A new, intimate 3-day music festival and conference centered around the craft of songwriting, presented by The Englert Theatre across downtown Iowa City.

Check out the official lineup for the 2025 festival! Weekend and All Access Passes are now on sale. Only a limited quantity available, so get yours today!

THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

Courtney Marie Andrews & Deb Talan at Trumpet Blossom*
Jordan Smart at The Black Angel
Dodge Street Duo at The Black Angel
Penny Peach, Aaron Longoria, & Sophie Mitchell at The Black Angel

*Exclusive to VIP All Access Pass holders & ICSF Scholars

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

Jeff Tweedy at The Englert
Margo Cilker at The Englert
Sunny War at The James
Buffalo Nichols at The James
She Returns from War at The Black Angel
Abbie Sawyer at The Black Angel
Weary Ramblers at The Black Angel

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 6, 2025

Joy Oladokun at The Englert
Courtney Marie Andrews at The Englert
Loudon Wainwright III at The James
Ken Pomeroy at The James
Dave Moore at The Black Angel
Willy Tea Taylor at The Black Angel
Connar Moon at The Black Angel
Mars Hojilla at Northside Series

All shows at The Englert and The James require a pass or ticket. All performances at The Black Angel are free & open to the public!