Win $1,000 & Your Own Original Song
Are you ready to step into the spotlight? Key to the City is San Antonio’s most exciting singing competition, created to discover and showcase the best voices in our community. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or an undiscovered talent, this is your chance to shine on stage and compete for the ultimate prize:
$1,000 cash prize AND Your very own original song, written and recorded in a professional recording studio.
With online auditions, live performances, local sponsors, and a grand finale in April 2026, Key to the City brings together music lovers, performers, and fans for an unforgettable experience. Contestants will battle it out in front of live audiences, while family, friends, and the San Antonio community cheer them on.
This isn’t just a competition—it’s a movement to spotlight the incredible talent San Antonio has to offer. From powerful voices to unforgettable stage presence, the winner will not only walk away with cash and a studio-recorded single but also the title of the very first Key to the City Champion.
Join us for an event full of energy, entertainment, and inspiration. Whether you’re auditioning, attending, or supporting, you’ll be part of something truly special.
Key to the City – Where San Antonio’s best voices unlock their future.
What we're looking for...
At Key to the City, we’re searching for San Antonio’s best voices—singers who have the talent, drive, and stage presence to light up the crowd. This competition is open to all vocal styles and genres: pop, R&B, country, gospel, rock, hip hop, soul, and more.
We’re not just looking for singers with great voices.. we want performers who can connect with the audience and deliver something unforgettable. Whether you’re a solo act, a powerhouse vocalist, or someone who’s been waiting for the right moment to step into the spotlight, this is your chance.
If you’ve ever dreamed of performing on stage, winning cash prizes, and recording your very own original song with an award-winning producer and engineer, now is the time. Auditions are open, and the city is waiting to see what you’ve got.
Event Details
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Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Time: TBA
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Venue: Jo Long Theater at the Carver, San Antonio, TX
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Tickets: Available soon — stay tuned for details
Contestants who are chosen will be invited to perform and compete for the title at the historic Jo Long Theater at the Carver. Be part of history as we give the next generation of artists the stage, the spotlight, and the Key to the City.