Music

SoWal goes all out to celebrate the Fourth! It's the busiest and brightest weekend of the year, and this year carries extra meaning as our beach towns celebrate America's 250th birthday. 

North Beach on the bay is the place for Live Music this summer at North Beach Social, at the foot of the 331 bridge. Chef Jim Shirley brings live music along with excellent dining, white-sand beaches, and full bars on both side of Hwy 331.

Summer activities, theater, and concerts fill the air once again this summer at Watersound Town Center on the eastern end of SoWal.

Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach is making Grand Park the center of summer on the coast. Beginning May 21, two free weekly entertainment series, the returning Bands on the BLVD and the all-new Big BLVD Bash, will bring live music and DJ dance parties to the heart of Miramar Beach every week through early July. 

Get ready to jam for a cause May 9th, 2026, as DwightFest takes over the beautiful Watersound Pavilion at Watersound Town Center on the east end of SoWal!

The music rolls from 3 PM to 8 PM, showcasing an incredible lineup of live music that you won’t want to miss. Featured artists include: Sam Bush and the Sam Band, Dread Clampitt, Waco Ramblers, Duke and TK Bardwell, Saunders Boyz.

Old Florida Fish House in Seagrove welcomes back acclaimed singer-songwriter and actor Charles Esten for a Lakeside performance on Saturday, May 16th at 6PM.

Purchase Tickets TODAY: Charles Esten at OFFH

Known for his role on "Nashville" and his impressive catalog of original music, Charles brings his soulful sound to the beautiful setting of Old Florida Fish House.

Step in to your flip-flops and leave the car keys behind because South Walton's unique music venue by the beach has leveled up!

Topeka, a national leader in destination-based music vacations, is celebrating five years of coastal concerts with a major transformation of its venue in Seascape, just off the Gulf, ensuring the "no lines" philosophy is smoother than ever for the 2026 season.

The corks are ready to pop as one of the Emerald Coast’s most enduring traditions returns for its 39th year of excellence.

Get ready to kick off your shoes and dive into a weekend of bay-front rhythms and savory coastal flavors in SoWal's North Beach at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach.

The first-ever Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival is officially hitting the shores of South Walton this April 3–5, bringing a sunny, sandy three-day celebration to North Beach Social and The Bay. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or a little Easter magic, this free community event is shaping up to be a standout weekend in South Walton.

Get your lines ready—something exciting is coming to SoWal: the first-ever Battle of the Bayou Fishing Tournament, benefiting Point Washington Medical Clinic - it's a brand-new fundraising event benefiting the free, volunteer-driven primary care clinic serving uninsured and underinsured residents across the Florida Panhandle.

Get tickets/register online.