South Walton Live Music Scene October 2026

Enjoy live music on Monday nights at FOOW – Fish Out of Water. The Gulf front restaurant invites you to delicious dining paired with live music. Visit www.dinefish30a.com. Join The Village of Baytowne Wharf as they host the Wednesday Night Concert Series, a free weekly tradition on the Events Plaza Stage from 7-9 p.m. featuring local & regional talent from all kinds of genres. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets & your crew for some great tunes!

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents The Wizard of Oz: Film in Concert

DESTIN, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2026) — Follow the Yellow Brick Road as Sinfonia Gulf Coast launches the Main Event concert series of its 21st annual season with The Wizard of Oz: Film in Concert on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Dugas Pavilion in Destin.

In “Paradise,” a Promise: Harvest Wine Festival Turns 10 with NWF’s Children at Heart

The wine is exceptional. The food is unforgettable. But the true beauty of Harvest Wine & Food Festival is found in the lives being changed long after the final glass is poured. As Harvest Wine & Food Festival prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kate MacMillan is marking a milestone...

Lynn Haven's free Fall Concert Series was revived. Here's the line up

LYNN HAVEN — While no longer operated by the city, Lynn Haven's Fall Concert Series is back, and the show must go on. With Lynn Haven's finances in a precarious situation, and every local city facing the potential budgetary fallout of Amendment 3, cuts had to be made, and some items that are fun but unnecessary did not make it. Would residents live without the festivities just because the city couldn't pay for them? The Lynn Haven Community Fund's answer is no. Ryan Scray, a vocal local resident and president of the fund, told the News Herald that they were able to get business sponsors, vendors and food trucks to cover the costs necessary to continue the concert series. They held their first successful show on Oct. 1 with singer Zach Miller at Sharon J Sheffield Park, 901 Ohio Ave. The next show is Oct. 8, when Norah Bass is scheduled to play. Her songs could be described as a melodic southern-rock-country with inspiration from the landscapes of northwest Florida. Every event is set at Sheffield Park and features a street market with vendors as well as food trucks. Scray recommends bringing lawn chairs, and depending on the temperature, maybe

6th Annual Burgers, Bourbon, & Beer Festival Raises $65,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

A successful first year for the festival at its new home, Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. DESTIN, FLORIDA The 6th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival raised $65,000 for the @Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast on Saturday, Sept. 19, at @Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. The festival welcomed nearly 1,000 guests for its first year at the new venue, bringing together local restaurants, cook teams, sponsors, and the community for an afternoon of burgers, bourbon, beer, and live music.

11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival returns to Miramar Beach this Saturday

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Market Shops at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will host its 11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival this Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, presented by Beach Liquors, benefits Habitat for Humanity of Walton County, which is...

2027 Gulf Coast Jam Reveals Full Lineup

Organizers of the 2027 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam revealed the full lineup for the 15th annual country music festival set for June 3-6, 2027, at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Zach Top and Bailey Zimmerman set to headline. The...

Grease the Musical heads to Rosemary Beach this fall

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Pink Ladies and T-Birds are headed to Rosemary Beach as “Grease the Musical” takes over St. Augustine Green. The production is presented by 30A Playhouse in partnership with the Rosemary Beach Merchants Association. The second weekend of performances are scheduled for October 1-4, 2026, at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine Green in Rosemary Beach.

The Quirky Florida Taco Joint That’s Covered Wall-To-Wall In Whimsical Art

There’s a building in Panama City, Florida, that looks like a fever dream had a baby with a carnival, and somehow that baby grew up to serve incredible tacos. El Weirdo isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a full-on experience that you didn’t know you needed until you’re standing...

Surf, Skate, and Slices: Volcom film premiere and ‘Slice and Shred’ event coming to downtown Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Downtown Panama City is bringing the beach and the bay together Saturday, October 3rd for an evening dedicated to surf and skate culture. The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. at the downtown skate park across from City Hall with a community “Slice and Shred” session, weather permitting. Hosted in partnership with Relief Skate Supply and Mosey’s Downtown, the event is part of a nationwide tour by surf and skate brand Volcom aimed at getting local youth active and skating together fueled by free pizza.

Topeka music venue brings star-studded lineups and fall festival experiences to Miramar Beach all month long

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - For music lovers looking for coastal views without the typical festival hassles, Topeka music venue at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort is offering a fresh take on live entertainment. Over the past five years in Miramar Beach, the venue has pioneered an intimate, boutique...

Topeka Music Venue Upcoming Events

Comedy show at Historic Roberts Hall

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Comedy is performing at Historic Roberts Hall on Friday, Oct. 2, in Lynn Haven. Big Rich Brock and Mary Ellen Depetrillo will headline the event, starting at 7:00 p.m. Regular seating starts at $20, and front row seating starts at $30. To purchase...

Bloody Mary Festival at The Market Shops benefits Habitat for Humanity

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Sipping and supporting in Miramar Beach!. The 11th annual Bloody Mary Festival returns to the Market Shops, benefiting Habitat for Humanity!. NewsChannel 7 Today was joined by Aubrey Russell of Proffitt PR and Mike Kelley of Beach Liquors and Fine Wine. The fun is at...

Gage Cowart previews new single ahead of release party in Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Country music artist Gage Cowart is gearing up to release his latest single, and he is giving the Florida Panhandle an exclusive first listen. Cowart will perform his new track, “Leaving You Behind,” tonight in Panama City ahead of its official midnight debut. Reflecting on a whirlwind year on tour, Cowart noted that momentum has been building quickly for him and his band.

Sunland opens military history exhibit

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Officials with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities decided a history room needed to be present on its Sunland campus to honor the facility’s history.  Wednesday’s ribbon cutting gave visitors a chance to learn about the history of the property and get a first look at the new room.  “We […]

John W. Callahan steamboat will be centerpiece of downtown mural

For motorists going west through Blountstown, their eyes are beginning to focus on the east side of the Dewberry Building on the corner of Central Avenue and Pear Street. Prominent muralist Wes Hardin of Dothan, Alabama, is there most days either on a ladder or up on a scaffold sketching and painting scenes from Blountstown’s past.

Chapter Chat: October’s pick is ‘A Time of Witches’ by Madeline Martin

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - October’s Chapter Chat selection is “A Time of Witches” by Madeline Martin. “A Time of Witches” is a historical fiction story with sprinkles of magical realism. It is a dual-timeline novel following two women — Lilith in modern-day England and Sybil during the 1646 witch trials in England — whose lives are inexplicably tied.

Destin Seafood Festival draws big crowds to harbor

The 48th annual Destin Seafood Festival took place over the weekend on the Destin harbor. The event featured over 70 vendors, live entertainment, and a variety of food options. The festival serves as the main fundraiser for the Destin Charter Boat Association. With blue skies, and just a hint of...