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Cape May Singer-Songwriter Weekend

Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, 2026

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This March, Cape May’s famed Singer-Songwriter weekend returns! Enjoy live performances all around town.

Get ready for the highly anticipated Singer‑Songwriter Cape May 2026! Building on the energy and excitement that lit up the 2025 festival, this premier conference and showcase will once again take over Cape May, New Jersey, for two inspiring days of music, creativity, and connection. Set against the backdrop of our charming seaside city—renowned for its stunning Victorian architecture and rich cultural history—the 2026 edition promises another unforgettable celebration of emerging talent and original music.

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About this event

  • To view a list of venues hosting free performances, click here.
  • To learn more about the weekend’s Featured Performances, click here.
  • To learn about the 2025 Singer-Songwriter daytime Conference, click here.
  • Learn more at SSCapeMay.com.

Featured Performances
in the Congress Hall Ballroom

This year, Singer-Songwriter Cape May has partnered with WXPN to offer two days of Featured Performances in the Congress Hall Ballroom.

Friday, March 27 | $24 Admission

Pete Mroz in Concert

Pete Mroz is a soulful Nashville-based singer‑songwriter known for his powerful voice, heartfelt storytelling, and undeniable stage presence. With six independent releases and years of honing his craft in writing rooms, studios, and venues, he brings depth and authenticity to every performance. His national breakthrough came on NBC’s The Voice, where his standout audition and reunion with former songwriting peer Blake Shelton introduced him to a wider audience. Born in Indiana and raised across 15 states, Mroz channels a lifetime of experiences into his music, guided by a deep love of the guitar and a passion for connecting with people through song.
Saturday, March 28 | $30 Admission

Maya de Vitryin Concert

Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based singer‑songwriter, multi‑instrumentalist, and producer whose music weaves together folk, country, indie rock, and Americana with striking emotional clarity. Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, she first came to prominence with the roots trio The Stray Birds before launching her solo career in 2019. Since then, she has released a steady run of acclaimed records, toured across North America and Europe, and built a loyal following drawn to her magnetic voice and intimate songwriting. A thoughtful collaborator, she also produces for fellow artists and contributes her instrumental and harmony talents to numerous Nashville recordings. With a growing catalog and a continually evolving sound, de Vitry creates music grounded in openness, connection, and artistic freedom.
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Cape May Singer-Songwriter

Music Conference

The Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Music Conference will be held on March 27 and 28, 2026, at Congress Hall’s Grand Ballroom and the Harrison Conference Center. The event will offer a range of music business panels, clinics, workshops, mentoring sessions, and keynote presentations on both Friday and Saturday. Over 50 industry professionals will participate as sponsors, speakers, mentors, and talent scouts.

Limited Availability | $135 Admission

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