Celebrate three decades of music under the stars as the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) marks the 30th anniversary of its beloved Concerts in the Village series. The area’s first live outdoor concert series returns Thursday evenings from April 9 through June 11, 2026, at the MKAF Dugas Pavilion in Destin.
This 10-concert, family-friendly series features premier regional and national artists and top tribute bands performing everything from classic rock, rhythm and blues, and disco to yacht rock and modern pop favorites.
The season opens April 9 with Smash Mouth, followed by Black Jacket Symphony recreating Van Halen’s 1984. Other highlights include Yacht Rock Schooner, Rumours ATL (Fleetwood Mac tribute), Brass Transit: The Music of Chicago, The Turnstiles: A Tribute to Billy Joel, Boogie Wonder Band, The Molly Ringwalds, The Return: A Beatles Tribute performing Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and a season finale with A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band.
“We are thrilled to celebrate 30 years of Concerts in the Village with one of our most dynamic and diverse lineups yet,” said MKAF CEO Demetrius Fuller. “When you purchase a concert ticket, you are supporting our mission to bring arts education and engagement programs to thousands across Northwest Florida. We invite everyone to join us this season for unforgettable nights of music and community.”
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts In The Village 2025
Gates open at 6 p.m., with concerts beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics, or enjoy food and beverages available for purchase from featured restaurants and food trucks.
General admission is $40 per adult (including processing fees), with discounts available for active-duty military with ID. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at MKAF.org/events.
A limited number of VIP tables, seating eight guests for the entire season, are available. For availability or sponsorship information, call (850) 650-2226 or email info@mkaf.org.
MKAF members receive early entry, free admission to every concert, and discounts to other MKAF events. Learn more at MKAF.org.
Concert lineup is subject to change. All sales are final. Pets, drones, and tables larger than two feet are not permitted. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The 2026 Concerts in the Village schedule:
Thursday, April 9 | Smash Mouth
Thursday, April 16 | Black Jacket Symphony: The Music of Van Halen
Thursday, April 23 | Yacht Rock Schooner
Thursday, April 30 | Rumours ATL
Thursday, May 7 | Brass Transit: The Musical Legacy of Chicago
Thursday, May 14 | Turnstile: The Music of Billy Joel
Thursday, May 21 | Boogie Wonder Band
Thursday, May 28 | The Molly Ringwalds
Thursday, June 4 | The Return: A Beatles Tribute
Thursday, June 11 | A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
