Get Ready for the Augusta Music & Songwriter Festival
Presented by Growing Augusta, The Greater Augusta Arts Council and Destination Augusta
The Greater Augusta Arts Council invites the community and visitors alike to experience the Augusta Music & Songwriter Festival, taking place May 15–16, 2026, in the heart of downtown Augusta on the Augusta Common. Presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council and Growing Augusta, the two-day festival brings together live music, artistry, storytelling, and collaboration.
With general admission of just $10, the Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival offers an affordable and inspiring way to experience world-class talent and celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region. VIP available for only $40. Tickets at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/amsf/event/augustamusicsongwriterfestival/ or AugustaArts.com.
“Music has a way of bringing people together in a way nothing else can,” said Denise Tucker, Executive Director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council. “This festival creates space for artists to share their stories and for our community to gather, connect, and experience something special together.”
WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES
Included as part of the festival admission (just present your festival wristband) workshops will be held at Augusta & Co. located at 1010 Broad Street on Saturday. The sessions provide an opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals in an engaging and accessible setting.
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Songwriter Publishing Masterclass
- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Songwriter Masterclass
VIP EXPERIENCES
VIP Meet & Greets will take place Saturday evening at Humanitree House beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participating artists will be announced.
TICKETS & ADMISSION
- General Admission: $20 (available day of event)
- VIP Tickets: Not available for purchase on the day of the event
Please Note: General Admission does not include access to artist meet and greets or VIP Areas.
FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
In addition to live performances, attendees can expect:
- Late-night creative sessions
- Interactive workshops
- Food vendors and local activations
- A welcoming, high-energy downtown atmosphere
Come spend your weekend with us immersed in feel-good music, movement, connection, and creativity.
Stage Schedules
Friday, May 15, 2026 (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
• 5:00–5:10 — Gates Open + DJ Warm-Up / Festival Welcome
• 5:15–5:25 — Official Opening + Weekend Preview + Sponsor/Partner shoutouts
• 5:30–5:45 — Performance Slot 1 (15 min set) Elli Perry
• 5:50–6:10 — Changeover (20 min)
• 6:15–6:30 — Performance Slot 2 (15 min set) Muz Mercer
• 6:35–6:55 — Changeover (20 min)
• 7:00–7:15 — Performance Slot 3 (15 min set) Travis Shaw
• 7:20–7:40 — Changeover (20 min)
• 7:45–8:00 — Performance Slot 4 (15 min set) Will McCranie
• 8:05–8:25 — Changeover (20 min)
• 8:30–8:50 — Performance Slot 5 (20 min set) Angie Aparo
• 9:00–9:20 — Changeover (20 min)
• 9:25–10:25 — Performance Slot 6 (60 min set) Shawn Mullins
• 10:25-10:30 — Closing + Saturday call-to-action
Friday Auxiliary Sessions: 9:00pm – 11:00pm
The BEATMASTER LIVE Producer Competition
@ Humanitree House 305 8th St. Augusta, GA 30901
Saturday, May 16, 2026 (12:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
12:00–12:20 — Gates Open + DJ / Crowd Warm-Up 12:20–12:30 — Day 2 Welcome
Afternoon Block (12:30–4:30)
• 12:30–12:50 — Performance Slot 1 (20) Nate Myers
• 12:55–1:15 — Changeover (20 min)
• 1:20–1:40 — Performance Slot 2 (20) Auriyan
• 1:45–2:05 — Changeover (20 min)
• 2:10–2:25 — Performance Slot 3 (15) – JayBussieYS
• 2:30–2:50 — Changeover (20 min)
• 3:00–3:15 — Performance Slot 4 (15) Dray Taylor
• 3:20–3:40 — Changeover (20 min)
• 3:45-4:05 — Performance Slot 5 (20) Major Sounds
• 4:10-4:30 — Changeover (20 min)
• 4:35–4:55 — Performance Slot 6 (20) AE the Cool
• 5:00–5:25 — Changeover (20 min)
• 5:30-5:45 — Performance Slot 7 (15) Felly The Voice
• 5:50-6:10 — Changeover (20 min)
• 6:15–7:00 — Performance Slot 8 (45) Anthony David
• 7:05–7:25 — Changeover (20 min)
• 7:30-8:15 — Performance Slot 9 (45) Trap Jazz
• 8:20-8:40— Changeover (20 min)
• 8:45-9:30— Headliner / Featured Finale Set (45) Big KRIT
• 9:35-9:45 — Festival Closing
Saturday Auxiliary Sessions
Wave 1 — 12:00-1:30
Songwriter Masterclass with Felly the Voice
@ Augusta & Co. 1010 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901
Wave 2 — 1:30–3:00
Songwriter Royalties Masterclass with DJ Chuck T
@ Augusta & Co. 1010 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901
Wave 3 — 10:00pm–12:00am
Meet & Greet with Headliners
@ Humanitree House 305 8th St. Augusta, GA 30901
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
