The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is one of America’s most beloved live music festivals, featuring over 60 free performances by some of Broadcast Music, Inc.’s (BMI) best singer-songwriters. The event will feature multi-platinum global entertainer Chris Young and the popular duo LOCASH. Attendees can hop from one beautiful setting to another throughout the islands, beaches, and neighborhoods of Fort Myers, Florida, enjoying intimate shows where talented performers not only share their songs but also the stories behind them. From acoustic to folk, alt rock, and special showcase performances, and so much more, this is one of the music industry’s most exciting events.
The festival, ranked the top music festival in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, will take place from September 19 to September 28, 2025.
Dates and Locations:
- ALL
- Sept 19 – Sept 28, 2025
- Captiva Island
- Sept 19 – Sept 21, 2025
- Cape Coral
- Sept 22 – Sept 23, 2025
- Downtown Fort Myers
- Sept 24 – Sept 25, 2025
- Fort Myers Beach
- Sept 26 – Sept 28, 2025
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For more information and to help plan your visit, check out the Top 10 Reasons to Visit for the 2025 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest.
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