Southwest Florida is getting ready for 10 days of live music as the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns Sept. 18-27.

The annual festival brings more than 60 BMI-affiliated singer-songwriters to intimate venues across Southwest Florida, giving music fans the chance to hear the artists perform their own songs and share the stories behind them.

The festival moves through four locations over 10 days:

• Captiva Island: Sept. 18-20

• Cape Coral: Sept. 21-22

• Downtown Fort Myers: Sept. 23-24

• Fort Myers Beach: Sept. 25-27

Southwest Florida is getting ready for 10 days of live music as the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns Sept. 18-27.


Most of the performances are free, with special ticketed experiences also available throughout the festival. This year’s lineup includes headliners such as Edwin McCain, LOCASH, Alexandra Kay and Michael Ray.

Special events include a songwriter dinner, sunset cruises, a show featuring LOCASH and Alexandra Kay at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, and the Pink Shell Pool Party featuring Michael Ray.

For the full schedule, performers and ticket information, visit the official Island Hopper Songwriter Fest website.