Events

Top Performances from the Largest Gathering of Nationally Recognized Songwriters on The Florida Coast Perform Jan. 12-15 By Lori Leath Smith What makes your favorite song your favorite? I’ve always said it’s likely the story it tells. And that’s what is so special about the 30A Songwriters Festival. On Jan. 12-15, 2024,...

For the past 15 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of dedicated live music fans from around the world to hear original songwriters spanning multiple genres perform their songs. The beach resort towns along Scenic Highway 30A on the Gulf of Mexico feature 30 venues presenting over 180 songwriters...

See Emerald Coast Theatre Company's A Christmas Carol Dec. 8-22 By Anna and Nathanael Fisher, Emerald Coast Theatre Company As the holiday season approaches we are getting ready for three heartwarming experiences for our community to come enjoy, connect and feel the magic of the season. A Jingle Jangle Christmas Music...

Visit Santa at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at his sleigh Dec. 6, 13 and 20 during the holiday concerts from 6-8 p.m. and during the Tuba Christmas event from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 9. www.baytownewharf.com. Visit Santa at Bass Pro Shop at Destin Commons now through Dec. 24 (book at...

Baytowne on Ice | Oct. 27–Feb. 4 | Village of Baytowne Wharf Dust off those skates and get ready for the holidays at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice. Ice rink is open Sunday, Oct. 27 - Sunday, Feb. 4. Hours vary daily. Visit BaytowneWharf.com. Blue Angels Homecoming Air...

‘Tis the Season! The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) will present the 44th annual production of The Nutcracker on Fri. and Sat., Nov. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. As the only full-length version of the classic...

Tickets for the 9th annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament, presented by Global Sports, are on sale on the official tournament website www.emeraldcoastclassic.com. Tickets start at $20 per session with each session having two games. The Emerald Coast Classic will be played Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 24-25 at Raider Arena on...

The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO), the region’s premier professional orchestra,  reveals an exhilarating 2023-24 season entitled A Season to Sing!  The program highlights a fantastic array of internationally acclaimed guest artists and also feature the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, The Unified Gospel Choir, and the Voices of Northwest...