Hangout Music Festival

The City of Gulf Shores has released an official update regarding the Hangout Music Festival. 

“The city’s initial 10-year franchise agreement for the Hangout Music Festival was  scheduled to conclude following the 2025 event. The city elected to defer consideration of the requested extension until the festival’s outcomes could be evaluated, with input from our residents.

This year’s festival received overwhelming community support, and in late July, the City Council approved a two‑year extension. However, the compressed timeline created by this decision did not provide organizers sufficient runway to produce a successful festival in 2026. As a result, the producers have elected not to proceed with a 2026 event. 

We’re thankful that festival leadership has taken our community’s comments about the event seriously and is committed to delivering a world-class festival. We appreciate that they are being thoughtful in creating a lineup that will be impactful to our local economy. All parties are focused on planning a strong and well‑executed music festival, and we look forward to welcoming them back in 2027.”

The City has approved the festival to move forward in 2027, giving organizers the necessary time to secure high-caliber talent and deliver a festival experience aligned with community expectations and the elevated standards set in 2025.

As additional details for the 2027 Hangout Music Festival become available, we will share updates here.

Even without the 2026 Hangout Music Festival, May remains one of the best times to visit Alabama’s Beaches. If you already have a trip planned, we encourage you to keep your reservation and come enjoy everything our destination has to offer, from wide-open beaches and warm Gulf waters to incredible dining, live music, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly attractions.

Spend your days relaxing on our sugar-white sands, then exploring Gulf State Park, shopping at The Wharf, or experiencing legendary nightlife at places like the Flora-Bama. Enjoy challenging golf, unforgettable fishing, scenic trails, dolphin cruises, and a calendar full of local events throughout the month.

There is still so much to see and do in May across our 32 miles of coastline, and we look forward to welcoming you for a beach getaway that’s every bit as fun, memorable, and relaxing as you imagined.