San Juan Songwriters Festival

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.