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Palm Coast Songwriters Festival Returns in 2026
The 8th Annual Palm Coast Songwriters Festival is set for April 23 to 26, 2026. The event will showcase more than 45 songwriters at the Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater and various venues throughout the area for a weekend of melody and music.
Event Details:
Join songwriters from across the country as they share the stories behind some of the most popular songs on the radio today. Unlike other music festivals where audience members listen to song after song from a full band, the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival provides a unique, more intimate experience between the artist and the listener as the songwriters will often share the meaning behind their lyrics. This 4-day event allows the audience to go ‘behind the curtain’ and see the faces, listen to the voices and hear the stories behind some of the most memorable songs of all time. From audience sing-alongs and entertaining story-telling to dancing on the lawn and reminiscing over your favorite hit songs, you'll make memories that will last a lifetime at the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival.
Ticket Prices:
4-Day Covered Seating starts at $190 per person. Purchase tickets here.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Free Preview Show on Wednesday, April 22nd at The Golden Lion Cafe
501 N Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach 4:00 to 8:00pm
4:00 - 5:00 Joe Vitale Jr & Ashley Estevez
5:10 - 6:15 Jimmy Parrish & Carrie Welling
6:30 - 8:00 Dana Hunt Black & Frank Myers
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Free Show on Thursday, April 23rd at Hammock Grill by JT’s
5224 N Oceanshore Blvd. Palm Coast 11:00am to 2:00pm
11:00 - 12:25 Casey Beathard & Tucker Beathard with Allison Veltz Cruz
12:35 - 2:00 Clint Daniels with Thom Shepherd & Coley McCabe Shepherd
Kickoff Show on Thursday, April 23rd at Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater
545 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast FL 4:30pm to 10:15pm
4:30 - 5:30 Matt Warren & Dave Pahanish & Lauren Mascitti
5:45 - 6:30 Steve Dorff
6:45 - 8:20 Ira Dean & Chris Wallin & Bob DiPiero
8:30 - 10:15 Smith/Steele - Anthony Smith & Jeffrey Steele
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, April 24th at Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater
545 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast FL 5:00pm to 10:00pm
5:00 - 6:30 Drew Parker & Styles Haury & Jamie O’Neal
6:45 - 8:15 Lee Thomas Miller & Deric Ruttan
8:25 - 10:00 TBA
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Bloody Mary Brunch on Saturday, April 25th at The Landing Strip Tavern
202 Airport Road, Palm Coast 11:00am to 1:00 pm
11:00am to 1:00pm Jesse Rice, Justin Wilson, and Heather Little
Saturday Night on April 25th at Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater
545 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast FL 5:00 to 10:00pm
5:00pm - 6:20 Brock Berryhill & Jordan Walker
6:35pm - 8:00 Jon Nite & Jerry Flowers
8:15pm - 10:00 Chris DeStefano & Jimmy Yeary
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sunday Afternoon on April 26th at Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater
545 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast FL 1:00pm to 6:30pm
1:00 - 1:45 James Slater
1:55 - 3:25 Monty Criswell & Derek George & Lydia Vaughan
3:35 - 4:55 Tyler Reeve & Ray Fulcher
5:05 - 6:30 The Warren Brothers
Featured Songwriters for 2026:
Tim Nichols, Lee Thomas Miller, Mark Nesler, Allison Veltz Cruz, Heather Little, Dana Hunt Black, Dave Pahanish, Jimmy Yeary, Jamie O'Neal, Derek George, Jerry Flowers, Gordon Kennedy, Clint Daniels, Deric Ruttan, Drew Parker, Jordan Walker, Justin Wilson, Matt Warren, Chris DeStefano, The Warren Brothers, Anthony Smith, Brady Seals, Casey Beathard, Jon Nite, Lydia Vaughan, Ray Fulcher, Steve Dorff, Tyler Reeve, and more.
All information is subject to change. Please check for the latest updates on the festival website.
For more information, visit palmcoastsongwritersfestival.com and follow them on social media.
