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About the Return '26 Singer-Songwriter of Cape May

The annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May was discontinued in 2020 as we approached the 13th annual conference & showcase.  Since 2008, the conference was based at Congress Hall’s Grand Ballroom and Harrison Conference Center and at it’s height the weekend showcases featured over 80 music industry professionals as speakers and over 130 acts and artists performing at 16 venues in historic downtown Cape May New, Jersey.  The next Singer-Songwriters of Cape May will take. place on March 27-28, 2026.

Showcases 2026

The annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May started in March 2008 and showcased hundreds of performers until the cancellation of the 13th annual conference and 148 showcase performances scheduled for March ’20.
For March 27-28, 2026 showcase performers will be selected from online submissions. Starting September 2, 2025 acts and artists will be able to submit here to bye considered for a performance slot and participate in the weekend event.  All showcase venues are free admission and open to the public
 

Conference 2026

The Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Music Conference will take place on March 27 & 28, 2026 inside Congress Hall’s Grand Ballroom and Harrison Room. On Friday & Saturday, the event will feature music business panels, clinics, workshops, mentoring sessions and keynotes. Over 50 industry professionals will participate as sponsors, speakers, mentors and talent scouts. 

All acts and artists that have been selected to showcase get complimentary registration credentials to participate in the weekend music business conference. Acts and artists that pay for showcase submission can also get free registration credentials to attend and participate in the conference.