Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida featuring performances by the greatest BMI singer-songwriters from Nashville and nationwide. The festival is broken up into four locations with the first weekend kicking off on Captiva Island, then moving to Cape Coral and downtown Fort Myers during the week, and ends with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach. The majority of the shows are free with the exception of some ticketed experiences like our headliner show at the Pink Shell Beach Resort, along with other specialty shows. Stay up-to-date on festival news by joining our email list, downloading our official festival app or following us on social media.
The islands, beaches and neighborhoods of Fort Myers feel like home to many of our festival songwriters and attendees. Check out our song, “Feels Like Home to Me“, written and performed by Brian Sutherland and Clint Daniels. We hope to see you in September 2025!
Learn more about the festival’s 10-year history and get your merch here. Also, check out the latest features about the festival:
Top 10 Reasons to Visit for the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Behind the Music: The Artists of the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Sept 19 – Sept 28, 2025
Sept 19 – Sept 21, 2025
Sept 22 – Sept 23, 2025
Sept 24 – Sept 25, 2025
Sept 26 – Sept 28, 2025