Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival

Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival

By Kathy Justice

The 41st Annual Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival is coming up November 6th - 16th, 2025. This is not just a favorite event, it’s a reminder of everything that makes our slice of paradise in Perdido Key, Florida so very special. Every November, as the temps cool and the crowds clear, the Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast becomes something unforgettable.

This isn’t your typical music festival. The Frank Brown Festival puts the spotlight where it belongs: on the songwriters. The festival is an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the world to have their songs heard, and for the public to learn the stories behind the lyrics that only the song’s author can express.

More than 200+ songwriters and over 600 performances on over two dozen music stages. This is the largest gathering of national and local songwriters performing across Perdido Key, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores.

Who will you hear

See the 2025 lineup: Frank Brown 2025 Songwriters

• Billboard-charting hitmakers
• Nashville legends
• Emerging talents on the rise

All performing live just a few feet away. Imagine hearing the story behind your favorite song from the person who wrote it while waves crash in the background and a Gulf breeze rolls in.

Explore the Festival Schedule: Festival Calendar

A Gulf Coast Tradition

Locals look forward to this week all year. Visitors often fall in love with the pace, the people, and the lifestyle. November in Perdido Key offers the best of everything:

• Cooler weather and glowing sunsets
• Open beaches and fewer crowds
• Great local dining
• Music around every corner, always authentic and close-up

Whether you’re planning a vacation or searching for a place to invest, this is the perfect time to explore what makes Perdido Key so special.

Travel Tips to Make the Most of It

• Eat like a local. Grab oysters at the marina, sip on a bushwacker at Flora-Bama, and stroll the beach at golden hour.
• More affordable lodging and great local dining.
• Mix it up. Catch a songwriter session one evening, spend the next morning on the water, then swing by a late-night jam.

More Than Music

Named for Frank Brown, the beloved night watchman at Flora-Bama known for his kindness and integrity, the festival honors his legacy by supporting youth songwriting programs and music education across the region.

There’s a reason people return year after year. The Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival isn’t just an event - it’s a tradition. It connects people. It captures the soul of the Gulf Coast and reminds us why we choose to live, visit, and invest here.

If you’re already local, you know the magic. If you’re just discovering Perdido Key, this is your chance to see it in a different light.

Come for the songs. Leave inspired.

Learn more and view the full schedule at www.frankbrownsongwriters.com

Learn about the not-so-well-known and the legendary singer/songwriters that have made Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival the longest running songwriters festival in the country: Watch on YouTube

We love supporting this festival — if you have any questions or need help on where to consider staying while you visit, contact Kathy Justice.