November 6th-8th, 2026

| THE SHOALS, AL |

Where the stories behind the songs come alive.

Name: Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival · November 6–8, 2026
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2026-11-08
Location: The Shoals, AL

The 7th Annual Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival is taking over The Shoals, Alabama, November 6–8, 2026! 3 days. 50+ songwriters. 25+ shows. Experience the stories behind the songs of Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, and many more.

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Festival Schedule

Three days of songs, stories, and live music in The Shoals, Alabama.

November 6–8, 2026

Friday, November 6

Visit the Shoals Stage

Swampers Terrace
10 Hightower Pl., Florence

Bridgette Tatum, Justin Wilson, Mark Nesler

5:30 PM

Friday Merch Booths

Renaissance Shoals Resort Lobby 4:00 PM–7:00 PM

Flobama Music Hall 5:00 PM–10:15 PM

Sound Royalties Stage

GunRunner Bar (Upstairs)
310 E Tennessee St., Florence

Ted Alder, Colleen Orender, Michelle Raybourn

5:30 PM

Tyler Stevenson, Lauren Anderson

6:45 PM

Curt Chambers, Jason Duke, Tiffany Goss, Peytan Porter

8:00 PM

Silence x Noise Duo

10:30 PM

Rooftop Party

Powered by Sound Royalties

11:15 PM

Truist Bank Stage

Flobama Music Hall
311 N Court St., Florence

First Friday's Florence — Open to Public (Free)

5:30–8:30 PM

Katrina Cain, Eric Burgett, Josh Varnes

5:30 PM

Gary Nichols, Kenzie Coppin, Clare Dunn, Jeff Cohen

6:45 PM

Titus Thornton, Miccall Chapin, Alyssa Flaherty, Jessica Rose

8:00 PM

Steven Dale Jones, Jon Decious, David Fanning, Anthony Smith

9:15 PM

FAME Studios Stage

FAME Studios: Studio A
603 E Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals

FAME Pass Required

Purchase online. Limited tickets available. Includes commemorative FAME gift bag.

Doors at 7:30 PM

Kashus Culpepper, Victoria Banks, Matt Warren

8:00 PM

FAME Studios weekend and 1-day passes available online.

Saturday, November 7

Saturday Merch Booths

Renaissance Shoals Resort Lobby 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
10:30 PM–Midnight

Flobama Music Hall 12:30 PM–10:00 PM

Visit the Shoals Stage

Swampers Terrace
10 Hightower Pl., Florence

Victoria Banks, Jessica Rose, Anthony Smith

11:30 AM

Rasha Jay, Joel Jorgensen, Troy Castellano

12:45 PM

Jeff Woods, Malena Smith, Robinson Treacher

2:00 PM

Clare Dunn, Tiffany Goss

3:15 PM

Tito's Vodka After-Party feat. Due South

10:30 PM

The Hitmaker Stage

On the Rocks
110 N Court St., Florence

Sarah Hardwig, Kaitlyn Barnes, Taylor Grace

3:15 PM

Titus Thornton, Mark Nesler, Matt Warren

4:30 PM

Truist Bank Stage

Flobama Music Hall
311 N Court St., Florence

Jacob Feltman, Kennedy Scott, Elliott Prather

12:45 PM

Byrdie Wilson, Collins Horton, Maddie Lenhart

2:00 PM

Jesse Felder, Kevin Ingram, Mary Elizabeth Mauldin

3:15 PM

Bridgette Tatum, David Fanning, Steven Dale Jones

4:30 PM

Carson Beyer, Dan Harrison, Sarah Morrey

5:45 PM

Jeffrey Steele, Kashus Culpepper, Jon Decious, Justin Wilson

7:00 PM

MSSF Highlight Showcase · Full Band Show

THE FAMILY

8:45 PM

Weekend pass or Saturday pass grants entry to show.

Tickets at door: $15

MSSF Spotlight Stage

Lava Room
116 W Mobile St., Florence

Jeff Cohen, Imogen Clark, Miccall Chapin

3:15 PM

Alyssa Flaherty, Jason Duke

4:30 PM

Curt Chambers, Silence x Noise Duo

5:45 PM

Make the Most of Your Festival Weekend

Weekend passes and single-show tickets are available. Single-show passes are $15 at the door, cash or credit accepted, excluding FAME Studios. FAME Studios requires a separate pass.

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Rain or shine. Schedule is subject to change. Please check the official festival website for updates before attending.

2026 lineup

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.

"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