Every Friday evening all summer, Fort Walton Beach turns its scenic bayfront Landing into the Emerald Coast's best free concert venue.
Friday, May 8 - Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 18:00 - 20:00
Fort Walton Beach Landing
139 Brooks Street SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Pack your lawn chair and head to the water: the Fort Walton Beach Landing transforms every Friday evening into a free live-music destination from May 8 through July 4. The city's beloved Concerts at the Landing series brings local and regional bands to the scenic waterfront park overlooking Santa Rosa Sound — no ticket, no cover, no stress, just great music and salty Gulf air.
The 2026 lineup runs the full spectrum of fun, from country and Southern rock to alternative folk and party-band energy, with acts like Miles Flatt, Grace and Grit, Stormfolk, and Emily Bass gracing the outdoor stage from 6 to 8 PM. The series crescendos on July 4 with an extended Independence Day celebration: live music until 8:45 PM when fireworks over Santa Rosa Sound light up the bayfront sky in a patriotic grand finale.
The Landing sits right in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach with nearby restaurants and shops — arrive a little early, grab dinner, and then settle in for a classic summer evening under the open sky. This is the kind of effortlessly good time that makes the Emerald Coast unforgettable.
Families, couples, and music lovers of all kinds seeking free waterfront entertainment
Free live music every Friday at the scenic FWB Landing from May 8 through July 4, capped by a fireworks grand finale on Independence Day
Free and open to the public
If this event is one reason for your trip, it makes sense to stay somewhere comfortable and keep the rest of the weekend easy. Our rentals work well for guests who want beach time, dining, and local events all in the same trip.
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