2025 Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival

Celebrating the Writers and Stories Behind Their Songs

MORE THAN 100 SONGWRITERS SET FOR THE 2025 PENSACOLA BEACH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

If music provides the soundtrack of our lives, then songwriters deserve a lot of credit. It’s not easy to eloquently string together lyrics that touch hearts and souls deeply enough to earn such esteem. More than 100 of such songwriters are scheduled to perform and share stories at the 2025 Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival.

Some musicians pen their own songs, while others use lyrics written by outside writers. Plenty of both are expected to participate in the upcoming 2025 Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival, scheduled for Sep 30 – Aug 12 at various locations around Pensacola Beach and the downtown area.

Songwriters from across the globe will perform and tell stories about their songs at 19 venues. There will also be lots of tropic-driven special events. Most performances will be free to the public. Some performances and events will require tickets. Either way, you’re sure to enjoy the lineup!

SAMPLING OF SONGWRITERS PERFORMING AT THE 2025 PENSACOLA BEACH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

A few examples of songwriters planning to perform at this year’s Pensacola Songwriters Festival include award-winning Thompson Square, Rebecca Lynn Howard, and Jamie O’Neal.

Thompson Square – This husband-and-wife duo has twice won the Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Duo of the Year award (2012, 2013) and earned a Grammy nomination for their smash hit “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not.” Their blend of heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies has made them one of country music’s most celebrated modern duos.

Jamie O’Neal – A powerhouse vocalist, Jamie O’Neal claimed the ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year title, a Billboard Music Award, and four Grammy nominations. With platinum-selling success and two back-to-back #1 hits, she became a defining voice in early 2000s country music.

Rebecca Lynn Howard – A two-time Grammy Award winner, Rebecca Lynn Howard has also been nominated for both ACM and CMA honors, and recognized by BMI and the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Her songwriting and vocal talent have made her a respected figure across the country and Americana scenes.

2025 PENSACOLA BEACH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE & SPECIAL EVENT VENUES:

PENSACOLA

Lucy’s on the Square
Old Christ Church
Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel
5eleven Palafox
The District
The Fish House
Calverts in the Heights
Hellcat Hangar
Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center
From the Ground Up Community Garden
Trader Jon’s
Historic Village
Studio Amped WSRE
Radio Live – Museum of Commerce
Hub Stacey’s
Pickin on the Porch

PENSACOLA BEACH

Bounce – 2 Stages
Paradise Bar and Grill
Pensacola Beach Resort
Sandbar Sunset Bar & Grill
Sandshaker
Bamboo Willie’s
The Beach Church
Casino Beach Bar and Grille
Taste of the Beach
Holiday Inn Beach Resort
The Hampton Inn
Native Cafe
Fairfield Inn

Visit Pensacola Beach Songwriter’s Festival for more information.

And visit Pensacola Beach vacation rentals if you need a place to stay while you attend the festival, or call one of our friendly vacation planners at 1-888-698-1488.

Whether you’re a songwriter, musician, music lover, or all three, this event is sure to be one you’ll enjoy and learn from!