San Juan Songwriters Festival

The San Juan Songwriters Festival brings Nashville hitmakers, acclaimed songwriters, and rising regional artists together for intimate performances throughout historic downtown Durango.

2026 LINEUP

Headliners:
Kara DioGuardi • Marti Frederiksen • Rivers Rutherford • Matraca Berg

Also featuring:
Kendell Marvel • Sarah Buxton • Paul Jenkins • Clint Daniels • Sonia Leigh • Paul McDonald • Danny Myrick • Tim James • Dylan Altman • Dean Alexander • Megan Linville

Regional artists:
Westfield • Alex Paul • Abigael Elizabeth • Andrew McConathy • Ryan Dart • Caleb Schwing • Thom Chacon • Alex Dunn • Julianne Marqua

6 VENUES. ONE WALKABLE FESTIVAL.

Daytime performances take place across five walkable downtown venues:

Wild Horse Saloon • Lola's Place • Diamond Belle Saloon • Four Leaves Winery • Rochester Garden

Friday and Saturday headliners take the stage at Harley-Davidson Durango.

THURSDAY PRE-PARTY

Get the weekend started at the official Pre-Party at Wild Horse Saloon on Thursday, September 24.

Included with VIP All-In passes.

TICKET OPTIONS

VIP All-In (2 day) — $450
Full festival access, VIP seating at both headliner shows, VIP lounges, daytime performances, and Thursday's Pre-Party.

GA All-In (2 day) — $250
Full access to Friday & Saturday daytime performances + both headliner shows.

Weekend Day Pass (2 day) — $60
All 28 daytime performances on Friday & Saturday. Headliner shows not included.

Single Day Pass — $40
All daytime performances on Friday OR Saturday. Friday begins at 3 PM; Saturday begins at 1 PM.

Headliner Shows — $125
Individual Friday or Saturday headliner show.

THE WEEKEND

Thursday: Pre-Party
Friday: Daytime music from 3 PM + Friday evening headliners
Saturday: Daytime music from 1 PM, Saturday evening headliners, +Cover Jam at Wildhorse

Come hear the people behind the songs.

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