30A and South Walton have some great opportunities to enjoy live music!
Stinky’s Fish Camp Swamp Writer Music Festival Jan. 11-14
The 14th annual Swamp Writers Festival will take place January 11 – 14, 2024. Featuring local and regional favorites, the music festival extends over four days with performances by more than a dozen musicians taking the stage at the famed Bait Shack on 30A. Follow Stinky’s Bait Shack on Facebook for a complete list of musicians/times. No tickets & no cover!
30a Songwriters Festival Jan. 12-15
The 15th annual 30a Songwriters Festival is set for January 12 – 15, 2024. The festival, held in venues along Scenic Highway 30A in Florida’s South Walton County, is the perfect mix of cool beach weather and red-hot music on MLK holiday weekend each year. More than 175 artists perform in this truly wonderful weekend of music. Artists will perform multitudes of live performances in intimate venues and large amphitheaters throughout South Walton. For more information on the 30A Songwriters Festival, including announcements of artists, venues, and ticket information, visit www.30asongwritersfestival.com.
Still Standing A Tribute to Elton John @ Old Florida Fish House Jan. 27
Still Standing carries on the legacy and amazing music of the iconic Sir Elton John. Close your eyes and you will swear you are listening to Elton in person, as the amazing Ben Frey looks, sounds and performs his incredible music catalog to perfection! Show starts at 7 p.m. The Dinner Package is $69 which includes dinner starting at 5 p.m. View the dinner menu and purchase tickets at https://oldfloridafishhouse.ticketspice.com/a-tribute-to-elton-john.
Old Florida Fish House Weekdays
Old Florida Fish House has proudly featured local live music for over a decade. 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. Catch Alex Napier and Michael David live throughout the week. 33 Heron’s Watch Way, Seagrove Beach.
FOOW Sunday Brunch & Live Music
Sunday Brunch at FOOW – Fish Out of Water in WaterColor – means live music and bottomless mimosas. The Gulf front restaurant invites you to dine on brunch favorites Sundays from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. paired with live music from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FOOW also features live music every Friday 6-9 p.m. 34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach.
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. Jan. 10th: The New Cahoots, Jan. 17th: Dikki Du and The Zydeco Krewe, Jan. 24th: Tanner Gray, Jan. 31st: Sugarcane Jane. Sunday Pickin’ @ The Bay features The Sand Ole’ Opry with Mike Whitty & Friends on stage from 4-8 p.m. 2415 South Hwy 331, Santa Rosa Beach.
AJ’s Grayton Brunch & Live Music
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 more music later just around cocktail hour.
