11th Annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Have A Hopping Good Time In September
The Annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns Sept 18 – Sept 27, 2026, to fill the beaches and neighborhoods of Fort Myers with music and fun at a number of tropical venues.
The festival will take place over 10 days on Southwest Florida’s most beautiful barrier islands. It’s also a chance for fans to hear popular songs they’ve heard on country radio performed by the actual songwriters
Complete Schedule
Check back for the 2026 schedule
Island Hopper app
The official Island Hopper mobile app is now available for free download for iOS and Android devices. This new app was designed to enhance your festival experience. Features of the app include:
- First chance to purchase tickets for select performances
- Personalized schedule
- Artist information
- Performance times and venues
- Festival coupons
- Island Hopper hotel deals
- Festival maps
- Updates and alerts
- And more!
Download the app at islandhopperfest.com.
Countdown widget
Are you counting down the days to this year’s festival? The new event website features include a countdown widget and an image gallery generated by fans who use #IslandHopperFest.
Island Hopper Radio
iHeart Radio is launching Island Hopper Radio, a channel that includes music written by artists featured at the music festival.
LeeTran Tram Service
Check back for updated info closer to the event.
This event runs from September 18, 2026 to September 27, 2026.
Upcoming Dates:- September 18, 2026 | All Day
- September 19, 2026 | All Day
- September 20, 2026 | All Day
- September 21, 2026 | All Day
- September 22, 2026 | All Day
- September 23, 2026 | All Day
- September 24, 2026 | All Day
- September 25, 2026 | All Day
- September 26, 2026 | All Day
- September 27, 2026 | All Day