For the third year in a row, the Sing Out Loud Music Festival is taking over the Ancient City and bringing in acts of all different genres to entertain the masses. Get ready for the air to be filled with the harmonies of collaborating artists, the dreams of aspiring stars, and the melodious sounds of some of the industries favorite musicians. From the must-see artists to the must-visit venues, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know to make the most of the 2018 Sing Out Loud Festival.
THE BASICS
The festival will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 1-23. Venues across the city will hold concerts of various genres – all free and open to the public. The only concert for which you must buy tickets is the Betty Griffin Center benefit concert on September 22 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
THE VENUES
Concerts, poetry slams, and even comedy shows will be held at 18 different venues around St. Augustine. The venues, as well as the dates of the shows that they will host, are listed below.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre – 1340C A1A South
September 22, 5pm
The Front Porch at the Amphitheatre
September 22, 12pm
September 23, 2pm
The Backyard Stage at the Amphitheatre
September 1, 5pm
September 2, 2pm
September 21, 5pm
September 23, 6:30pm
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – 1050 A1A North
September 23, 6pm
Colonial Oak Music Park – 21 St George Street
September 7, 5pm
September 8, 12pm
September 14, 4pm
September 15, 3pm
September 16, 3pm
September 21, 4pm
September 22, 2pm
September 23, 2pm
Sarbez – 115 Anastasia Boulevard
September 7, 6pm
September 8, 9pm
September 9, 8pm
September 14, 6pm
September 15, 7pm
September 16, 9pm
September 21, 7pm
September 22, 8pm
September 23, 8pm
Nobby’s – 10 Anastasia Boulevard
September 7, 9:30pm
September 8, 8pm
September 15, 10pm
September 21, 8pm
September 22, 9pm
September 23, 10pm
Aviles Street at Plum Gallery
September 8, 12pm
September 9, 12pm
September 15, 12pm
September 16, 12pm
September 22, 12pm
September 23, 12pm
Limelight Theatre – 11 Old Mission Avenue
September 7, 7pm (Comedy Out Loud)
September 8, 7pm (Ancient City Poets)
Ocean Avenue Sports Bar – 123 San Marco
September 14, 10:30pm
September 15, 8pm
September 21, 10:30pm
Push Push Salon – 2820 Lewis Speedway
September 9, 5:30pm
Bokeh Bar Gallery – 137 King Street
September 7, 7:30pm
September 8, 7:30pm
September 14, 7:30pm
September 15, 7:30pm
September 16, 7:30pm
September 21, 7:30pm
Dog Rose Brewing Co. – 77 Bridge Street
September 7, 6pm
September 8, 6pm
September 9, 4pm
September 14, 6pm
September 15, 6pm
September 16, 4pm
September 22, 7:30pm
September 23, 4pm
Odd Birds Bar – 33 Charlotte Street
September 7, 11:30pm
September 8, 11:30pm
September 14, 9pm
September 15, 9pm
Prohibition Kitchen – 119 St. George Street
September 7, 10pm
September 8, 8:30pm
September 14, 10pm
September 15, 10pm
September 21, 11pm
Growers Alliance – 322 Anastasia Boulevard
September 7, 6pm
September 21, 7:30pm
For a full schedule of events, visit www.singoutloudfestival.com/schedule.
THE PERFORMERS
The Sing Out Loud Festival will be host to performers of all different genres – from Americana to punk, indie to country, alt rock to metal. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Decemberists, and Lucero will headline the Betty Griffin Center showcase on Saturday, September 22. Over the four weekends, more than 200 local and regional artists will play venues around the city.
To explore the details and a full list of headliners and performers, check out our Meet the Performers post.
TICKETS
All performances are free and open to the public except the Betty Griffin Center Benefit Showcase on September 22. For a minimum donation of $25, reserved seating or standing pit tickets are available online. Proceeds from this benefit show will go to assist the Betty Griffin Center in their mission of working to end domestic violence and sexual abuse.
A full schedule with local acts and participating venues can be found online at www.singoutloudfestival.com/schedule. You can stay up to date with all Festival updates by liking SingOutLoudSJC on Facebook, visiting the official festival website at www.singoutloudfestival.com, and downloading the Sing Out Loud Festival app.
To see more events in St. Augustine, visit our online calendar of events!