Cocoa Beach Hit Songwriter Fest, Oct 17–19, 2025
Hear the stories behind the hits. For three days, Nashville’s top songwriters and singer-songwriters take over Downtown Cocoa Beach with live sets, Q&As, and a Saturday night marquee concert. Most shows are free and happen inside your favorite local venues — with a big kickoff on the Green Friday night.
At a glance
Dates: Friday–Sunday, October 17–19, 2025.
Where: Multiple venues in Downtown Cocoa Beach + Saturday marquee at Radisson Resort at the Port – Convention Center (8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral).
Cost: Most shows free; Saturday Night Marquee Concert is $35 GA (advance) / $40 day-of; doors 6:00 pm.
Presented by: Cumulus Media (107.1 A1A, 102.7 The HitKicker, 95.9 The Rocket), Mirrim Entertainment, and Downtown Cocoa Beach Main Street.
Plan it:
• Full schedule (day-by-day): see the official listing.
• Buy tickets for the Saturday Marquee Concert.
Daily Schedule
Friday, Oct 17
5:30 pm — Friday Fest Kick-Off Party on the Downtown Cocoa Beach Green.
6:00–8:00 pm — Shows across The Office, Hunker Down, The Alibi, Destination Downtown Food Hall, and Johnathan’s Pub.
8:15–10:00 pm — Back on the Green for evening performances.
Saturday, Oct 18
12:00–6:00 pm — Free shows continue at the same Downtown venues.
Saturday, Oct 18
12:00–6:00 pm — Free shows continue at the same Downtown venues.
7:00–10:00 pm — Saturday Night Marquee Concert (ticketed) at Radisson Resort at the Port – Convention Center.
7:00–8:30 pm: Phillip White • Rachel Thibadeau • Dan Smalley • Terri Jo Box (feat. Trick Savage) • Rebecca Lynn Howard (feat. Elisha Hoffman).
8:45–9:45 pm: James Otto • Wynn Varble • Keith Stegall • Trent Tomlinson.
Tickets: $35 GA advance / $40 day-of • Doors 6:00 pm.
Sunday, Oct 19
12:00–3:00 pm — Final Sunday Funday Show at Beachside Hotel & Suites.
*All Artist Subject To Change Without Notice
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Featured Hitmakers
Expect 20+ pros behind the songs you know, including: Keith Stegall (“Don’t Rock the Jukebox”), James Otto (“Just Got Started Lovin’ You”), Wynn Varble (“A Little More Country Than That”), Phillip White (“I’m Movin’ On”), Trent Tomlinson (“Damn Strait”), D. Vincent Williams (“I’m Movin’ On”) — and many more.
MusicRow also lists additional performers such as Terri Jo Box, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Dan Smalley, Rachel Thibadeau, Elisha Hoffman, Dillon Dixon, Davis Corley, Barrett Baber, Andrew Bloom, Trick Savage, and others. View the whole lineup here!
