📅 When
October 22, 2026 – October 24, 2026
18:00 – 22:00
📍 Where
Multiple venues along Scenic 30A, South Walton, FL
About this event
The SOWAL Jazz Fest returns to South Walton's most beloved 30A venues for its second annual celebration of world-class jazz, soul, and intimate live music. Running Thursday through Saturday, October 22–24, 2026, the festival transforms neighborhood favorites like SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, Distillery 98, and Black Bear's Bar Room in Grayton Beach into late-night jazz clubs by the sea.
What sets SOWAL Jazz Fest apart is its boutique scale: every show features guaranteed seating, two intimate showtimes nightly at 6 PM and 8 PM, and a ticket-per-show model that lets you curate your own festival weekend. Choose a single performance or hop between venues across all three evenings. Tickets start at $50 per show and all proceeds benefit the non-profit SOWAL Foundation.
The 2025 inaugural edition drew packed houses with jazz, soul, and tribute acts spread across multiple intimate 30A venues. The 2026 lineup and full schedule of performers are available at sowaljazzfest.com.
Whether you're a lifelong jazz devotee or just looking for something memorable on a warm October evening on 30A, SOWAL Jazz Fest delivers an experience that feels more like a private concert than a festival — the kind of night you'll still be talking about over breakfast the next morning.
Best for: Music lovers, couples, jazz enthusiasts, 30A regulars
What to expect: Three evenings of curated jazz, soul, and tribute performances across 30A's most beloved intimate venues. Each ticketed show features guaranteed seating and runs roughly 90 minutes, with two showtimes nightly at 6 PM and 8 PM. All proceeds benefit the non-profit SOWAL Foundation.
Planning tip: Buy tickets in advance at sowaljazzfest.com — shows sell out quickly. Mix venues across evenings to sample different acts and atmospheres. Black Bear's Bar Room in Grayton Beach offers the most casual, soulful vibe; SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach is more polished.
Cost: Tickets from $50 per show. Pay only for the shows you choose.
