The Island Hopper Songwriter Festival

Name: The Island Hopper Songwriter Festival
Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-30T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Fort Myers

September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

Free

The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a vibrant ten-day music festival held in Southwest Florida, showcasing talented BMI singer-songwriters from Nashville and beyond. The event kicks off on Captiva Island, then progresses to Cape Coral and downtown Fort Myers, with Fort Myers Beach serving as the final destination. While some events require ticket purchases, most performances are free, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The festival fosters a unique bond between the songwriters and attendees, enhanced by the stunning beaches and friendly communities in Fort Myers highlighting the festival’s integration with the local culture.

The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is pet-friendly festival, so bring your dog and enjoy the free music, food, shopping, and activities, as well as the chance to meet adoptable dogs.

Attendees can bring blankets, lawn chairs, and their dogs to free events near the shoreline and purchase tickets for exclusive performances.

Explore our events calendar for free art and music events!

Details

Start: September 1, 2026
End: September 30, 2026
Cost: Free
Event Categories: Beaches, Couples, Events & Festivals, Events for Songwriters, Family-Friendly, Food & Drink, Groups, Music Events, Pet friendly event
Event Tags:annual event, Cape Coral, Captiva Island, Fort Myers, free art and music events, free events calendar, free events near, opportunities for artists, Pet friendly events, pet friendly music festival, Southwest Florida
Website: www.island-hopperfest.visitfortmyers.com

Venue

Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL United States + Google Map

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