01/16/2026 to 01/19/2026
January 16–19, 2026 | 30A Songwriters Festival in Seaside
The 30A Songwriters Festival returns January 16–19, 2026, bringing an intimate lineup of live music performances directly into the heart of Seaside®. Throughout the weekend, festivalgoers can enjoy shows at some of Seaside’s most iconic venues—just steps from the beach, shops, and restaurants—making it easy to experience world-class songwriting without ever leaving town.
The Amphitheater will host the kick-off event for the festival on January 16th starting at 2:00 p.m. with the headliner, Margo Price, performing at 3:30 p.m. This event will be open to the public with priority seating for ticket holders. The Lyceum Stage will be hosting shows on January 16th and January 17th.
Central Square Records, Pickle's, and Bud & Alleys will all be participating again as venue partners of the festival and will host stages throughout the weekend. Visit the links below to view the complete lineup.
To help with the influx of visitors during the events, we will be providing a complimentary shuttle service from the 331 Lot, just south of the Bay from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday, January 16th, through Sunday, January 18th. We highly encourage merchants, guests, and employees to utilize this service and to anticipate limited parking in SEASIDE® during these dates.
Seaside performances will take place at these beloved local venues:
- Seaside Amphitheater
- Bud & Alley's
- Central Square Records
- Lyceum Lawn
- Pickle’s Sandbar/Pickle’s Burgers and Shakes
A dedicated Seaside shuttle will operate Friday through Sunday, running from 6:00 AM to midnight, with drop-off and pick-up under the Lyceum Archway—keeping access to all Seaside venues easy and stress-free.
For tickets, schedules, and full festival details, visit
https://www.30asongwritersfestival.com/