Music, community and a Naples night you will not forget

Naples is known for Gulf sunsets, great restaurants and world-class golf. But once a year, something very Nashville comes to Cambier Park, turning the heart of downtown into an outdoor listening room.

That event is Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest – and if you love live music, stories behind the songs and giving back, this night should be on your calendar.

What is Nash to Naples

Nash to Naples is an annual songwriter festival that brings hit Nashville songwriters to Cambier Park in downtown Naples for an evening of songs and stories. Instead of a typical concert, you hear the writers themselves perform the hits you already know and talk about how those songs were written, who recorded them and what was happening in their lives at the time. (NashToNaples)

The 2026 event will be the 5th Annual Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest, held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Cambier Park band shell in Old Naples. (NashToNaples)

Families, friends, snowbirds and full time locals spread out across the lawn in chairs and blankets, with the Naples skyline, palm trees and warm winter air as the backdrop.

Music with a mission

What really sets Nash to Naples apart is its purpose. From the start, the event has been about music for a mission. A portion of proceeds supports two powerful organizations:

• Home Base Florida – providing no cost care and support for U.S. Veterans, service members and their families, including mental health and wellness programs. (NashToNaples)
• Hacienda of Hope – a children’s home and school in Ecuador that offers safe housing, loving care and education for young mothers and children who have experienced hardship. (NashToNaples)

Over the first four years, Nash to Naples has welcomed thousands of attendees and raised well into six figures for these causes, with more planned for the 5th anniversary year. (NashToNaples)

So when you buy a ticket, you are not just getting a great night out in Cambier Park. You are helping change lives both here in Florida and across the globe.

What to expect at the festival

Nash to Naples is designed to feel like your favorite Nashville listening room, just with palm trees instead of brick walls. Here is what you can expect on event day. (nashtonaples.ticketspice.com)

• Songwriters on stage
  A lineup of hit Nashville songwriters shares the songs they have written for major artists and the stories behind them. It is personal, funny, heartfelt and often surprising.
• Relaxed, family friendly setting
  The concert takes place at the Cambier Park band shell in Old Naples. You bring your own chair or blanket, pick a spot on the lawn and settle in under the stars.
• Food trucks and local flavor
  Local food trucks and vendors are typically on site, so you can grab dinner or a snack while you listen.
• Kids are welcome
  Nash to Naples is built as a community event. In 2026, kids 12 and under can attend free with a paid adult, making it an easy family outing. (nashtonaples.ticketspice.com)
• Extra experiences
  For 2026, there is also a Saturday morning songwriter workshop at the Gomez Center in Baker Park, led by Grammy winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick. It is a chance for aspiring writers and music lovers to learn directly from a pro in a small group setting. (nashtonaples.ticketspice.com)

Whether you are a serious country music fan, a casual listener or just someone who appreciates a good story, it is the kind of night that leaves you talking about it long after the last chord.

Why Nash to Naples fits the Naples lifestyle

At The Bowers Group, we talk a lot about why people fall in love with Naples. Sunshine, walkable downtown streets, Cambier Park concerts, Third Street and Fifth Avenue dining, easy access to the beach and a strong sense of community.

Nash to Naples ties all of that together in one event:

• It showcases arts and culture right in the heart of Old Naples
• It brings together locals, seasonal residents and visitors in a relaxed, outdoor setting
• It channels Naples generosity into support for veterans and children who need it most
• It highlights the kind of lifestyle our buyers are looking for when they choose to call Naples home

When you are evaluating a city, you can look at numbers and market reports. But nights like Nash to Naples show you the feel of a place – how people spend time, who they support and what community looks like after the sun goes down.

If you go

Here are a few quick tips if you plan to attend the 2026 Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest: (nashtonaples.ticketspice.com)

• Date – Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Time – 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with gates opening earlier for food trucks and pre show fun
• Location – Cambier Park band shell, 755 8th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102
• What to bring – Lawn chair or blanket, light jacket, and friends who love music
• Tickets and details – Visit NashToNaples.com for the latest information on tickets, VIP options and the songwriter lineup

Our perspective as local realtors

As a real estate team, we are often asked what makes Naples different from other coastal markets. Events like Nash to Naples are part of that answer.

You get:

• Small town feel with high level talent and production
• A community that shows up to support causes beyond itself
• Lifestyle experiences that make owning a home here feel special all year, not just in peak season

If you are already in Naples, Nash to Naples is one more reason to love where you live. If you are exploring a move here, it is a perfect excuse to visit, walk downtown, experience Cambier Park at night and start picturing what life could look like on the Paradise Coast.

Have questions about Naples life

If you have questions about neighborhoods near Cambier Park, downtown condos, seasonal vs full time living or how events like Nash to Naples fit into the broader Naples lifestyle, the Bowers Group is here to help.

Reach out to us for:

• A conversation about your goals in Naples
• A tour of downtown and nearby communities
• Answers to your questions for a future Hey, Denny segment about life and real estate in Southwest Florida

Thinking about Naples
Start with a night of songs and stories at Nash to Naples. Then let us show you the homes, communities and lifestyle that make this place feel like home.