Summer is a great time to visit the beaches of South Walton and Destin, Florida. In addition to relaxing and enjoying time on the sugar white sand beaches during the day, evenings heat up with live outdoor concerts at a variety of venues all along the Emerald Coast.The summer concert series feature a wide variety of music and each is on a different night of the week. So grab a blanket or low back chair and take your pick from these great options. All concerts are family-friendly, free and open to the public. Bring a picnic or choose from local merchant options. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Hosts 20th Annual Concerts in the Village on Thursday evenings through July 2. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy a wide variety of musical genres, including Motown, R&B, jazz, blues, classic and modern rock, reggae and golden oldies at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in the heart of Destin. For more information, click here or call (850) 650-2226. May 21 – Shades of Blue- Smooth blend of Jazz, Blues, Hits from the 70’s May 28 – The Mulligans- Classic 60's & 70's dance music. June 4 – The Pieces of Eight - Soul, R&B & Beach Music with lots of brassJune 11 – The Maxx- Classic Oldies and Today’s Pop MusicJune 18 – Mr. Big & The Rhythm Sisters- Jazz, Motown & Top Hits from the 80’sJune 25 – Tyn Tymes- The South’s Favorite Party Band July 2 – David Seering- A Celebration of American Music HarborWalk Village Rock the Docks -After a Saturday of sun and sand along Destin’s beautiful beaches, head over to HarborWalk Village for Rock the Docks. Free and open to the public every Saturday from 7-9 pm on the main stage. For more information, call (850) 424-0600. June 6 – Hotel Oscar- American-Made Rock ‘N RollJune 13 – The Bottoms Up Band- 80's Rock, Top 40, DanceJune 20 – Gypsy Riot- Rock/Top 40June 27 – Flash Flood July 11 - Gable Bradley BandJuly 18 – The Wide Open- Texas Roadhouse/ Blue-Eyed Funk-Soul with a touch of Country.July 25 - Continuum August 1 – The Modern Eldorados- Country/Rockabilly/AmericanaAugust 8 - ContinuumAugust 15 - The Deja Vu Band- R&B, Motown, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, Todays CountryAugust 27 – Flash FloodAugust 29 - Hotel Oscar- American-Made Rock ‘N Roll Gulf Place on 30A hosts its summer concert series on Sunday evenings from 6-9 p.m.on the Green at Gulf Place. For more information, click here.June 7 – Casey Kearney BandJune 14 – Chronic JesterJune 21 – Emerald Gold BandJune 28 – Whyte NoyseJuly 5 – Dismal CreekJuly 12 – Old Truck Bluegrass BandJuly 19 – Red Idle RejectsJuly 26 – Cadillac WillyAugust 2 – Tony VegasAugust 9 – Neil DoverAugust 16 – Fearless Heights WaterColor Inn & Resort hosts outdoor concerts in its Marina Park off Hwy 30A on Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m.
June 1 – Sonic BoomJune 8 – The CootiesJune 15 – Marc KaulJune 22 – Calypso NutsJune 29 – Natalie Reynolds Band July 13 – Marc KaulJuly 20 – Civilized NativesJuly 27 – The Cooties The Town of Seaside hosts outdoor concerts in South Walton on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the green in the Seaside Amphitheater. For more information, click here. May 23 – Cereus Bright June 3 – Guthrie Brown & The Family TreeJune 10 – Swear & ShakeJune 17 – Caleb HawleyJune 24 – John & Jacob July 1 – The ShadowboxersJuly 8 – Alanna RoyaleJuly 15 – Great PeacockJuly 22 – Humming HouseJuly 29 – The Mulligan Brothers August 5 – Elliot RootAugust 12 – Forrest WilliamsAugust 19 – Daniel Ellsworth & The Great LakesAugust 26 – MamaDear September 5 – Ryan Kinder Alys Beach holds its outdoor concert series on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. on the Alys Beach Green along Scenic Hwy 30A. May 27 - The Currys June 3 – The Forrest Williams BandJune 10 – The Blue Ribbon HealersJune 17 - The Owlsey BrothersJune 24 – Cadillac Willy July 1 – The Courtyard SaintsJuly 8 – ContinuumJuly 15 - Daphne WillisJuly 22 - The Bo Springs BandJuly 29 - Hotel Oscar August 5 - Roman Street Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort holds outdoor concerts on the Village Green on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. May 6 - Owsley BrothersMay 13 - Forrest Williams BandMay 20 - MamaDearMay 27 - Bryan Lee June 3 - Lauren St. JaneJune 10 - Ocean StreetJune 17 - Grady ChampionJune 24 - Biscuit Miller and the Mix If you haven’t booked your summer beach vacation, we invite you explore our vast array of premier South Walton and Destin vacation rentals online or call one of our friendly vacation specialists at 1-800-225-7652. See you @ the beach for fun, sun and live music!