Music

Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast has an excellent schedule of music for all ages for the 2025-2026 season! Purchase tickets at www.sinfoniagulfcoast.org.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast was founded in 2005 on Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast with the mission of redefining the symphony experience. Under the guidance of founder and Music Director Demetrius Fuller and a dedicated board of directors, the nonprofit orchestra is dedicated to curating innovative musical programming, designed to entertain, educate and inspire the community.

Join the SoWal community on Friday, Oct. 3, from 6-9 p.m. at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Clubhouse, rain or shine. Tapas & Tunes at Topsail - Restaurants will complete for the Judges' Top 3 Tapas, along with a Peoples' Choice award.

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30A BBQ Festival returns to the North Lawn at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 7 with proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project.

Both general admission and VIP tickets can be purchased online at www.bit.ly/30ABBQ2025.

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) invites the community to a festive evening at the Shipyard Marina at 116 Shipyard Rd. on Thursday, September 18, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the “Anchors Away” artistic anchor preview event.

The free, family-friendly gathering provides a sneak peek of the first round of completed artist-decorated anchors from the “Anchored in Freeport” creative placemaking project, a new extension of the CAA’s Art in Public Spaces program. 

Sinfonia Gulf Coast launches its 20th anniversary season in spectacular style with Cabaret at Seagar’s: An Evening with Bernadette Peters on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach.

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and the St. Joe Community Foundation are turning up the volume at Watersound Town Center this fall with a free, family-friendly concert series on the first Friday of September, October, and November.

Guests are invited to enjoy live music under the stars on September 5, October 3, and November 7 from 6–8 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center, 85 Origins Main St. Each evening will showcase talented regional and national musicians, with additional artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

When is the best time to visit 30A?

SoWal insiders know that it's hard to beat fall days in South Walton with fewer visitors, cooler temps, and the busiest schedule of events of the year.

St. Joe Hospitality has assembled a legendary collection of hotels along Scenic 30A for your visits any time of the year. We share below the most recent offerings from our community website supporter: unforgettable experiences for fall events and activities.

 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) raises the curtain on its 13th season with the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, running September 18 through October 12 at ECTC’s stage in Grand Boulevard Town Center.

Join the SoWal coomunity at Alys Beach on Labor Day Weekend for a Red, White & Blues Concert in the Amphitheatre with Beach Mountain Blues.

The celebration is free and open to all, beginning at 6PM on Sunday, August 31st - bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a fun sunset evening.