30A Songwriters Festival 2027

Every January on Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, the Gulf Coast's most celebrated music event transforms the villages of 30A into one giant outdoor concert hall. For its 18th year, the 30A Songwriters Festival returns January 15-18, 2027, with more than 125 singer-songwriters performing across 30+ intimate venues — from wine bars and amphitheaters to beachside lawns and boutique hotel courtyards.

What makes this festival truly special is its acoustic, up-close format. You might catch a future Grammy winner playing a 50-seat beach club, or watch your favorite touring artist collaborate with a fellow songwriter you've never heard of — and leave as a forever fan. Past festivals have drawn names like Mavis Staples, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and 10,000 Maniacs, with the full 2027 lineup to be announced in late summer 2026.

Set against the white-sand beaches and charming coastal towns of South Walton, the festival is as much a destination experience as a music event. Stroll from Seaside to Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach to WaterColor, catching performances all weekend long. The Grand Boulevard Town Center and Seaside Amphitheater serve as signature stages. Buy weekend passes early — accommodations along 30A fill up fast for MLK Weekend.