November 12-14, a world-class songwriter festival will be held right in your own backyard!
ALL TICKETS ARE FLAT RATE – YOU DO NOT PAY FEES
Weekend General Admission and Single Day passes available.
VIP TICKET $260 – 2 DAY PASS $200 – SINGLE DAY PASS $100 – WORKSHOP $50
JIMMIE DALE GILMORE & BUTCH HANCOCK $75
ALL VENUES ARE CONSIDERED LISTENING ROOMS. LOUD CONVERSATION DURING ARTIST’S PERFORMANCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS WHEN PURCHASING TICKETS TO FESTIVAL.
The Old Quarter and Arts Downtown presents 20+ artists spread across three days and four venues located in Historic Downtown Galveston. The Old Quarter Songwriter Festival will bring to Galveston national and regional acts and feature some of the best local acts as well.
See Lineup Here
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe • Naked Iguana Brewery • First Presbyterian Church
Schedule:
Get ready for three unforgettable days of storytelling, soul, and song! The heart of Downton Galveston will come alive with the voices of songwriters from near and far, sharing original music in its purest form.
The Old Quarter Songwriter Festival is a new music festival features a diverse lineup of local and national Americana and folk artists.
The Old Quarter Songwriter Festival celebrates the craft of songwriting in an intimate listening-room setting where lyrics take center stage. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Texas folk tradition or discovering the magic of songwriter showcases for the first time, this weekend promises heartfelt performances, acoustic brilliance, and a gathering of kindred spirits.
Join us as we honor the voices behind the music — raw, real, and rooted in truth. This is more than just a music festival; it’s a tribute to the stories that connect us all.
The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, a venue with a rich history in the folk and Americana music scene, produces the festival. Originally established in Houston, the Old Quarter has been a significant part of Texas music culture since the 1960s, hosting legendary artists like Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. After a brief closure, it reopened in Galveston in the mid-1990s and has continued to be a vital space for live music.
Official Festival Schedule
November 12–14, 2026
NAKED IGUANA BREWERY
VIP DINNER 7PM
Loteria – 8:00 PM–9:15 PM
Midnight River Choir — 9:30–10:15 PM
Event: Open Mic
Time: 7:00–11:00 PM
OLD QUARTER
Songwriter Workshop
1:00–5:00 PM
Songwriter Workshop with Susan Gibson
Lily Dabbs — 8:00–9:00 PM
Scott Miller — 9:15–10:15 PM
Susan Gibson & Sarah Golden — 10:30–11:30 PM
The Mighty Orq — 8:00–9:00 PM
Juliet McConkey — 9:15–10:15 PM
Garrett T. Capps, Bill Baird & Michael James Tapscott — 10:30–11:30 PM
DAYTIME SHOWS
NAKED IGUANA BREWERY
Harbors Over Highways — 1:30–2:30 PM
Matt Kirk & The Gueyfarers — 3:00–4:00 PM
OLD QUARTER
Dylan Dupont — 12:00–12:45 PM
Raa — 1:00–1:45 PM
Tyson Webb — 2:00–2:45 PM
Midnight Heron — 3:00–3:45 PM
OLD QUARTER
Will Sexton & Amy LaVere — 7:15–8:15 PM
Charlie Mars — 8:30–9:30 PM
NAKED IGUANA BREWERY
James Steinle — 7:15–8:15 PM
Jason Eady — 8:30–9:30 PM
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
