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Frank Brown Songwriters Festival

Plan your Frank Brown Songwriters Festival stay with dates, venue tips, songwriter showcases, and Brett/Robinson rentals near Orange Beach.

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Plan for November 5–15, 2026

The 2026 Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival runs November 5–15. Hear songwriters share their music and the stories behind it, then balance your listening plans with beach time and local dining.

Check the official festival schedule

Choose Your Venues Carefully

The organizer lists multiple venues for November 5–8. Performances from November 9–15 are planned almost exclusively at Flora-Bama. Review the current schedule for the particular sets you want to attend.

Entrance walkway at Flora-Bama, photographed in 2017 — Flora-Bama venue photograph, 2017; this is not a photograph of the 2026 festival.

Plan Each Evening Around the Schedule

Choose priority performances, confirm admission and age policies, and arrange transportation before going out. Many shows are free, while some venues charge a cover and some performances may be ticketed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 festival?

The festival is scheduled for November 5–15, 2026, an eleven-day event. Check the organizer’s current schedule for updates.

Does the venue pattern change during the festival?

Yes. The organizer lists multiple venues November 5–8 and performances almost exclusively at Flora-Bama November 9–15.

Is every performance free?

No. Many are free, but some venues have a cover charge and some shows may require tickets. Check the individual listing.

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Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

Why Book With Us

Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals is a family-owned vacation rental company in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, managing more than 1,800 condos, beach houses and hotel suites along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Guests book Gulf-front and bayfront rentals directly with the local team that operates and maintains them, including the Phoenix condominium towers, with in-house housekeeping, on-site maintenance, staffed Service Desks and 24/7 guest support. Whether you’re deciding where to stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, you can compare beachfront condos, bayfront resorts and beach houses in one place.

Family-Owned & Local

Locally owned and operated beach vacation specialists in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach since 1985. We live here. Read the Brett/Robinson story.

Staffed Service Desks

Our staffed Service Desks each serve a group of nearby buildings, and our Hwy. 59 office serves our other properties. Your pre-arrival page tells you exactly where to check in.

Touchless Check-In

Use our touchless check-in or check in at the Service Desk. Your confirmation email and pre-arrival page list your exact check-in location and instructions.

In-House Housekeeping

We run our own in-house housekeeping and laundry services for fresh linens and clean accommodations, keeping properties to a high standard of cleanliness.

On-Site Maintenance

We provide on-site maintenance and security at many properties, plus regular inspections, secure access and 24/7 emergency assistance.

Area Know-How

We serve Gulf Shores (including Fort Morgan) and Orange Beach, and our specialists know the best restaurants, music venues and fishing spots. Start planning with our Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area guide.

Book direct with Brett/Robinson: reserve online, pay through the guest payment portal, and reach our reservations team at 1-800-211-7892. Browse Gulf Shores condos and Orange Beach condos.

Pets are not allowed in our condos or hotels. Pets are allowed only at Pelican Roost, WindSwept, and in Sea Oats unit 201C.