Festival Headquarters
Venue Address: 813 S Railroad Ave Festival HQ serves as the central hub for the Opelika Songwriters Festival — a place to pick up wristbands, purchase merch, get festival information, and spend time between shows.
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa is a resort getaway for the whole family. Located 90 minutes from Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport, we provide the ultimate experience in southern hospitality. After a visit to Auburn University or downtown Opelika, stay connected with free WiFi, curb your cravings at Southern Oak Restaurant, or refresh at a cabana by […]
The Sound Wall
Capacity: 50 The Sound Wall owners, Rob & Jen Slocumb coproduce Opelika Songwriters Festival with Russell Carter Artist Management. The Sound Wall host the Songwriters Workshop and other workshops throughout the weekend. It also serves as artist check in, artist parking, and artist hospitality for festival artists. Venue Name: The Sound Wall Venue Address: 605 […]
Flora Wren
Capacity: 50 Venue Address: 402 S 9th St Flora Wren is a creative, light-filled space centered around hands-on floral experiences using locally and sustainably grown specialty cut flowers. Thoughtfully designed to encourage slowing down and making something beautiful, Flora Wren offers a relaxed setting that pairs perfectly with interactive festival workshops.
Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew – Local Spotlight Stage
Capacity: 75 Venue Address: 830 N Railroad Ave If the TV show Cheers merged with the Central Perk Café from Friends…you’d have Whistle Stop. A coffee shop vibe that happens to serve the best craft beer available. Whistle Stop is downtown Opelika’s only craft beer sports pub, offering 26+ taps of craft beer, cider, wine, […]
Jailhouse at Rock ‘N Roll Pinball
Capacity: 55 Venue Address: 815 S Railroad Ave *19+ age requirement Get ready for a truly unique music experience at The Jailhouse, located inside Rock ‘N Roll Pinball in downtown Opelika. This one-of-a-kind venue combines the energy of live music with the retro charm of vintage pinball machines, creating a fun and eclectic atmosphere perfect […]
Market Street Coffee Shop
Capacity: 75 Venue Address: 116 South 8th Street Experience the cozy charm of Market Street Coffee, a favorite local spot and an official venue for the Opelika Songwriters Festival. Nestled in the heart of downtown Opelika, this inviting coffee shop provides an intimate setting for live music performances during the festival. With its warm atmosphere […]
Irish Bred Pub
Capacity: 150 Venue Address: 833 S Railroad Ave Located on S Railroad Ave continues to be an outstanding venue for the festival. Space is limited and often becomes “at capacity” during the festival. Owner Chris McBridehas supported Opelika Songwriters Festival since it’s inception and has a vision is to be the hub of our community […]
Heritage House
Capacity: 75 Venue Address: 714 2nd Avenue Heritage House is a boutique inn and event facility set in a historic Opelika home. As lovers of live music, owners Leif & Dani are happy to open their doors for artists and attendees of the festival. There will be a cash bar at Heritage House featuring a […]
The Bottling Plant Pavillion
Capacity: 150 Venue Address: 614 N Railroad AVe The Pavilion at The Bottling Plant is an open-air event space located in the heart of downtown Opelika, Alabama. Designed to host a wide range of gatherings, the Pavilion is well suited for everything from intimate receptions and seated dinners to larger community events and live performances. […]