Black Dirt Management presents the 2023 Havana Songwriters Festival May 19-21 on the eastern bank of the Illinois River in historic downtown Havana, IL. We've gathered some of the finest songwriters from the Midwest and beyond for a weekend of intimate performances and an unmatched listener experience. Held at host venues throughout downtown Havana, performances are presented in “rounds” of 3-4 writers providing a unique opportunity to witness spontaneous collaborations and hear the stories behind the lyrics and melodies. Band Showcases are held outdoors after the Songwriter Rounds on Friday & Saturday night and Sunday afternoon where performers and attendees can stretch out and rock out. Ticket holders will also have an opportunity to meet performers and mingle with other attendees at the Saturday Morning Social/Songwriter Jam at Stella Mae’s Coffee Shop.
Weekend passes are $60 (+ service fee) and include admission to all Songwriter Rounds, Saturday Morning Social/Songwriter Jam and Band Showcases. These tickets are limited to 60 to ensure an intimate experience for performers and attendees. Tickets are not sold for individual Songwriter Rounds. Tickets to Bands Showcases may be purchased individually at the venue where capacity is 300.
Wristbands for weekend pass holders can be picked up at the opening reception at Lulu’s Craft Beverage from 5-6pm on May 19th and at the check in table at each Songwriter Round throughout the weekend.
Venues: Lulu’s Craft Beverage, The Cove Center, The Main Room, The Beer Garden on Main, Stella Mae’s Coffee Shop (full schedule below)
2023 SONGWRITER & BAND ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!
PAST PERFORMERS
THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS
LULU’S CRAFT BEVERAGE
219 W. Main
THE MAIN ROOM
212 W. Main
BEER GARDEN ON MAIN
204 W. Main
THE COVE CENTER
120 N. Plum
HISTORIC HAVANA BUNGALOW
415 S. Promenade
“Unwind on Havana Time”
DOWNTOWN
THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN SCENIC HAVANA!
photo by April Burgett
Situated on the bank of the Illinois River at River Mile 120, Havana is known for its rich history, red brick streets and access to a playground of natural resources and amenities.
PAST BAND SHOWCASES
2022 FULL SCHEDULE
EXPLORE HAVANA
-LODGING-
DOWNTOWN BOASTS SEVERAL LOCALLY OWNED LODGING OPTIONS AS WELL AS RIVERFRONT PARK CAMPGROUND. CHECK OUT AIRBNB AND THE HAVANA PARK DISTRICT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
-DINE/DRINK-
YOU’LL FIND SEVERAL LOCAL RESTAURANTS & BARS IN WALKING DISTANCE FROM PERFORMANCE VENUES.
-SHOP-
DOWNTOWN IS HOME TO SEVERAL UNIQUE BOUTIQUES AND SHOPS ALONG OUR RED BRICK STREETS.
-ECOTOURISM-
HIKING AND WILDLIFE VIEWING ABOUND AT RIVERFRONT PARK, CHAUTAUQUA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, EMIQUON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND DICKSON MOUNDS STATE MUSEUM TRAILS.
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