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Iowa City Songwriters Festival

Iowa City Songwriters Festival

Iowa CIty, United States

DatesNov 5–7, 2026 · 3 days

LocationIowa CIty, United States

PriceTBA

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Organized by the Englert Theatre, this festival brings together songwriters and craft talks across several venues in downtown Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature. It approaches songwriting as a literary art, echoing the city's tradition tied to the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

Edition 2026

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Location

221 E Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

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