacity

No food inside the ticketed area

Alcohol available for purchase

General Admission seating is limited and is expected to sell out quickly, so early ticket purchase is strongly recommended.

Saturday Main Stage Tables — $500 per table

Want to experience the show with your entire group? A very limited number of tables are available in a premium location up front near the stage.

$500 per table

Seats up to 10 guests

Premium front-of-stage location

Perfect for groups who want to enjoy the festival together

Very limited tables are available.

VIP EXPERIENCE AT THE ALICE

Take your festival experience to the next level with VIP access to the beautiful Alice Venue, offering an intimate setting, elevated songwriter performances, and an unforgettable waterfront atmosphere.

Single VIP — $65 per ticket

Single VIP tickets provide access to The Alice and its exclusive VIP programming.

$65 per ticket

Access to The Alice

Two high-top bar-style tables with open seating

Food available for purchase

Alcohol available for purchase

VIP Table — $1,000 per table

For the ultimate VIP experience, gather your friends, family, clients, or favorite music lovers around a dedicated VIP table.

$1,000 per table

Seats up to 10 guests

Advantage seating toward the front

One bottle of Patriot Vodka, courtesy of our Presenting Spirit

10 complimentary drink tickets

One charcuterie board for the table

VIP Tables are extremely limited and offer the best way to experience the festival together with your group.

MORE MUSIC. MORE STAGES. MORE SONGS.

While ticketed guests enjoy the Main Stage and VIP experiences, the entire Destin Harbor will come alive with music.

Harbor-side performances at SkyBar, The Edge Seafood Restaurant, and Boathouse Oyster Bar will remain free and open to the public, creating a festival atmosphere throughout the waterfront district.

What began as a breakout event has quickly become one of the fastest-growing music events on Florida’s Gulf Coast. For its second year, the Destin Songwriter Festival brings even more artists, more stages, enhanced VIP experiences, and expanded programming to the Emerald Coast. Join us October 24–25 for a weekend filled with chart-topping hits, unforgettable performances, and the authentic songwriter storytelling experience that makes this festival unlike any other. The songs you know. The stories behind them. The songwriters who wrote them.

Where hit songs meet the Emerald Coast.