Listing Description: Red River Songwriters’ Festival 2026
Presented by: Texas Red’s Steakhouse
Dates: Thursday, January 22 – Saturday, January 24, 2026
Location: Various venues throughout the Town of Red River, NM (101 W River Street, Red River, NM 87558)
Festival Info & Tickets: www.redriversongs.com
About the Festival:
Discover the majesty of the northern New Mexico mountains during three intimate days of songwriting and community at the Red River Songwriters’ Festival. Founded in 2012 by Drew Kennedy, Josh Grider, Walt Wilkins, Susan Gibson, Brandy Zdan, and Kelley Mickwee. This festival offers a uniquely close-knit experience focused on the art of the song.
With a limited number of tickets available, attendees can look forward to solo, duo, and collaborative performances in a variety of venues. The event culminates in a grand finale showcase by the festival founders themselves. Beyond the stage, the festival spirit thrives in spontaneous late-night jam sessions. It also thrives in shared mountain moments—three full days of music, camaraderie, and celebration.
Experience Highlights:
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Intimate songwriter performances and in-the-round sets
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Collaborative shows and unique artist pairings
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Late-night jam sessions
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Grand finale concert with the founding artists
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A welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
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