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.
Advanced general admission is just $10 ($20 at the gate), 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. Advance VIP available for only $40.
Kids under 12 get in free.
$10.00 Pre-sale tickets at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/amsf/event/augustamusicsongwriterfestival/ .
*Pre-sale ends Thursday at 11:59 p.m.*
“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.
Be part of the team that makes this year’s festival happen—Click HERE to sign up to Volunteer today!
Stage Schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
(5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
• 5:00– Gates Open + DJ Warm-Up / Festival Welcome
• 5:15– Official Opening + Weekend Preview + Sponsor/Partner shoutouts
• 5:30 — Elli Perry
• 6:15 — Muz Mercer
• 7:00– Travis Shaw
• 7:45– Will McCranie
• 8:30– Angie Aparo
• 9:25–Shawn Mullins
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– Gates Open + DJ / Crowd Warm-Up
• 12:30– Nate Myers
• 1:20– Auriyan
• 2:10– JayBussieYS
• 3:00– Dray Taylor
• 3:45-Major Sounds
• 4:35– AE the Cool
• 5:30- Felly The Voice
• 6:15– Anthony David
• 7:30- Trap Jazz
• 8:45- Headliner / Big KRIT
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 3 — 10:00pm–12:00am) Meet & Greet with Headliners
@ Humanitree House 305 8th St. Augusta, GA 30901
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
