Music

Join the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) in Destin for Concerts in the Village on Thursday Nights April 4 through June 6.

The Florida Travel Guide named The Concerts in the Village as one of the “Top Ten Things to Do” in Northwest Florida. The Foundation presents annual concerts in a spring and summer series featuring a diverse genre of music suitable for all ages and families spanning four generations. National, regional and local musicians perform annually on the Dugas Stage.

Celebrate Walton County's Bicentennial at North Beach Social on Sunday, April 21st! The 200th Anniversary Jubilee, an all-day party features live music, face painting, a low country boil and paella, and good times.

Live Music All Day
11am - 1pm: About To Sweat
2pm - 5pm: Wildlife Specials 
6pm - 9pm: Cousin Curtiss

Spend the day with friends and family on the bayside with cold drinks, delicious eats and live entertainment.

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is celebrating its 36th year!

The beloved event is Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 100 artists from around the country.

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is an innovative and dynamic event that celebrates the intersection of projection art and architecture.

The 17th Annual Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, will be held May 17-18, 2024. Get Tickets >

This upcoming May is Hibiscus Guesthouse's 30th anniversary and you're invited to join in the celebration!

"Be" Word Contest

The 2024 Emerald Coast Songwriter's Spring Festival is set for Saturday, March 30th at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida from Noon til 10PM. 

Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics of talented songwriters from around the world. Featured artists include: Jada Cato, Bruce Smelley, Jessie Ritter, Faithe Franklin, and more!

The highly anticipated Second Annual 30A Foam Fest is returning to South Walton for another round of craft beer celebration and revelry! Presented by 30Avenue and Idyll Hound Proper, this two-day extravaganza will showcase the finest offerings from beloved local craft breweries along the Emerald Coast and beyond. Guests can indulge in an extensive array of unique and exciting beers while enjoying live music performances, interactive games, wine, seltzer, photo booths, and a diverse selection of mouthwatering cuisine from 30Avenue restaurants.

Join Old Florida Fish House this spring for an unforgettable music experience at the Lakeside Songwriters Concert Series on Friday evenings, March through May, from 6-8pm.

Enjoy some of today's favorite artists and songwriters as they take the stage for intimate concerts. Tickets available online at oldflfishhouse.com/lakesidesongwritersconcert. 

North Beach Social is celebrating three years in business with a Spring Kickoff Party all day March 2, 2024. The event will feature a shrimp and crab boil along with other food and drink specials. Patrons will enjoy live music with Mark and Krissa from 1-4PM and DJ Naura 6-9PM with a photo booth to capture the memories. Face painting and crafts for the kids will be available from 12-4PM. Make your favorite specialty drink a double and get it in a Bacardi bucket for an additional $3. Plus, there will be a Bacardi Bike giveaway!