Best Spots to Listen to Live Music on the Emerald Coast

A vacation to Florida’s Emerald Coast is not complete without relaxing while listening to live music! The region offers ample venues to enjoy local and national artists. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best places to visit if you are in search to savor some tunes. 

HarborWalk Village
HarborWalkVillage is a bustling spot on the Destin Harbor that is filled with restaurants, activities, and entertainment. While the Village has a main stage that often houses local musicians, many restaurants along the Harbor also offer live music. If you want to listen to live music while you grab a bite to eat at the HarborWalk, check out AJs Seafood and Oyster Bar or Tailfins Ale House and Oyster Bar.
  

The Hub
For families looking for a kid-friendly place to enjoy live entertainment, The Hub on 30A is the place! With shopping and multiple food options also conveniently located at The Hub, this is a one-stop shop for an evening outing. In addition, to live music, the Hub also hosts movie nights and dance parties with a DJ. View a full list of happenings at The Hub here. 
  

The Market Shops
Along with annual signature events and outdoor fitness classes, The Market Shops in Miramar Beach regularly offers free live entertainment. The concerts here are especially helpful for anyone traveling to the Emerald Coast in the off-season because The Market Shops hosts a winter concert series annually. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the sounds brought to them by local musicians.
  

Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s 
LuLu’s Restaurant is a locals’ favorite in Destin. Located on the Choctawhatchee Bay, visitors can enjoy waterfront views while eating delicious food and listening to music. One of LuLu’s greatest features is the beach for kids located along the outside portion of the restaurant. The kids will be entertained playing in the sand, while the rest of the family can relax and enjoy the concert! For a full list of live performances at LuLu’s, click here. 
 


Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village
Conveniently located in the heart of Destin, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Cultural Village hosts nationally touring artists in dozens of outdoor concerts throughout the year. This is the perfect place to bring a picnic dinner, and sit back and enjoy live music. For a full list of events at the Cultural Village, click here. 

*Photo credit: LuLu’s Destin 

Published on Wednesday, March 6, 2019