Stinky’s Fish Camp Swamp Writer Music Festival Jan. 15-19
The 15th annual Swamp Writers Festival will take place January 15th-19th, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Featuring local and regional favorites, the music festival extends over five days with performances by more than a dozen musicians taking the stage at the famed Bait Shack on 30A. No tickets and no cover. Full lineup to be announced. Visit stinkysfishcamp.com.
Sinfonia Bette, Babs, & Beyond Jan. 17
Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents Bette, Babs, & Beyond at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Friday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Cher, and Adele are among the legendary female icons honored in this thrilling concert event that salutes the women and the songs that have defined popular music for over six decades. Join Sinfonia Gulf Coast, featuring vocalists Alex Getlin, Carole J. Bufford, and Jessica Hendy, in a tribute to these iconic musicians with beloved tunes we all know and love. From radio to movies, from Broadway to television these ladies have done it all — and changed the world along the way. A trio of New York’s best voices will celebrate the stories these legends shared and the music they made including: The Wind Beneath My Wings, Don’t Rain on My Parade, I Will Always Love You, Natural Woman, If I Could Turn Back Time, and more. To view seating options and purchase tickets, visit sinfoniagulfcoast.org.
Camp Helen Americana Music at the Lodge Jan. 25-March 1
Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park are back! Doors open at 6PM with the concert set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. Snacks and beverages will be provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. Tickets are available for purchase for a suggested donation of $15 on the Friends of Camp Helen website, friendsofcamphelen.org.
Jan. 25: Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp
Feb. 8: Ben Gage
Feb. 22: Mike & Maggy McKinney
March 1: Pail Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald
Old Florida Fish House Weekdays
For over a decade, Old Florida Fish House has proudly featured local live music. Catch artists playing inside the coveted bar and lounge area as well as in the large outdoor dining space situated among the palm and oak trees under the twinkling lights next to Eastern Lake. Visit www.oldfloridafishhouse.com.
FOOW Live Music Fridays and Sunday Brunch
Enjoy live music on Fridays and for Sunday Brunch at FOOW – Fish Out of Water. The Gulf front restaurant invites you to delicious dining paired with live music. Visit foow30a.com.
AJ’s Grayton Brunch, Live Music & Sunday Funday
AJ’s is the place to be to celebrate all things Sunday Funday in Grayton Beach! Come for brunch, stay for the music and dancing. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. til 3 p.m., AJ’s brunch is not to be missed. Complete your meal with a mimosa or go all in with their famous Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar. Enjoy live music with Will & Linda 12-4 p.m. and Pickled Pickers on the Main Stage at 5 p.m. Check ajsgrayton.com for other live music throughout the week.
Shunk Gulley
Shunk Gulley is a premier location on 30A for live music, bringing in artists from around the Gulf coast and beyond. Whether you just want to relax to indie guitar players or upbeat party songs, the talented musicians know the vibe of the area. Visit www.shunkgulley.com.
The Bay
Come out to The Bay with family and friends every Wednesday night starting at 5 p.m. for dinner, cold drinks and a bonfire with various musicians on the beach of the Choctawhatchee Bay. It’s a midweek tradition in South Walton. Sunday Pickin’ @ The Bay features The Sand Ole’ Opry with Mike Whitty & Friends on stage from 4-8 p.m. Mike brings in new musicians to play every week.
Wednesday nights:
Jan. 15: Tanner Gray and Friends
Jan. 22: Sugarcane Jane
Jan. 29: The Sunshine Wranglers
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