Traveling
Getting to The Shoals is easy! Northwest Alabama Regional Airport offers convenient access to the area, with larger international airports in Nashville, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Memphis also within driving distance.
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GET A TASTE OF MSSF
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THE PLACES
From legendary music landmarks to intimate bars, restaurants, and local hangouts, our festival takes over the places that make The Shoals one of America’s great music destinations.
THE PERFORMERS
40+ songwriters over 3 days. Decades of stories. Hit songs you know by heart by the people who created the story.
THE PEOPLE
A music lover’s paradise. Come for the songs. Stay for the stories, the late nights, the unexpected collaborations, and the people who love music as much as you do.
2026 lineup
MORE SONGWRITERS TBA • 2026 SCHEDULE COMING SOON
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO HITMAKER TOWN
Renaissance Shoals
Hotel & Spa
Our Presenting Partner, Renaissance Shoals Hotel & Spa, is a beautiful riverfront hotel and the official hotel partner of the festival. Festival attendees receive an exclusive group rate, but rooms sell out quickly. Book by October 8th to secure the festival rate. Looking for more places to stay? Explore additional hotels, vacation rentals, and Airbnb options here.
Explore The Shoals
Walk through music history. From legendary recording studios and historic landmarks to intimate listening rooms, local restaurants, and live music venues, The Shoals is filled with places where music history was made and continues to come alive today.
Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation
KEEP THE MUSIC GOIN' +
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival is spearheaded by the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is 'to unite, educate, and empower songwriters by creating community-centered music programming that honors Muscle Shoals’ rich musical heritage while actively shaping the future of songwriting through education, access, and innovation.’
7+
YEARS OF MSSF
500+
PERFORMERS
$750K
DONATED BACK TO CREATORS
20K+
MUSIC FANS
IN ATTENDANCE
2026 FESTIVAL PARTNERS
JOIN OUR 2026 VOLUNTEER TEAM
Join in on the fun & sign up now for MSSF 2026! All volunteers receive a free weekend pass to the festival, a festival swag bag, a chance to be a part of our incredible community, and more.
Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival · November 6–8, 2026
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES ARE SAYIN'
"THE GREATEST SONGWRITERS FEST ON THE PLANET!"
"The Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival is the greatest songwriters fest on the planet! I cannot wait for next year. I got to hear the stories behind the songs. As a music fan, this was unlike anything I've ever experienced."
-Christopher
"LOVE THE SHOALS AND LOVE THIS FESTIVAL!"
"LOVE THE SHOALS AND LOVE THIS FESTIVAL! Made so many new friends and memories. This was my forth year attending. It's unreal."
-Gina
"HAD THE BEST TIME!"
I’m always impressed by this festival. I had the best time! The area is beautiful and the performers are amazing. Hearing #1 hit songs that I've listened to since a kid by the actual songwriters themselves is so so good."
-Kelly
"THIS IS THE ONE!"
Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival never disappoints! The performers, the food, the southern hospitality... If you're looking for a songwriters festival to go to, this is the one!"
-Barbara
SONGWRITER OPPORTUNITY
SHOALS SONGWRITER WORKSHOP
The Shoals Songwriter Workshop is a two-day, immersive songwriting experience designed for writers who want to sharpen their craft, connect with music industry professionals, and experience the legendary songwriting culture of The Shoals. Held each morning at The Mane Room at the University of North Alabama, the workshop takes place just before the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival kicks into full swing.
- Pitch your songs to music publishers and get your work in front of industry professionals.
- Attend songwriter masterclasses led by accomplished hit songwriters.
- Learn directly from the writers behind the hits through interactive sessions and real-world songwriting discussions.
- Connect with other songwriters and experience the music culture that makes The Shoals legendary.
- Workshop registration includes a complimentary weekend pass to the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival.
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