The Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival returns to Downtown Alpharetta for 2026!
The headliner acts were announced in March — they will be Corey Smith and Sister Hazel (see the info below about these performers).
The festival takes place on Friday, October 9 and Satruday, October 10, 2026.
Admission is FREE.
The 2026 Wire & Wood Festival will showcase more than 30 performances by singer-songwriters on six outdoor stages located throughout the Downtown Alpharetta area. The festival recruits singer/songwriters each year to perform their original music.
The Wire & Wood Music Festival has been part of Alpharetta’s cultural scene since 2013.
2026 Festival Hours
Friday: 6 to 11 p.m.
Saturday: noon to 11 p.m.
You can also enjoy food from local restaurants and food trucks that will be on-site.
FREE festival parking is available throughout the downtown area, including the City Hall Parking Deck located at 2 Park Plaza, the parking deck at 92 Milton Avenue and the parking lot at 45 Roswell Street.
For fans enjoying ride-share services, the drop-off/pick-up location is at 37 Old Roswell Street.
The two-day event takes place on multiple outdoor stages throughout Downtown Alpharetta.
Outdoor stages include:
- Main on Milton
- Town Green Stage
- Canton Street Stage
- Brooke Street Park Stage
- Market Street Stage
- Formal Garden Stage
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About the 2026 headline acts
This year’s headliners are nationally recognized acts with Southern roots.
Friday night will feature acclaimed country singer-songwriter Corey Smith, and platinum-certified rock band Sister Hazel will close out the festival Saturday night.
From the press release:
Corey Smith (Friday Night): Beloved for his honest lyrics and grassroots success story, Corey Smith has built one of the most enduring independent careers in modern country music. A former high school teacher, Smith launched his career on his own terms, cultivating a devoted fan base through relentless touring and self-released albums.
His 2003 debut album, Undertones, introduced audiences to his authentic Southern storytelling and working-class themes. Follow-up releases, including In the Mood, The Good Life and Hard-Headed Fool, further cemented his reputation as a respected songwriter and producer.
Sister Hazel (Saturday Night): Hailing from Gainesville, Florida, Sister Hazel has captivated audiences for nearly three decades with their signature blend of Southern rock, alternative, and country influences. The band rose to national prominence with their 1997 smash hit “All for You,” which topped the adult alternative charts and helped propel their album to platinum status.
Over the years, Sister Hazel has earned multiple entries on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart while cultivating one of the most loyal fan communities in music.
2025 Wire & Wood full concert line-up
We will update for 2026 as soon as the full line-up is released!
2025 Friday performers:
- Headliner: Wang Chung
- Ansley and the Hold
- Brooke Livingstone
- Derrick Chapman
- Elby Faser
- FRUTE
- Gareth Asher
- Mattie Taylor
- Moonlark
- Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves
- The Pussywillows
- Ryan Boss
- Stormfolk
2025 Saturday performers:
- Headliner: Gaelic Storm
- Boy Named Banjo
- Amanda Belair
- Anita Aysola
- Arkose
- Chris Canterbury
- Craig Gleason
- Chuck Treece
- Crane
- Heidi Huelskoetter
- Josh Joplin Group
- Kristopher James
- Lizzie No
- Lydia Hamby
- ROCCO
- Soup
- Sweet Megg
- Rosey
- Sarah Mootz
- Tyler Ramsey
- Wim Tapley & The Cannons
More info
Click here for links to all performers’ bios
Click here for full schedule with times + locations
VIEW the festival MAP online
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