
Francis Field Showcase
Sing Out Loud is the annual, epic celebration of live entertainment in the Nation’s Oldest City. In a convergence of musical genres over multiple weekends in September, Sing Out Loud is St. Augustine’s Official "Month of Music."
The Francis Field Showcase with The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers, Lord Huron, and more in historic downtown St. Augustine on September 22 & 23 is the newest addition to this year’s festival. Please see important information below.
Accessibility
An ADA platform with accessible seating and facilites will be available on-site at Francis Field. Once inside the festival grounds, please visit the Info Booth for assistance with ADA facilities.
Please note: Due to the Historic Downtown Parking Facility's closure, there is no onsite festival parking. For ADA transportation to the festival, please use the free City shuttle services from one of four satellite parking areas. Shuttles are ADA accessible.
Address
Francis Field
25 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine FL 32084
Francis Field is an open-air special events field located in the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine. The field is walking distance from downtown hotels and biking distance from the beach and historic sites.
Age Restrictions
The Francis Field Showcase is open to all ages, but not recommended for children under 8 years old. Children two and under will be admitted for free with paid adults.
Bag Policy
Bag Policy
Please review our bag policy below and please note that all bags are subject to search.
Approved Bags
- Bags smaller than 6″ x 6″ x 6″
- Tote or purse smaller than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ (as long as all items are loose)
- Clear plastic bag smaller than one gallon
- Seat Cushion with no pockets, arms or zippers
- Diaper Bag
- Medically Necessary Bags (permitted after proper inspection)
Non-Approved Bags
- Backpack
- Plastic Bag with Printed Pattern
- Seat Cushion with Metal Zippers
- Over-Sized Tote Bag
- Camel Pack
- Folding Chair Bag
- Binoculars Case
- Camera Case
- Umbrella
- Soft Sided Cooler
Bathrooms
Yes, facilities will be available on-site at Francis Field
Box Office & Will Call
The Box Office & Will Call is located at the entrance of the festival grounds at the corner of Cordova and Orange Street in downtown St. Augustine.
Box Office Hours:
Thursday, September 21 from Noon to 7pm
Friday, September 22 from 10am to 10pm
Saturday, September 23 from 10am to 10pm
Festival Environment
This is a standing-only festival, concert seating will not be available. If ADA accommodations are needed, please visit the onsite Box Office for directions to the designated ADA section. It is also a rain or shine event. Sun protection is highly encouraged as well as hydration. Please visit the free water refill stations located around the festival grounds as often as needed.
Food & Beverage
Stay refreshed with good food and beverages! In addition to free filtered water refill stations, there will be multiple concession areas serving non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including specially-crafted cocktails by St. Augustine Distillery and Intuition Ale Works’ Sing Out Loud Session IPA.
For food, we're proud to host the following local food trucks:
Banana Locos
Burger Boyz
Heart and Soul
Hurricane Patties
Hyppo
Kona Ice
Perogies
Shadrach's Fiery Furnace
The Perch (GA+ Lounge only)
Tot Spot
Yamo
After the shows, there are plenty of late-night food spots downtown so get to exploring!
Francis Field Map
Lineup & Hours
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
The Black Keys, Lord Huron, Yola and War Hippies
3:30 PM: Early Entry (GA+ and Platinum Only)
4:00 PM: Gates
5:00 PM: War Hippies
6:05 PM: Yola
7:35 PM: Lord Huron
9:30 PM: The Black Keys
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers, Elle King, Amos Lee and S.G. Goodman
1:30 PM: Early Entry (GA+ and Platinum Only)
2:00 PM: Gates
3:30 PM: S.G. Goodman
4:35 PM: Amos Lee
6:05 PM: Elle King
7:35 PM: Maggie Rogers
9:30 PM: Mumford & Sons
*Please Note: All lineup and times are subject to change
Locker Rentals
Got merch?! Rent a locker to store it during the show. Locker rentals are available just passed the entry gates and security, and are $10 a day.
Media Requests
For press and media requests, please email singoutloudinfo@sjcfl.us
Parking & Shuttle Services
There is no on-site parking due to the closure of the Historic Downtown Parking Facility on Sept 22 & 23. It's recommended that attendees take advantage of the free City and Beach Shuttle services. Walking, biking and shared ride services are also encouraged.
Free City Satellite Parking Shuttle Locations & Service Hours
There are four satellite parking areas with free shuttle services to and from the festival. All shuttles will drop off and pick up from the Visitors Information Center, located at 10 South Castillo Drive.
- St. Johns County Health Department: 200 San Sebastian View
- Friday Service Hours: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday Service Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Broudy's Parking Lot at the intersection of US1 and King Street: 198 & 212 W. King St
- Friday Service Hours: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday Service Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- San Marco Lot: 301 San Marco Ave
- Friday Service Hours: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday Service Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Colonial Church Lot: 550 FL-207
- Friday Service Hours: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday Service Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Free Anastasia Island Beach Shuttle Locations & Service Hours
There are nine shuttle stops along Anastasia Island. Shuttles will drop off and pick up from the Visitors Information Center, located at 10 South Castillo Drive.
Friday and Saturday Service Hours: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
- Voco St. Augustine, 215 Anastasia Blvd. St Augustine, FL 32080
- Sunset Grille, 421 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Courtyard Marriott, 605 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080
- The Tide’s Oyster Co & Grill, 641 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Publix Plaza, 1033 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Guy Harvey Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Embassy Suites, 300 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080
- The Conch House, 57 Comares Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Mellow Mushroom, 410 Anastasia Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080
For questions, contact the Sing Out Loud Festival at (904) 209-3746 or send an email to singoutloudinfo@sjcfl.us.
Re-Entry
Festival patrons can leave and re-enter the festival grounds. Patrons will scan their wristband each time they leave and must pass through security each time they re-enter the site.
RFID Festival Wristbands
Francis Field Weekend Wristbands
Sing Out Loud Francis Field Showcase is using RFID-enabled wristbands for admission. Your wristband is your ticket into the festival grounds and must be worn securely on your wrist throughout the weekend. Wristbands are non-transferable and non-exchangeable. Once tightened, wristbands cannot be loosened. Please refrain from putting your wristband on until the day of the event. There is a $20 Replacement Fee for lost or damaged wristbands. Replacement wristbands can be purchased at the Ticket Help Tent on the day of the event.
Wristbands will be mailed to the shipping address entered at checkout. GA+ and Platinum ticket merch will also be shipped to the address entered at checkout. Front Gate Tickets will notify you when your wristbands are shipped and heading your way. Please note, the last day to update your mailing address was August 2. Once an order ships, Front Gate will no longer be able to update your address.
Registering Your Festival Wristband
To register your wristband, please visit Wristband Registration via Front Gate Ticketing. The Item ID can be found on the backside of the white tag on your wristband.
Safety & Prohibited Items
The safety of fans, artists, guests and staff is our number one priority. Please review the below security policies to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.
Sing Out Loud Festival Rules
- Be respectful of patrons, staff and our beautiful city and beaches.
- For your safety and the safety of others, guests and their possessions are subject to inspection upon entrance.
- Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
- Drink Responsibly. Intoxicated patrons may be denied admittance to the event.
- This is a rain or shine event.
Prohibited Items
Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home. The following items are strictly prohibited at Francis Field:
- Audio or Video Recording Equipment
- Backpacks
- Balloons
- Blankets
- Large Bags
- Professional or Large Cameras with Detachable Lenses (or lenses that extend beyond two inches)
- Chairs
- Coolers
- Drones
- Fireworks
- Flashlights or Laser Pointers
- Personal Property that is a potential hazard to others
- Alcoholic Beverages or Illegal Drugs
- Hula Hoops
- iPads, Tablets, Laptops or Go-Pros
- Musical Instruments or Noisemakers
- Outside Food or Beverages
- Pets (certified service animals are allowed)
- Poster Tubes
- Selfie Sticks
- Signs Larger than 12″ x 12″
- Bicycles, Skates or Skateboards
- Umbrellas
- Unauthorized Solicitation, Giveaways or Sampling
- Weapons of Any Kind: Pocket Knives, Firearms, Mace, Pepper Spray, Tasers, etc.
- Gifts for the Band or Wrapped Packages of Any Kind
- Inflatables
- Bare Feet
Ticketing
Box Office Information
Tickets for Francis Field Showcase are sold exclusively online via Front Gate Tickets. There are no in-person purchases for this showcase. For general festival questions, please call (904) 209-3746 or email singoutloudinfo@sjcfl.us. For Front Gate Ticketing Customer Service please call (888) 512-7469.
Ticket Types & Tiers
The Francis Field Showcase is a two-day event. 1-Day General Admission and 2-Day General Admission, General Admission Plus and Platinum tickets are available for purchase.
Sing Out Loud Francis Field Showcase is using RFID-enabled wristbands for admission. Your wristband is your ticket into the festival grounds and must be worn securely on your wrist throughout the weekend. Wristbands are non-transferable and non-exchangeable. Once tightened, wristbands cannot be loosened. Please refrain from putting your wristband on until the day of the event. There is a $20 Replacement Fee for lost or damaged wristbands. Replacement wristbands can be purchased at the Ticket Help Tent on the day of the event.
Ticket Sales
Tickets to the Francis Field Showcase are sold exclusively online via our official ticketing partner, Front Gate Tickets. Sing Out Loud Festival is not responsible for any tickets purchased by a third-party vendor or unauthorized source. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds. Prices, ticket types and event times are subject to change. This event is rain or shine.
Ticket Upgrades
Depending on availabilty, you may be able to purchase an upgrade from a General Admission weekend pass to a GA+ weekend pass. Please visit the onsite Box Office for upgraded ticket availability.
Ticket Limit
Up to ten (10) tickets can be purchased per order.
Weather Plan
This event is rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, safety is our priority. Any delays or changes due to weather will be communicated to ticket holders via email, social media, and the website.
Where to Stay & What to Do
St. Augustine is the Nation’s Oldest City, founded in 1565. It is a city rich with history and natural beauty. Explore a centuries-old fort or lighthouse, walk the state park trails or swim in the Atlantic Ocean, bike around historic neighborhoods or dine at any number of independently-owned restaurants. There is a lot to discover and Francis Field is centrally located downtown so you can easily walk, bike or ride around the city.
We're proud to partner with several locally-owned businesses to offer special Sing Out Loud packages for festival attendees. Discounts and more can be found on the EXPLORE ST. AUGUSTINE page.
To explore all of the area’s best activities, check out Visit St. Augustine online HERE.
For a full a listing of area accommodations, click HERE.
Water Bottles
Bring your own empty, clear, reusable water bottle to fill (and refill) at the filtered water stations throughout the festival. We will have both still and sparkling water! Single-use plastic, metal and glass containers are not permitted.
Bicycle Parking
Available at the Bayfront along Avenida Menendez. Don’t forget your helmet and bike lock! Bike valet services will not be available.

