This November, South Walton will host its first annual SOWAL Jazz Fest, a three-night celebration of timeless music and cultural connection. Running November 6–8, 2025, the festival transforms some of 30A’s most beloved venues into intimate jazz clubs, with performances benefiting the non-profit SOWAL Foundation.
Festivalgoers can select from two showtimes each evening—6 p.m. and 8 p.m.—at every venue. Each ticket is valid for one specific performance, giving guests the flexibility to create their own festival experience. Tickets start at $50 per show, with guaranteed seating for all. Guests may choose VIP Reserved Seating for the best views or General Admission with first-come seating.
Performances
- Frank Sinatra Tribute – Josh Sirten and The Velvet Jazz Quartet swing through Ol’ Blue Eyes’ greatest hits at SOWAL House on Thursday and Friday nights.
- Billie Holiday Tribute – Sheila Ford with The Velvet Jazz Quartet delivers the haunting beauty of Lady Day at SOWAL House on Saturday night.
- Amy Winehouse Tribute – Teresa Lombardi and The Midnight Muses Quartet channel Winehouse’s raw power and passion at Distillery 98, all three nights.
- The Quiet Storm – Bobbie Storm, Wayne Mitchum, and Jimmy Ward offer coastal jazz and southern soul at Black Bear’s Bar Room, all three nights.
- The Reid Murphy Quartet bring a high-energy fusion of jazz and funk, live at Wild Olives in Greenway Station on 30A on Saturday night.
Venues
- SOWAL House – A cultural hub offering intimate, world-class performances.
- Distillery 98 – A lively mix of crad cocktails and distillery experiences.
- Black Bear’s Bar Room – A cozy Grayton Beach hideaway, perfect for soulful, up-close jazz.
- Wild Olives – Offering chef-inspired food & flair in an incredible environment at Greenway Sta5on.
Benefiting the SOWAL Foundation
Proceeds from the festival benefit the SOWAL Foundation, the non-profit arm of SOWAL House.
