Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival

Get ready for a weekend filled with the songs, stories, and hit songwriters who bring them to life. Legendary Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell will headline the inaugural Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival at Lanier Islands Resort November 13-15, 2026. Presented by Ingles, the three-day festival will bring acclaimed Southern songwriters – including Randall Bramblett, Jimmy Hall, Joanna Cotten, and two dozen additional artists to the resort for a can’t-miss musical weekend.

As the trees reflect fiery shades of red, orange, and gold on the waters of Lake Lanier, Leavell and his fellow musicians will play host to a series of events on multiple stages throughout the Islands – including two headliner lakeside concerts on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. The Friday show will feature the Drew Parker Band, while the Saturday show will feature Chuck Leavell and Friends. to celebrate the legacy of songwriters and invest in Georgia’s next generation of music creators, the festival will allocate a portion of its proceeds to the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, the Jarrard Burch Songwriter Foundation, and other worthy charities.

Festival passes are just $129 and include resort gate fees and access to songwriter performances throughout the three-day festival. For those unable to attend all three days, a $49 wristband grants the wearer access to all Friday shows and a $69 wristband grants access to all Saturday shows. Tickets and wristbands can be purchased at www.SongwritersATL.com, and overnight reservations can be made online at www.LanierIslands.com or by calling 770-945-8787. Nightly rates start at $209, and resort fees will be waived for festival goers. Lanier Islands Resort is 45 miles north of Atlanta at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. From lakeside views to live performances, this weekend is designed to keep the music going from morning until night. Come for the songs. Stay for the stories.