St. Augustine’s annual celebration of live music features more than two weeks of free performances and community events
St. Augustine, Fla. (July 14, 2026) – As Sing Out Loud Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this September, the beloved music festival is returning to its grassroots beginnings with more than 100 free performances across St. Augustine while shifting its marquee Francis Field Showcase to May 2027. The September event will now feature the Sing Out Loud Local Artist Showcases presented by PNC Bank, Sing Out Loud Music Business Panel, Sip Out Loud, St. Augustine Songwriters Festival, and the St. Augustine Record Fair presented by Tonevendor Records.
“St. Augustine has always had a thriving music scene, driven by an extremely talented collective of local performers,” says Susan Phillips, CEO and President of St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau. “Sing Out Loud Festival continues to shine a spotlight on the performers who entertain our guests throughout the year. With the new format, September can truly highlight the acts from a wide variety of genres that call Florida’s Historic Coast home.”
Over the past decade, Sing Out Loud Festival has grown into one of Northeast Florida’s signature music celebrations, while remaining committed to showcasing local artists and strengthening the region’s music community. Produced by SJC Cultural Events Inc., the driving force behind the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Sing Out Loud is presented in partnership with the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. Guided by its core values of music, community, and philanthropy, the festival returns this year to the Local Showcases that inspired its launch in 2016. Organized by local musicians and music lovers, the inaugural festival featured 130 artists and bands performing over nine days at venues throughout St. Augustine.
The 2026 Sing Out Loud Festival Local Showcases, presented by PNC Bank, take place during the first three weeks of September and feature more than 100 free performances at over a dozen venues across St. Augustine. Concert-goers can enjoy diverse musical genres, including indie rock, bluegrass, hip hop, country, spoken word, and comedy. The 2026 lineup includes performances by the Hannah Stokes Band, 1blackfrend, Lexi Long, SayLess, Brothers Futch, and more. Featured venues include Boat Drinks, Colonial Oak Music Park, Prohibition Kitchen, Ragga Surf Café, and more. For a full list of performers and venues, visit www.SingOutLoudFestival.com.
The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival 
brings acclaimed songwriters together to perform and share the stories behind their biggest hits and creative process. The Music Business Panel is a free event that brings together leading music industry professionals for an interactive conversation about the business of music. Sip Out Loud is a ticketed event that pairs wine, music, and culinary artistry for an intimate evening, celebrating the region’s culinary creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality. Bin 39 will open its private wine cellar for a tasting, accompanied by dishes prepared by Chefs Michael Lugo, Norberto Jaramillo, Jonathan Henri, James Greeve, and Anabell Burton Vizcarra.
The annual St. Augustine Record Fair presented by Tonevendor Records is a festival favorite, where music aficionados and collectors can browse limited-edition vinyl, cassettes, CDs, memorabilia, band shirts, and more. Live music and food trucks add to the festive, community atmosphere. For Sing Out Loud event updates, stay tuned to www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com.
For a taste of the local music scene, 
Florida’s Historic Coast radio offers ten Spotify streaming stations, including two dedicated to Sing Out Loud Festival. Plan a music-inspired getaway with at FloridasHistoricCoast.com.
Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida’s Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, the rural beauty of Hastings, Elkton, St. Johns, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. Visitor Information Centers are located at 10 Castillo Drive, St. Augustine; 200 Solana Rd. Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach; and at the St. Johns County Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. For advance travel information, call 1-800-653-2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com. Check us out on social media Instagram @FloridasHistoricCoast; Facebook.com/OfficialStAugustine; and Threads @floridashistoriccoast
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