We hear you. The messages, the emails, the “when do applications open?” — it’s all been coming in, and we love the excitement.
We’re tuning up for our 12th year, and getting ready to open songwriter applications for the 2026 Festival this spring.
This festival has always been about more than stages and sets. It’s about stories shared in listening rooms, songs heard for the first time, and a community that truly shows up for songwriters.
Every year, we’re blown away by the depth of talent and heart that fills Dripping Springs, and we can’t wait to do it all again.
An announcement with the exact date and time applications open will be shared on our social channels, so stay close.
If you’re a songwriter with something to say, we can’t wait to hear it.