About Island Hopper

With a successful 11-year history, the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida featuring performances by the greatest BMI singer-songwriters from Nashville and nationwide. The festival is broken up into four locations with the first weekend kicking off on Captiva Island, then moving to Cape Coral and downtown Fort Myers during the week, and ending with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach. The majority of the 60+ shows are free with special ticketed experiences also offered, from the can't-miss Pink Shell Pool Party featuring our headliner to sunset cruise shows and more. Stay up to date on festival news by joining our email list, downloading our official festival app or following us on social media. Explore more with Top 10 Reasons to Visit for the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. We hope to see you in September 2026!